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Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Redistricting Commission Hears From N. Va. Residents

In Virginia, the governor's bipartisan redistricting commission is getting closer to issuing its final report before state lawmakers reconvene to begin the process in earnest.

Schools In Montgomery County Face Big Cuts

In Maryland, public schools in Montgomery County fared the worst in county executive Isiah Leggett's budget proposal for next year.

D.C. Police Show Off New Evidence Warehouse

The D.C. Police are touting their brand new evidence warehouse.

DMV Ticket Database Says DPW Vehicles Owe Nearly 30K In Fines

Vehicles registered to the city's Department of Public Works, the agency in charge of writing parking tickets, have racked up nearly $30,000 in outstanding parking fines and fees –- that's according to online records with the DMV.

Former Executive Jack Johnson Maintains His Innocence

Former Prince George's County Executive Jack Johnson is facing charges that include eight counts of extortion, bribery and conspiracy. However, Johnson says the corruption charges are untrue.

WTU President Outlines His Objections To Henderson Being Picked As Chancellor

More details are being released about the process by which Kaya Henderson was selected to be D.C.'s schools chancellor. A summary of the selection panel's discussions -- released by the mayor -- details objections from the Washington Teachers' Union.

Educare School In D.C. To Focus On Infants, Toddlers

A new child care center planned for Ward 7 in the District has a mission to improve academic outcomes by enhancing education for the youngest students.

Washington Dulles Busy Processing Arrivals From Japan

Washington Metro area airports are processing arrivals from Japan as some people leave the island nation to escape the aftermath of Friday's earthquake.

'Art Beat' With Sean Rameswaram

Art and science, art and less science, plus some crazed and slightly dazed comedy.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Richmond Students Say Kaine Confirmed Senate Run

Former Virginia governor and current Democratic National Committee Chair Tim Kaine hasn't made an official announcement about a run for U.S. Senate, but students at the University of Richmond are say they have the inside scoop on his intentions.

Montgomery County Executive Unveils Budget Plan

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett's budget for the next fiscal year includes $300 million in spending cuts. Only one county department didn't see its budget cut: police.

D.C. Police Display New Evidence Warehouse

D.C. Police Chief Cathy Lanier is showing off the department's brand new multimillion-dollar evidence warehouse -– it has separate rooms for guns, valuables, drugs and refrigerators for DNA.

Family Members Wait At Airport For Loved Ones From Japan

In the wake of last week's earthquake in Japan, airports in the Washington metro area are seeing people who've traveled here from the island nation. Many of them are arriving at Dulles International Airport.

Maryland News Roundup

In-state tuition for illegal students, pension protest, Senate seat campaign spending and the Montgomery County budget.

Latest D.C. News

Military training flights are planned in the Washington area for Thursday and a man who falsely claimed to be a member of Congress from Georgia won't face charges.

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