Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger wasted no time during her first day in office, signing 10 executive orders Saturday, some aimed at boosting affordability.
As communities across the country on Monday host parades, panels and service projects for the 40th federal observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the political climate for some is more fraught with tensions than festive with reflection on the slain Black American civil rights icon's legacy.
Martin Luther King Jr. III and his wife Arndrea Waters King took part in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial along the National Mall.
Unlike two other civil rights-related constitutional amendments that passed with bipartisan support over the past year, Virginia’s reproductive rights measure has faced intense debate at every stage, with every Republican in the legislature opposing it.
Since taking the oath of office, President Donald Trump and his administration have brought about several changes to D.C., including to the White House and Kennedy Center.
The proposed venue would have a capacity of 6,000 seats and feature an exterior LED display showcasing both artistic and branded content. It still needs to be approved by Sphere, Prince George's County and the state.
Springfield Town Center in Virginia was locked down for 45 minutes Saturday night after an individual showed a gun during an incident, but no shots were fired.
The vending machine, located at Frederick's Department of Housing and Services on 6040 New Design Road, will include naloxone, fentanyl test strips, as well as hygiene and wellness products.
Three of the suspects are D.C. natives over 18, and the fourth is a 17-year-old from Hyattsville. While the killing is also thought to be gang-related, investigators have not yet pinpointed a motive, police said.