Lake Ridge
Politics
Maryland approves $2.75 million settlement for discrimination by state police
Top state officials approved a $2.75 million settlement on Wednesday after a federal investigation turned up evidence of discriminatory hiring practices by the Maryland State Police. The U.S. Department of Justice conducted a two-year investigation into state police hiring practices for a violation of Title VII, which prohibits discrimination against employees or applicants based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. The investigation found that the state police engaged...
Amtrak botched $6 billion Baltimore-area tunnel project: watchdog
WASHINGTON — Amtrak’s struggle to manage early planning led to delays for a key passenger rail tunnel project that received $4.7 billion in federal funding from the infrastructure law, a government watchdog found. The Frederick Douglass Tunnel program aims to revitalize the 150-year-old, 1.4-mile Baltimore and Potomac Tunnel...
D.C. can finally sue Maryland, Virginia drivers over unpaid tickets
A strict set of D.C. road rules goes into effect Tuesday, intended to combat reckless driving, hold repeat offenders accountable and "give teeth" to the city's growing fleet of traffic cameras.Why it matters: The District has struggled to crack down on dangerous drivers — many with multiple citations — all while traffic deaths are increasing and the city is owed over a billion dollars in unpaid fines.Driving the news: Last month, a Maryland driver whose vehicle had nearly $20,000 in unpaid tickets struck and injured a 12-year-old girl in a Capitol Hill crosswalk. The car's 94 citations, issued by D.C....
Maryland kicks off Homegrown School Lunch Week
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore has declared that September 30 – October 4 is Maryland Homegrown School Lunch Week. This week is dedicated to promoting local food in schools and introducing students to the importance of healthy and fresh foods.
Prince William County Completes Beautification Initiative with Project in Potomac District
Provided by Prince William County Communications Office. Prince William County celebrated the completion of its county-wide beautification initiative with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the Potomac District. This phase of the project included the planting of trees along Dumfries Road, between Spriggs Road and Fortuna Plaza, enhancing the appearance and appeal of this major thoroughfare.
How one preschool uses PAW Patrol to teach democracy
ANNANDALE, Va. (AP) — As lawmakers voted on a budget deal at the U.S. Capitol, a different kind of balloting was taking place a dozen miles away in a sun-filled Virginia preschool classroom. At stake: which animated dog was the best character on the cartoon “PAW Patrol.”. In...
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.