Talk Around Town: Parents' Faith in Prince George's Schools
New Prince George's County Public Schools CEO Kevin Maxwell has been getting optimism and criticism from parents. WHUR's Molette Green discusses the changes that parents want to see and Maxwell's...
View ArticleTaking Part of a Clinical Trial: Should You Do It?
Ever wonder about the risks and benefits of participating in a clinical trial? Dr. Jackie Eghrari-Sabet, of Family Allergy & Asthma Care in Gaithersburg, Md., discusses the different types of...
View ArticleCostco Shooting Was Justifiable Homicide
Loudoun County sheriff's deputies used reasonable force when responding to a May disturbance at the Sterling Costco, which resulted in the fatal shooting of the suspect, Commonwealth’s Attorney Jim...
View ArticleWizards Re-Sign Wall to Five-Year Extension
The Washington Wizards have signed point guard John Wall to a contract extension reportedly five years in length and worth $80 million. “I am both proud and humbled by the belief that the Wizards...
View Article"Africa Umoja" Cast Members Help Community Connect With Its Roots
A theater production that connects the story of South African culture with the spirit of togetherness opened in the District Tuesday night. Cast members stepped off the stage Wednesday to help a...
View ArticleTeen Seriously Injured in Near-Drowning Incident
Officials confirmed a 15-year-old boy suffered life-threatening injuries Wednesday after nearly drowning. According to police, crews responded to the 146000 block of Old Lyme Drive in Colesville, Md....
View ArticleTeens Possibly Exposed to Rabies in Loudoun County
Loudoun County health officials say several teenage girls may have been exposed to rabies. The Loudoun County Health Department said the girls handled an injured or dead bat Tuesday at the Potomack...
View ArticleD.C.’s Supply of Instant Lottery Tickets Dwindling
Scratch-off lottery tickets are in very short supply in the District. D.C. Lottery’s contract with its vendor that produces scratch-offs expired, leaving about a four-month supply left. Weekly sales...
View ArticleReport: 83 Percent of Those Arrested in D.C. Are Black
In a new report, the Washington Lawyers Committee found a large racial divide among those arrested in the District. According to the report released earlier this month, 83 percent of individuals...
View ArticleFt. Washington Home Destroyed in Fire
A Ft. Washington home was destroyed in a fire early Thursday morning. Prince George's County fire crews were called to the home in the 9600 block of Old Ft. Road just before 4 a.m. When firefighters...
View ArticleMissing Springfield Woman Located
A Springfield, Va., woman last seen Monday was located Thursday, alive and well. According to authorities, 42-year-old Laura D. McIntyre of the 5000 block of Cather Road was last seen leaving her home...
View ArticleSears Sold File Cabinets Containing Confidential Records
Personal information of hundreds of former Sears employees, including their Social Security numbers, was found in file cabinets a South Side Chicago man bought at a liquidation sale last weekend....
View ArticleFunerals for Four Victims of Hialeah Shooting Held Thursday
Family members and friends said their final goodbyes Thursday to four of the victims of last week's horrific Hialeah shooting. The funerals of Italo and Samira Pisciotti, Merly Niebles and Pricilla...
View ArticlePolice: Child Porn Suspect Committed Suicide
A man wanted in connection with a child pornography case killed himself after exchanging gunfire with agents from a Homeland Security Special Response Team, authorities said Thursday. The response team...
View ArticleVa. Gov.: No Repayment for $53,000-Plus Inquiry
Gov. Bob McDonnell says two of his daughters repaid wedding gifts to political donor and corporate chieftain Jonnie Williams with their own money. But he ruled out repaying the state for legal bills...
View ArticleBowser Tops Fundraising in D.C. Mayoral Race
D.C. Councilmember Muriel Bowser has raised more money than any of the other candidates for District of Columbia mayor, and she's also spent less than her closest rivals. The first campaign finance...
View ArticlePakistani Talk Show Gives Away Abandoned Babies
A Pakistani television show host gave away two abandoned babies on live television during this year's Ramadan, Reuters reported. The show, "Amaan Ramazan," hosted by popular Pakistani talk-show host...
View ArticleBoy Fearing for Life Calls 911 on Dad: Cops
A Rhode Island man accused of drunken driving and causing a serious crash was arrested in Stonington last night after his son called 911 to tell police he feared for his life, according to state...
View ArticleMarket Owner Used Food Stamps to Stock Store
The state of Connecticut is suing a Bridgeport grocery and convenience store owner accused of using hundreds of food stamp accounts to buy hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of energy drinks, candy...
View ArticleBalcony Rail Breaks, Woman Plunges 17 Floors to Death
A Manhattan ad executive who went out to smoke on the balcony of her 17th-floor apartment while on a first date plunged to her death early Thursday morning when she sat on the railing and it gave way,...
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