Montgomery County officials say they may be forced to reinstate some restrictions that were lifted if things don’t improve after seeing an increase in COVID-19 infections. The county’s test positivity rate is 3.2%, which is low but higher than last week. More concerning is the number of cases is increasing, averaging more than 10 cases per 100,000, which puts on…
Daily Archives: October 15, 2020
Virginia Girl Could Lose Birthday Present Treehouse Due to Zoning
A Northern Virginia family is seeking the community’s support to try to save a treehouse built as a 9-year-old girl’s birthday present. The family recently learned the treehouse violates zoning rules because the treehouse is in the front yard, and if they don’t win special permission, it will have to come down. Ana Dapoignay asked for it before her birthday…
Man Found Guilty of Attempting to Blow Up SUV in Pentagon Parking Lot
A judge found an Arkansas man guilty of a federal arson charge for trying to blow up a car in the parking lot of the Pentagon. Matthew Richardson admitted he was trying to blow up a car and himself in February, federal authorities said. A Pentagon police officer found Richardson with a cigarette lighter and a cloth while attempting to…
Negotiations stall between D.C. teachers union and the city over school reopening plans.
Both sides say there’s still hope for an agreement on safety measures for teaching during the pandemic.
Trump’s Election-Eve Drug Discounts for Seniors Get Snagged
President Donald Trump’s plan to mail millions of seniors a $200 prescription savings card has hit legal and budget roadblocks, making it unlikely the government can carry it out before Election Day
D.C. Council hears testimony on changing police practices to bring more accountability to force
Lawmakers consider making emergency measures that were implemented in July permanent.
Montgomery County halts plan to lift restrictions as D.C. region’s coronavirus cases rise
The county was considering lifting some restrictions Friday around youth sport activities and live performances.
Full federal appeals court in D.C. to weigh House subpoena to ex-White House counsel Donald McGahn
Congress’s challenge to President Trump’s claim that top aides are “absolutely immune†from compelled testimony faces a January deadline.