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Baltimore, Md. (From the U.S. Department of Justice) – “A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Amit Ahuja, age 40, of Westminster, Maryland, Kapil Gulati, age 50, of Glen Burnie, Maryland, and Priyanshu Walia, age 39, of Cleveland, Ohio, with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud in connection with a technical support scheme where victims were made to believe that their computers had been compromised by a virus, or were susceptible to hacking, and payments were needed for computer repair services or software.

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Attorney Marie Grant has been appointed as the next Maryland Insurance Administration Commissioner. She will succeed Joy Hatchette, who is currently serving as an interim commissioner. Grant has served as the Director of the Office of Governmental Affairs at the Maryland Department of Health and has also served...

In three states, voters are set to cast ballots featuring Black candidates for President and Senate on a major party’s ticket. That’s never happened before in our country’s history.

The dog days of summer are here. A stubborn weather pattern will continue to bring us humidity and high heat. Some morning showers have shown up in Southern PA along a weak cold front. The storm chance will be small and more likely near the Bay this afternoon. The odds will continue to increase into Saturday, then just plain hot into next week.

Between 2020 and 2040, Maryland’s population over 60 years old is anticipated to increase by 27 percent from 1.37 million to 1.79 million, according to the state’s plan on aging. And while the majority of older adults nationally (93.5 percent) do not live in nursing homes or assisted living facilities, according to one statistic on the website of the National Institutes of Health, a not unimportant number of individuals do live in such facilities. ...

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) signed a plain language executive order on July 23 that aims to make state services and programs more accessible. Moore also recognized 34 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). “If a Maryland family cannot understand updates about a hurricane in their community because...

Governor Wes Moore’s Fiscal Year 2025 budget includes more than $47 million for local grants through Maryland Department of Natural Resources’ Program Open Space and Community Parks and Playgrounds Program, to expand and enhance public access to recreation and open space throughout Maryland. “Maryland is a leader in...

Constellation Energy , the -based owner of the Calvert Cliffs nuclear power plant in. , says it’s in talks with large technology companies that want to build data centers next to the facility and bypass the electric transmission grid. Advocates for building data centers in the state believe they...

Eight horses have been named finalists for induction into the Maryland Thoroughbred Hall of Fame in 2024. The finalists are: Alma North, Caveat, Eightofasttocatch, Heros Reward, Post Boy, Richard's Kid, Shine Again, and Smart Angle. To be considered, a horse must have been bred in Maryland and be retired for...

BALTIMORE, MD—With public education spending in the U.S. reaching over $16,000 per pupil each year, the personal-finance website WalletHub has released its report on the States with the Best & Worst School Systems in 2024, to help parents find the most worthwhile places to enroll their children. Maryland came...

Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) is pleased to share that three of the six newly elected 2024-2025 Maryland State FFA officers are Frederick County Public School graduates. The announcement of newly elected officers was made during the 96 th Maryland FFA State Convention at the end of June. “I’m so...

A woman’s well-traveled and diverse career in education has led her to the top. For Adrienne Forgette, the apex is her new job as Calverton’s head of school. “I think I was preparing for this role my whole life,” Forgette told Southern Maryland News this week. “I have wanted to be the head of an independent school since I walked in the door of one. I wanted to come back to Southern Maryland to do this.” ...

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — After track issues, the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority said the Red Line is running with delays on Wednesday morning. In a post on X, Metrorail shared that Red Line trains were not running between Friendship Heights and Cleveland Park because of an arching insulator at Van Ness. As crews […]

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — As the summer heat continues to hit the DMV, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has activated a heat emergency for Wednesday. The emergency will go into effect at 2 p.m. This comes as temperatures are expected to hit the high 90s. Residents are encouraged to stay indoors or visit cooling centers […]

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Several first responders worked to recover the body of a man who died after a train hit him at the Fort Totten Metro Station on Wednesday. In a post on X around 11:20 a.m., the DC Fire and EMS Department shared that agencies including the Metro Transit Police Department were […]

WASHINGTON — A person is under arrest and facing charges after walking up to a Secret Service agent to tell them they had a gun in their possession on Tuesday. Just after 6 p.m., a member of the U.S. Secret Service was approached by a person near 16th Street NW and Consitution Avenue. The person claimed to have a gun in their car near the National Mall.

Move over Seminary Road, there’s a new “road diet” fight brewing. S. Pickett Street is a four-lane roadway running between Duke Street and Edsall Road in the West End and — crucially for this story — runs adjacent to the Cameron Station neighborhood. The Alexandria’s...

Real Estate Fresh Finds is a weekly selection of newly listed properties in the District, brought to you by RLAH Real Estate. “Step into a classic charm with this beautifully renovated Kingman Park townhome. Upon entry, you’re greeted by a welcoming staircase leading to a versatile living space on the main level with a seamless flow for entertaining and connection. In the heart of the home is a stunning open-concept gourmet kitchen with granite counters, custom cabinetry, stainless appliances and elegant lighting. At the back, you’ll find a sunny den and mud room providing direct access to the deck, fully fenced brick patio and parking. The fully finished walkout lower level offers a spacious rec room, an additional bedroom, a full bath, laundry and extra storage. Special features include original hardwood floors, exposed brick and a skylight that brightens the upper-level bathroom, adding a touch of luxury. Situated in a prime location that is in the bounds for Maury Elementary. Ideal for urban living, this home is walkable to the metro, Lincoln Park, Eastern Market, the RFK playground, and Kingman Island. Set back from the main road thanks to a bike lane, it provides a peaceful retreat with a great neighborhood feel. Enjoy outdoor living with a covered front porch, spacious Trex deck, and a custom brick patio with garden boxes. This residence, updated with care and not just a quick flip, offers secure off-street parking for 2 cars and easy on-street parking with convenient access to Capitol Hill. Schedule your tour today and make this Kingman Park townhome in the Maury district your new address!”

WASHINGTON - Johnny Pistola's, a bar in Adams Morgan, is hosting a PowerPoint party. The bar is calling for attendees to create their own PowerPoint presentations and share them with the class. There are no requirements on topics, but the presentation should be no longer than seven minutes. No vulgar or offensive. Presenters are also asked to use discretion when discussing other people.

This week’s Q&A column, sponsored and written by McEnearney Associates Realtors®, the leading real estate firm in Alexandria, is a bit of a departure from our usual format. To learn more about this article and relevant Alexandria market news, contact us at 703-549-9292. You may also submit your questions to McEnearney Associates via email for response in future columns.