News Archive - September 3, 2009

Federal Money To Reimburse Region For Inauguration Expenses

Virginia is getting $2.8 million from the federal government to reimburse state and local agencies for costs associated with President Obama's inauguration. The money will help cover expenses accrued by law enforcement, security, and public safety agencies during the Inauguration in January and t...

Accused Museum Guard Killer Makes First Court Appearance

In his first court appearance, prosecutors described the man accused of killing a museum guard as someone with nothing to lose.

The judge ordered 89-year-old James Von Brunn to undergo a mental competency evaluation despite the self described white supremacist's objection.

The accused...

Public Debates Rock Creek Park Deer Control

Over 100 community members crowded the Rock Creek Park Nature Center to discuss the Park's white-tailed deer herd and how to manage its rising numbers.

D.C. resident Jason Berry worries about deer browsing destroying the Park's plants and other wildlife. "In trying to save the deer, we're a...

DNC To Pump $4 Million Into VA Elections By November

Democratic National Committee leaders say they're about to ramp up spending in the state of Virginia to aid gubernatorial candidate Creigh (Cree) Deeds and other statewide candidates.

National Party spokesman Brad Woodhouse says by this year's Nov. 3 election, the Democratic National Commit...

Trial Date Set For Baltimore Councilwoman

BALTIMORE (AP) A December trial date has been set for Baltimore City Councilwoman Helen Holton, who is charged with violating campaign finance laws.

The Dec. 7 trial date was set at a brief hearing Wednesday. Holton did not attend. Holton's lawyer Joshua Treem says his client "would like to...

D.C. Couple Gets Their House Weatherized For Free

Two years ago, Amy Vruno and her fiance Chuck Roberts bought a 100-year-old house in Northeast, D.C. They loved the exposed brick and the pine floors. But the heating costs were a killer... $350 a month in the winter. And, Vruno says, it was still cold.

Then, Vruno and Roberts became the lu...

Virginia Tech Student Ceremony To Honor Slain Students

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) A Virginia Tech student group is holding a ceremony to honor the lives of the student couple slain last week in the Jefferson National Forest.

Hokies United organized the 7 p.m. Thursday ceremony for 19-year-old David Lee Metzler and 18-year-old Heidi Lynn Childs on the...

Commentary By Fred Fiske: Maryland Economy

With a robust economy supported by government and private-sector jobs, Senior Commentator Fred Fiske considers Maryland's fortunes...

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Power Breakfast - September 3, 2009

As Obama administration officials fan out across the country today to talk about economic recovery, others weigh in. Elizabeth Wynne Johnson reports...

"Art Beat" with Stephanie Kaye - Thursday, September 3, 2009

(September 3) FULL "CORN MOON" BIKE RIDE The full "corn moon" bike ride takes place tonight, led by the Washington Area Bicyclists Association](http://www.waba.org/events/nightride.php). The ride tours the Capital Crescent/Georgetown Branch Trail by moonlight starting from the Georgetown Waterfr...

Virginian Shares Personal Story at Health Care Vigil

Health care remains a potent political issue despite the Congressional recess, and Americans are making their voices heard. About 100 people gathered at the U.S. Capitol to support a health care overhaul.

In the Senate Park, Mahdi Bray of Annandale stood among the crowd holding a lit candle...

Public Debates Lethal and Non-Lethal Management of Rock Creek Deer

It was standing-room-only at the Rock Creek Park Nature Center, as the National Park Service invited public comments on the Park's burgeoning deer population. The Park Service has proposed several strategies for lessening the deer's adverse impact on forest regeneration. Park Superintendant Adrie...

New Security Guidelines To Prevent Cheating on Standardized Tests In D.C.

Education officials in D.C. have announced new security guidelines for standardized testing in the city's public schools. This comes after an investigation into possible cheating.

After the 2008 standardized tests, the former state superintendent asked for an investigation of results at 26...

Zoning Officials Say No To First Winery In Fairfax County

For Kirk Wiles, there's nothing better than standing amid his two acres of grapevines on a bright, September afternoon.

"Feeling the wind blow and the sun coming down and the quietness, hearing the birds chirp in the trees," he says, "It's about getting away from it all."

A few years...