Now is a “great time for vacation,” Metro General …
Maryland sheriff charged with assaulting wife acquitted
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A judge has acquitted a sheriff who was charged with assaulting his wife during a domestic dispute.
Anne Arundel County Sheriff Ron Bateman was acquitted Wednesday of second-degree assault. The Capital of Annapolis reports that Elsie Bateman refused to testify against her husband at …
Union Station evacuated over reports of suspicious package
Washington’s iconic Union Station was evacuated over a rush-hour bomb threat Wednesday afternoon, according to multiple news outlets.
Police began sealing off the Capitol Hill facility just after 5 p.m. because of reports of a suspicious package, the Metropolitan Police told The Hill newspaper.
District of Columbia Fire and …
John Hinckley, the man who shot Ronald Reagan, released from St. Elizabeths Hospital
John Hinckley Jr., the man who shot former President Ronald Reagan, was granted full-time release Wednesday from St. Elizabeths Hospital in Washington.
U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman’s said in an order that Mr. Hinckley will begin a “convalescent leave” on Aug. 5.
Judge Friedman said “all of the experts and …
Freddie Gray case: Mosby drops charges against three remaining Baltimore officers
Prosecutors Wednesday morning dropped all remaining charges against three officers who were waiting to stand trial in connection with the death of Freddie Gray in Baltimore.
In motions ahead of the trial of Officer Garrett Miller, one of six officers charged in the Gray case, prosecutors announced the decision in …
High temperatures bring injuries, death around the country
Opting to watch a movie instead of going for a hike in the heat may sound like an excuse, but with scorching temperatures across the U.S., it could be a matter of life or death.
Heat-related maladies and deaths are mounting around the country.
On Friday, Cody Flom, a 12-year-old …
D.C. statehood activists see change from grass roots of 1982
As D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser mingles with Hollywood celebrities to push statehood at the Democratic National Convention, some lifelong statehood activists in the District are wondering what happened to their grass-roots movement.
One thing Ms. Bowser and the advocates from first major statehood push in 1982 have in common is …
An anonymous donor is paying for Redskins superfan Chief Zee’s funeral: report
WUSA-TV in Washington, D.C., reported Tuesday that an anonymous donor has stepped forward to pay the funeral costs for Zema Williams, better known as Redskins superfan Chief Zee.
In April, fellow Redskins fans banded together online to save Mr. Williams from being evicted from his residence, as WTVR.com …
Insane Clown Posse, rap group, plots march on Washington
The National Mall in Washington, D.C. will host a rally next year being put together by Insane Clown Posse, a Detroit-based rap group whose die-hard fans, “juggalos,” have been described by the FBI as a “loosely organized hybrid gang.”
Joe Bruce, better known as ICP frontman “Violent J,” announced plans …
Neil Armstrong display celebrates moon landing anniversary
The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum is making one giant leap for visitors with its display of the gloves and helmet worn by Neil Armstrong when he became the first man to walk on the moon.
In honor of the landing’s 47th anniversary, the museum will display Armstrong’s gloves …
Donald Trump’s Virginia visit a slap to Tim Kaine
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump marched into Sen. Tim Kaine’s home state Monday and criticized Hillary Clinton for tapping the Virginia Democrat as her running mate, saying it is an insult to Bernard Sanders’ supporters.
Describing him as a “weird little dude” and a “political hack,” Mr. Trump said Mr. …
Prince George’s County Council considers 2 new at-large seats
The Prince George’s County Council next year could expand, with two new seats that represent county voters as a whole, which proponents say would position the county better economically in a competitive region.
The council last week voted to add a question to the November general election ballot that would …
Freddie Gray case: Weary of protest, Baltimore activists seek change elsewhere
BALTIMORE (AP) — Under the beating summer sun, retired steelworker Arthur B. Johnson Jr. stood outside the Clarence Mitchell Courthouse in Baltimore, clutching the fraying wooden handle of a homemade sign.
“Justice for Freddie Gray,” it read. Inside, a fourth officer was about to be cleared of criminal charges in …
Gansler says he’s being asked to run for Maryland governor
BALTIMORE (AP) — Former attorney general Doug Gansler says he’s being asked to consider running against Republican Gov. Larry Hogan in 2018.
Gansler tells The Baltimore Sun he’s being asked to run “pretty much every day.” Gansler says Democrats are “looking around for the most viable candidate to …
Power outage leaves DC museums in the dark
WASHINGTON (AP) – A power outage along the National Mall left several museums and other buildings in the dark.
Power went out in the early afternoon Friday and Pepco spokesman Marcus Beal said they’re investigating the cause of the outage and how long repairs will take.
Smithsonian spokeswoman Linda St. …
The Dubliner, Irish pub in D.C., hosts ‘wake’ for GOP as Trump delivers acceptance speech
A popular Irish pub in Washington, D.C., hosted a “wake” Thursday night for the Republican Party, coinciding with Donald Trump’s formal acceptance of the GOP presidential nomination.
Organizers said the mock ceremony, attended by former and current GOP Capitol Hill employees, was a traditional Irish wake to “toast the death …
Police make quick arrest in Addison Road Metro stabbing
Police reported Thursday that a Northeast man was fatally stabbed Wednesday night outside the Addison Road Metro station, the latest in a spate of violent incidents along the regional transit system’s subway lines.
Metro Transit Police said that Vontrel Laarius McDaniel, 35, was stabbed in the chest with a “switchblade-style …
Hillary Clinton 2.0 pairs with Charles Ramsey 2.0
ANALYSIS/OPINION:
My, my, my. The Democrats can’t seem to get enough of Charles Ramsey, but has the City of Brotherly Love had its fill of him and Hillary Clinton?
The men and women in blue in Philly understandably are kinda upset.
Mr. Ramsey became top cop extraordinaire in 2014, when …
James Sims, Prince George’s police officer, accused of upskirt photos
A Prince George’s County police officer has been formally accused of taking photos up the skirts of four unsuspecting women, including two who were involved in routine traffic stops and one who was an off-duty police officer from another jurisdiction.
Officer James Sims was indicted Thursday on four counts of …
Regional traffic increases with SafeTrack Metro repairs
A new report says that traffic has increased but not too much since Metro track repairs began last month, as commuters turn to buses, bikes and carpools to get to work.
The study was conducted by the Transportation Planning Board of the Washington Council of Governments. It analyzed data gathered …
Summer sizzles at D.C. Swim Week
With temperatures reaching into 90s, the hottest fashion show of the year has finally arrived — D.C. Swim Week 2016.
Starting Thursday night, the runway at L2 Lounge in Georgetown will feature 12 models wearing designer swimsuits of all shapes and sizes.
Hundreds of spectators are expected to turn out …
Maryland withdraws proposal to ban letters to inmates
BALTIMORE (AP) — Maryland prison officials on Wednesday withdrew proposed regulations to impose the nation’s first total ban on letters to inmates at state facilities, except for official legal correspondence and postcards.
The regulations were proposed to block inmate access to Suboxone, an addictive drug sold in thin strips that …
Justin Wolfe, Virginia drug dealer, gets 41 years in prison for 2001 murder
MANASSAS, Va. (AP) — A drug dealer who finally admitted his role in the 2001 slaying of a fellow dealer has been sentenced to 41 years in prison.
Justin Wolfe was just 20 years old when he was first charged with the murder of Daniel Petrole. He was sentenced Wednesday …
Deadspin trashes late Chief Zee as ‘naive, aggressively racist’; social media erupts
Reporting news of the death of Redskins fan Zema Williams on Tuesday, sports blog Deadspin declared the fan better known by his alter ego of Chief Zee was “naive” and “aggressively racist” for wearing an Indian headdress at the Washington football team’s games. Reaction on social media outlets was largely …
Chief Zee, Redskins fan has died
The Washington Redskins did not have an official team mascot, but Zema Williams was the closest thing to it.
Williams, better known as Chief Zee, died in his sleep on Monday night, according to reports. A mainstay at Redskins home games since 1978, Chief Zee wore a faux headdress and …
SafeTrack improvements give Nationals fans longer commute
Washington Nationals fans are saying railway repairs are making it difficult for the subway to take them out to the ballgame, but Metro and ballpark officials say there has been no noticeable drop in attendance.
The transit system’s yearlong repair project, which began in June, includes partial closures of some …
John Banzhaf: Freddie Gray case prosecutors violated Baltimore police rights
Prosecutors in the trials over the death of Freddie Gray violated the constitutional rights of six Baltimore police officers by filing charges before they had sufficient evidence and failing to turn over exculpatory evidence to defense attorneys, according to a complaint that a D.C. law professor filed Tuesday with a …
Fox 5 WTTG anchor Jim Lokay throws out first pitch on ‘Jim Appreciation Night’
Fox 5 anchor Jim Lokay threw out the first pitch at last Thursday’s game between the Baltimore Orioles’ AA affiliate the Bowie Baysox and the Richmond Flying Squirrels, which the Baysox won at home by a final score of 4-3. Both teams play in the Eastern League.
Mr. Lokay, who …
‘We don’t need to march,’ ‘shoot cops’
ANALYSIS/OPINION:
“We don’t need to march.”
“We don’t need to shoot cops.”
“We need to rise up and stop killing ourselves.”
Those are but a smidgen of the comments Omar Parker, 63, made to me on Monday. Mr. Parker thought he had reached The Washington Post, and when he learned …
John Banzhaf, law professor, seeks disbarment of Baltimore prosecutors in Freddie Gray cases
An activist law professor at George Washington University is calling for the disbarment of Baltimore Chief Deputy State’s Attorney Michael Schatzow and Deputy State’s Attorney Janice Bledsoe for their roles in the Freddie Gray trials.
Law professor John Banzhaf, said he would file a complaint Tuesday with the Maryland Attorney …
Students robbed while playing Pokemon Go at University of Maryland-College Park
University of Maryland students who aren’t paying attention to their surroundings on campus are paying the price: Three were robbed last week while they were playing the Pokemon Go app on their cellphones.
“You always see people looking at their phones, not paying attention,” said Hugh Monahan, a recent University …
John Banzahf, law professor, seeks disbarment of Baltimore prosecutors in Freddie Gray cases
An activist law professor at George Washington University is calling for the disbarment of Baltimore Chief Deputy State’s Attorney Michael Schatzow and Deputy State’s Attorney Janice Bledsoe for their roles in the Freddie Gray trials.
Law professor John Banzhaf, said he would file a complaint Tuesday with the Maryland Attorney …
Bicyclist struck, killed by car in Rockville, Maryland
ROCKVILLE, Md. (AP) — Authorities say a bicyclist was struck and killed by a car in Rockville.
The Montgomery County Police Department tells news organizations that 31-year old Oscar Mauricio Gutierrez Osorio died after being struck at the bottom of two steep hills Sunday afternoon.
Police say Osorio was crossing …
Brian Rice, Baltimore Police lieutenant, acquitted of all charges in Freddie Gray case
A Baltimore judge on Monday acquitted police Lt. Brian Rice of all charges in the 2015 arrest and death of Freddie Gray, making him the third officer in a row to be cleared in the case.
The lieutenant is the fourth and highest-ranking of six officers to face trial in …
Pokemon Go on National Mall welcome, but considered inappropriate at sacred sites
Magical creatures can be found in every corner of the National Mall, thanks to the augmented-reality Pokemon Go gaming app, which has become more active than Instagram or Snapchat.
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