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Why Youngkin wasn’t chosen as Trump’s running mate, and what’s next for Virginia’s Governor
“Mr. Vance is far more of a converted MAGA Republican, and that’s very appealing to not only Mr. Trump, but to the constituencies he is trying to reach out to,” Karen Hult, Professor of Political Science at Virginia Tech, told 8News.
Republican states adopt more voter list maintenance bills than states with Democratic trifectas and divided governments
Fourteen states adopted new laws related to maintaining accurate voter registration rolls in the first half of 2024. Ten of these bills came from states with Republican trifectas, two from states with Democratic trifectas, and two from states with divided governments. New laws in five states expand data-sharing procedures or...
Gov. Youngkin allocates $30.1 million to the Route 460 Road Improvement Project
RICHMOND, VA — Gov.Glenn Youngkin today announced the allocation of $30.1 million from the Transportation Partnership Opportunity Fund (TPOF) to the City of Suffolk for the Route 460 Road Improvement Project to support the Port 460 Logistics Center Development in Hampton Roads. This project is said to be vital to the future growth of the […] The post Gov. Youngkin allocates $30.1 million to the Route 460 Road Improvement Project appeared first on The Tidewater News.
Montgomery County Council Cuts Red Tape for Restaurant Permits
This week, the Montgomery County Council unanimously approved new executive regulations to reduce bureaucracy and expedite the approval process for restaurant permitting, which local restaurant owners often criticize due to bureaucratic delays. Officials claim that the new regulations, in conjunction with previous efforts to boost the number of restaurant inspectors,...
2 water main breaks in DC, Md. cause water outages, road closures
Two water main breaks are causing problems for residents in D.C. and Montgomery County, Maryland, on Thursday morning. Both breaks could leave locals without water and affect the morning commute. D.C. Water says there has been a large water main break since Wednesday night on Minnesota Avenue near Pennsylvania Avenue...
Fairfax County Public Schools boundary line debate sparks parental concerns
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. — Fairfax County Public Schools is debating how they will draw new school boundary lines, which could affect where existing students go to school. The vote to revise Policy 8130 has yet to happen, but one group called FairFacts Matters is prepared to sue. The group has set up an online fundraiser to mount a legal challenge. It has already raised more than $25,000.
Boyds Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Shooting
Sorie Mansaray, 20, was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Wednesday after being convicted of attempted second-degree murder and first-degree assault. Mansaray, of Boyds, was convicted by a jury on April 18 in connection with a July 12, 2002 shooting in Silver Spring. He also must serve five years...
80-year-old passes away from injuries weeks after crash in Fairfax County
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — A woman who was involved in a crash in Woodlawn earlier this month died from his injuries, the Fairfax County Police Department (FCPD) announced Wednesday. On July 3 at about 4:30 p.m., officers responded to a two-vehicle crash in the 8600 block of Richmond Highway in Woodlawn. Officers […]
Montgomery County police to hold drone program meeting with Bethesda-Chevy Chase community
BETHESDA, Md. - Bethesda-Chevy Chase is next on the list of community town halls to discuss the Montgomery County Police Department’s newer drone program. A meeting with the County Executive, 2nd District Police Commander, and Councilmember is planned for Wednesday, July 17, at 7 p.m. at the Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School auditorium.
Metropolitan Police Seek Assistance in Identifying Suspects in Northwest Washington DC Retail Thefts
The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying several individuals involved in a series of retail thefts that occurred on Wednesday in the Northwest quadrant of the city. The thefts took place throughout the morning at three different locations, according to a press release by the MPD.
U.S. Civil Rights Trail unveils new historical markers in Fredericksburg
Five panels along the U.S. Civil Rights Trail were unveiled Tuesday at the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg. They tell the stories of some of the first Black women to attend the university, including the “Big Five” — a group of Black female students from the 1960s.
D.C.'s top cop sees massive crime drop in first year on job
Metropolitan Police Chief Pamela Smith ended her first year as the District's top cop Wednesday by overseeing a major decline in the deadly shootings and rampant carjackings that were terrorizing the city when she took over.
DC man facing sentenced to 6 years for drug trafficking scheme in Southeast
WASHINGTON (7News) — A D.C. man was sentenced to six years in prison Wednesday for his participation in a long-running drug trafficking conspiracy in the District, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. According to court documents, a law enforcement partnership including the Metropolitan Police Department’s (MPD) Narcotics Enforcement...
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