Local News from WAMU 88.5

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

D.C. Police Arrest Gang Members After Long-Term Investigation

The D.C. Police Department says it has arrested more than half a dozen gang members. They're being charged with some very violent crimes.

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.

Goya Gives 75,000 Pounds Of Food To Area Food Banks

A dozen food pantries across the region are getting a major gift Wednesday in the form of 75,000 pounds of food from Latino cuisine giant Goya Foods.

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.

O'Malley Heads To Capitol Hill To Pitch For Funds

Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley headed to Capitol Hill to present his federal funding wish list. Transportation funding topped the governor's list.

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.

Montgomery County Police Officer Indicted

The U.S. Attorney's Office for Maryland says a Montgomery County police officer has been indicted with conspiracy to distribute cocaine and computer fraud.

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.

Royal Couple Choses D.C. Charity To Receive Wedding Gifts

Prince William and Kate Middleton have selected a Washington-based organization as one of the charities chosen to recieve donations in lieu of gifts to the royal couple.

'Art Beat' With Sean Rameswaram

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

Maryland News Roundup

House leaders want to reverse education budget cuts proposed by Gov. Martin O'Malley, and state lawmakers question Maryland Jockey Club's appeal for subsidies.

Latest D.C. News

Military training flights are scheduled for Thursday morning between midnight and 3 a.m. in the Washington region.

Latest Maryland News

Maryland State Police will conduct saturation patrols for St. Patrick's Day, and a study found that Maryland state parks contribute more that $650 million a year to the state's economy.

Latest Virginia News

A Marine Corps detachment that's been assigned to Redstone Arsenal since 1972 is about to leave for a new home, and a Virginia-based humanitarian aid organization has sent a team to Japan.

Police Review Forensic Evidence In Bethesda Murder Case

UPDATE: Montgomery County Police have arrested Brittany Norwood in connection with the murder of her co-worker, Jayna Murray, at Lululemon Athletica in downtown Bethesda on March 11.

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