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Beginning July 1, all food establishments in Virginia are required to eliminate the use of Styrofoam containers. This ban applies to restaurants, cafeterias, food trucks, and other food service operations, regardless of size. A law passed by the Virginia General Assembly in 2021 banned single-use Ex

Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando at an event June 1 at Zinnia Restaurant in Silver Spring. (Photo by William J. Ford/Maryland Matters)9Gov. Wes Moore (D) issued another round of endorsements late Friday, weighing in on some highly contested county and school board races and reconsidering

Congress is set to provide nearly $70 billion to the Department of Homeland Security, bolstering President Trump's mass deportation efforts. The funding, which has faced criticism from Democrats and immigrant advocates, ensures continued immigration enforcement operations.

President Trump has granted a pardon to Stephen Buyer, a former Republican congressman who was imprisoned for illegal stock trading. Buyer served nearly two years in prison before receiving the pardon.

Montgomery County executive candidates are showing a competitive race as internal polls reveal close standings among the front-runners. With five Democrats vying for the position, the primary on June 23 will be crucial for determining the November election outcome.

Del. Malcolm Ruff challenges a rabbi group's call for voter registration ahead of the June 23 primary, alleging it's a tactic to benefit his opponent, Sen. Dalya Attar. This comes amid Attar's legal troubles related to federal extortion charges.

As the June 12 deadline approaches for removing Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center, locals and tourists express mixed feelings. Supporters of Trump visit to take photos, while others anticipate the name's removal as a historic moment.

The US military has shot down Iranian missiles aimed at Gulf allies, marking a significant escalation in regional tensions. Kuwait's foreign ministry condemned the attacks as a serious violation of its sovereignty.

by Lowell Here are a few international, national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Saturday, June 6 (the 82nd anniversary of D-Day in World War II). Also, check out the VA01 Democratic forum held the other day – courtesy of the Gloucester Democrats. Mangrove Forests F

DC Water’s board of directors has voted to remove CEO David Gadis. Gadis was the face of the agency’s response to the Potomac Interceptor break that sent millions of gallons of raw sewage into the Potomac River earlier this year. Gadis had been hired by DC Water despite his being

Baltimore officials have opted not to renew their agreement with Baltimore Gas and Electric, seeking to negotiate a new deal. The decision comes amid concerns over insufficient investment from BGE and rising public safety needs related to the underground utility network.

Montgomery County Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles attended conferences in Hawaii while budget deliberations were ongoing, raising questions about her priorities. Although she participated virtually in meetings, the timing of her trip has sparked public outcry.

A federal judge has dismissed part of a lawsuit concerning the planned ICE facility in Elkridge, Maryland. The lawsuit was filed by the property owner against Howard County's ban on privately owned detention centers, raising questions about the legality of the county's actions.

Governor also supports two candidates for open County Council seats  The post Moore endorses Jawando for Montgomery County executive  appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

With mail ballots already distributed and early voting centers set to open Monday for DC’s June 16 primary, a newly released WaPo poll shows Ward 4 Councilmember Janeese Lewis George with a double-digit lead over former at-large Councilmember Kenyan McDuffie for the Democratic mayoral nominati

Montanans stand in line to register to vote at the Lewis and Clark County Elections Office on Nov. 5, 2024. (Photo by Blair Miller/Daily Montanan)The U.S. Senate rejected the SAVE America Act on Thursday, dealing a blow to President Donald Trump’s efforts to impose voting restrictions ahead of the N

Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman has signed an executive order that prohibits federal immigration officers from accessing certain county properties without a judicial warrant. The order also mandates investigations into any alleged misconduct by federal agents.

President Trump has announced a rally at the National Mall on June 24, featuring performances by Lee Greenwood, Christopher Macchio, and military musical groups. The event follows changes to the lineup of the Freedom 250 concert.

DC voters may have to wait up to 10 days to learn the final results of the June 16 primary election due to the complexities of ranked choice voting. The Board of Elections will release interim results on election night but full tabulation will take longer as they ensure all ballots are accounted for.

El Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) activó una alerta Code Orange de calidad del aire para este viernes 5 de junio en el Distrito de Columbia, el norte de Virginia, los condados suburbanos de Maryland, el área metropolitana de Baltimore y la región de Annapolis. La

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During a recent House Oversight Committee interview, Virginia Representatives Suhas Subramanyam and James Walkinshaw questioned former AG Pam Bondi about her knowledge of Trump’s connections to Jeffrey Epstein. Bondi's evasive responses raised concerns about transparency and accountability regarding the investigation.

Senator Alsobrooks voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes military cooperation with Israel. Critics argue this decision prioritizes her political ambitions over constituents' interests, calling for her to be challenged in the next primary.

Former President Trump has announced new musical acts for the upcoming Freedom 250 rally after several previously announced performers withdrew. This change comes as the event faces challenges in securing talent.

The DC Council is set to vote on Mayor Bowser's proposed $21.2 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2027, amidst warnings from financial officials about potential issues. Reports from DC Auditor Kathy Patterson and CFO Glen Lee highlight concerns that could complicate the budget approval process.

Glass says mailer is latest example of MoCo executive ‘campaign built on distorting the facts’; Friedson says voting records ‘speak for themselves’  The post Friedson’s ‘Affordability Voter Guide’ mailer creates stir on County Council appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

The Yorktown Patriots have continued as heavy hitters in postseason boys lacrosse action this spring. With the campaign-ending state tournament still to come, the high-school team already has won a […]

[Link: https://www.capitalweather.com/dc-area-cog-declares-drought-watch/] DC's year-to-date deficit is 4.33 inches, and the 12-month total of 29.55 inches is 12.27 inches below average. Ten of the last of 12 months have been below average, and the story is the same across the area. “Our region ha