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Maryland Republicans show united front behind Trump going into National Convention
MARYLAND (7News) — As Republicans gather in Milwaukee for their convention to officially nominate their Presidential candidate attendees say they will present a united front. “We are energized and together behind President Donald Trump,” long-time Maryland State Delegate Kathy Szeliga said. She is also a delegate to the convention....
Fairfax County works to restrict impact of data centers on neighborhoods
FAIRFAX, Va. — As the growth of data centers in northern Virginia continues to spread, Fairfax County officials have been considering ways to not only restrict development, but determine how to minimize any impact on nearby residents. On Tuesday, supervisors are expected to vote on new zoning regulations and...
‘This is a really good day for commuters’: $40M in funding approved for Route 28 project in Va.
Transportation planners have approved a second round of funding in long-range plans to improve the commute on Virginia Route 28 between Manassas Park and Fairfax County. Virginia state Sen. Danica Roem (D-Prince William County) said the Northern Virginia Transportation Authority OK’d $40 million to fund road improvements that include innovative intersection designs, a raised median and a 1.75 mile-long sidewalk between Manassas in the Yorkshire area of Prince William County.
NW DC residents call for action in storm aftermath
WASHINGTON — Crews endured another hot day while cleaning up after a night of strong winds and heavy rains across the DMV Monday night. The storms caused widespread damage as fallen trees took out power lines, leaving many in DC and Maryland without power. For Phil Kerpen, who lives...
Vienna Town Council members OK property consolidation
The owners of a property at 103 St. Andrews Drive, N.E., will be able to consolidate that parcel with an adjoining land-locked on to the rear and build a larger home at the site, following the Vienna Town Council’s approval July 8. Combining the parcels, which together total 0.54...
House struck by lightning, trees down after storms move through DMV area
ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — A house was struck by lightning and several trees are down after storms moved through the DMV region Monday evening. Montgomery County Fire and EMS officials said crews responded to the 14800 block of Braemar Crescent Way in Gaithersburg around 5:20 p.m. after a home was struck by lightning.
Governor proposes $149 million in cuts to state budget
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s administration proposed nearly $149 million in midyear spending reductions last week to steer more money to help fund child care and Medicaid as state officials continue to wrestle with budget challenges. Moore will present the cuts this week to the state’s Board of Public Works, which has the authority to cut up to 25% of the state’s operating budget. The powerful three-member spending panel is comprised of the governor, the treasurer and comptroller, all of whom are Democrats. ...
Fairfax Connector fares to increase in July
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (DC News Now) — Fairfax Connector riders will have to pay more starting July 29. On Tuesday, the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors unanimously voted to increase Fairfax Connector fares to keep with the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority’s fare increase implemented on June 30. Fairfax County officials said the last fare […]
Angry patients spur new state watchdogs to bring down drug prices
Spurred by fed-up consumers, states are trying to curb spiraling prescription drug costs by assembling special public boards to investigate and regulate pricing. The idea is similar to a local utility board: a public group that sets rules or makes recommendations to ensure that what they’re regulating — in this case, prescription medications — is affordable.
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