Category Archives: Local News
Local Fruit Could Be More Expensive if Cold Snaps Continue
Bridget Reed MorawskiFluctuating spring temperatures have already affected this years’ crops of strawberries and cherries for some local farms – which could affect prices if the pattern of...
Apr 15, 2016
Obama To Speak At Howard, Rutgers Commencements
(CNN)– President Barack Obama has scheduled his final presidential college commencement addresses, the White House said Thursday. The President will begin his annual round of graduation remarks ...
Apr 14, 2016
Hotline Aims to Connect DC Crime Victims with Assistance
Bridget Reed MorawskiWASHINGTON — (WMAL) A new hotline in the District is aiming to streamline the process for crime victims to get assistance.The phone line had a soft opening last October, and...
Apr 14, 2016
36,000 Verizon workers go on strike
WASHINGTON — (CNN/WMAL) 36,000 Verizon workers have walked off the job Wednesday after failing to reach a new labor agreement.This is the largest strike in the United States since Verizon worker...
Apr 13, 2016
Maintaining Tax Rate Would Require Cutting Proposed PW Schools Funding By $7 Million
https://www.wmal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2016/04/WED-AM-PW-Schools-Raz2.mp3 Nicole RazWASHINGTON — (WMAL) The Chairman of Prince William County’s Board of Supervisors i...
Apr 13, 2016
Metro’s Leaders to Face Questions from Congress
https://www.wmal.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/238/2016/04/wed-am-stv-metro-hearing-1.mp3 Steve BurnsWASHINGTON – (WMAL) If everything goes well in Congressman Gerry Connolly’s eyes, t...
Apr 13, 2016
Montgomery Council Members Call For School Pedestrian Safety Campaigns
Nicole RazWMAL.comWASHINGTON (WMAL) — Distracted walking, distracted driving and more congestion at school drop offs in Montgomery County means more fatal accidents. Several council members want...
Apr 11, 2016
Owl Renesting Delayed by Lack of Equipment, Insurance Paperwork
Bridget Reed Morawski WASHINGTON — (WMAL) A baby owl was discovered earlier this week under a tree opposite the Rapley Preserve Circle in Potomac. A local wildlife rehabilitation center had hope...
Apr 08, 2016
Cab Company Fears Liability with New Silent Alarm Requirement
Bridget Reed MorawskiWASHINGTON — (WMAL) Roy Spooner, the general manager of DC Yellow Cab, only has one concern for the new taxi cab panic button regulations, but it’s a major one.Anyone ...
Apr 08, 2016
“Transit Lives Matter:” Metro Union Takes Action Against Assaults
Steve BurnsWASHINGTON – (WMAL) Citing a record number of assaults against bus operators, station agents, and other transit employees, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 689, representing most of WM...
Apr 08, 2016
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