Emily Zantow

Ralph Northam endorses predecessor Terry McAuliffe for Virginia governor

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Thursday that he is endorsing his predecessor Terry McAuliffe among a field of diverse candidates for the state's Democratic gubernatorial primary in two months.

April 8, 2021

Brood X cicadas to swarm Virginia, Maryland, D.C.

Masses of the world's loudest insect will soon put on a performance that has been 17 years in the making: a collection of cicadas known as "Brood X."

April 7, 2021

Navy medic dead after shooting 2 people in Maryland: Police

A Navy medic shot two sailors Tuesday morning at a business park in Frederick, Maryland, then sped past a checkpoint at a nearby Army base he worked and was subsequently killed by police, authorities said.

April 6, 2021

D.C. mayor: All adults eligible for COVID-19 vaccine April 19

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has announced that all residents age 16 and older will become eligible for the coronavirus vaccine on April 19.

April 6, 2021

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan says residents 16 and older can get COVID-19 vaccine starting Tuesday

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced Monday that all residents age 16 and older can receive a coronavirus vaccine at any of the state's mass vaccination sites starting Tuesday.

April 5, 2021

Muriel Bowser, D.C. mayor, eyes lifting capacity limits for events, businesses

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said Monday she expects to ease capacity limits for events and businesses on May 1, as long as coronavirus health metrics remain at a safe level.

April 5, 2021

Elizabeth Davis, Washington Teachers’ Union president, dies in car crash

Elizabeth Davis, president of the Washington Teachers' Union, died in a car crash over the weekend.

April 5, 2021

D.C. mayor appoints Amber Hewitt to serve as first chief equity officer

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Friday that Amber Hewitt will serve as the city's first chief equity officer.

April 2, 2021

Maryland paper mill owner must clean up ‘black liquor’ pollution in Potomac River, pay $650K fine

The owner of a paper mill in Western Maryland has agreed to clean up toxic pollution that has been leaking from its facility into the Potomac River and pay a $650,000 penalty.

April 2, 2021

Education advocates urge D.C. Public Schools not to cut teaching jobs

Education advocates are urging D.C. officials to keep the current staffing levels in D.C. Public Schools, after a budget analysis found that 90 teaching positions might need to be cut.

April 2, 2021

D.C. Police Reform Commission calls for redirecting funds

The D.C. Police Reform Commission on Thursday released its report and recommendations calling for shifting funds from policing duties to community initiatives, as homicides continue to rise in the city.

April 1, 2021

Ralph Northam Va. announces all adult residents will be eligible for vaccine by April 18

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Thursday that all residents age 16 and older will become eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine on April 18.

April 1, 2021

Ralph Northam’s office blasts lawsuits against Virginia schools’ transgender policy

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam's office on Wednesday chastised recent lawsuits challenging the state's new guidelines for transgender students.

March 31, 2021

Maryland sees increase in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations

Maryland has seen a steady rise in coronavirus case rates and hospitalizations over the last two weeks since Gov. Larry Hogan increased capacity limits to 50% for commercial businesses.

March 30, 2021

Maryland lawmakers restrict police from genealogical databases

Maryland lawmakers are poised to pass first-in-the-nation legislation that would limit police access to popular genealogical databases that have been used in recent years to solve decades-old rape and homicide cases across the country.

March 29, 2021

Prince George’s County selects Malik Aziz to serve as new police chief

Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks announced Friday that Malik Aziz will serve as the county's new police chief.

March 26, 2021

Virginia lawmakers form Asian American and Pacific Islander Caucus

The Virginia General Assembly on Friday announced the formation of an Asian American and Pacific Islander Caucus.

March 26, 2021

Ralph Northam, Virginia governor, signs bill abolishing death penalty

Gov. Ralph Northam on Wednesday signed legislation banning the death penalty, making Virginia the first state in the South and the 23rd nationally to abolish capital punishment.

March 24, 2021

Virginia to ease capacity limits at gatherings, events

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced Tuesday that the state will ease coronavirus capacity limits at gatherings and events next week.

March 23, 2021

Park Service will limit access to cherry blossoms during peak bloom

The National Park Service announced Tuesday that access to the District's famed cherry blossom trees will be restricted during peak bloom amid coronavirus concerns.

March 23, 2021