Local News from WAMU 88.5

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Local Task Force In Japan

A local Virginia task force, made up of volunteer firefighters and rescue personnel, is in Japan helping to locate survivors and aid the people there.

Power Breakfast: State And Municipal Debt, An Oncoming Crisis?

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Maryland Dream Act Passes In State Senate

The Maryland Senate has approved a controversial bill that would level the playing field for undocumented high school students when it comes to paying for their college education. The 28-19 vote on the Maryland Dream Act was mostly along party lines.

Alexandria Superintendent Weighs In On No Child Left Behind

This week, President Obama made his way to a public school in Arlington County to make the case for revamping the No Child Left Behind education law. But it's in the neighboring city of Alexandria where you can find the Northern Virginia school district that's been placed under the most pressure by No Child Left Behind.

Fenty Exonerated In Report On Contracting Scandal

In the District, a long-awaited report on a contracting scandal during the Fenty administration clears the former mayor of any wrongdoing.

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.

Pr. George's County Proposes Budget For Fiscal Year 2012

In Maryland, Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker is proposing a $2.6 billion budget for fiscal year 2012.

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.

Attack In Bethesda Heightens Security Concerns

UPDATE: Montgomery County Police have arrested 27-year-old Brittany Norwood in connection with the murder and assault at the Lulumon Athletica Yoga store in Bethesda on March 11.

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.

'Art Beat' With Sean Rameswaram

Switching it up at Studio Theatre and the National Portrait Gallery.

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.

'Moving The Chains': The History Of The ACC's First African-American Player

A new play coming to the Lincoln Theatre next week tells the story of the first African-American football player at the University of Maryland -- and in the entire Atlantic Coast Conference. Darryl Hill speaks with WAMU's Rebecca Sheir about his historic career.

Maryland News Roundup

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

Commentary By John DeGioia: Don't Cut Federal Student Aid

As members of Congress continue to negotiate a budget compromise, lawmakers are considering a wide range of potential cuts. But Georgetown University President John DeGioia is urging Congress not to cut federal funding for student financial aid.

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