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"Federally indicted back in april on charges of conspiracy and making false statements to acquire machine guns the sheriff has been on leave since april twelve but still has been doing some work for the sheriff's department montgomery county residents agree pedestrians should have a safe experience getting around on foot county plans include more than one hundred recommendations including raising crosswalks at certain intersections and now county residents are weighing in on those plans the montgomery county planning board's pedestrian master plan got a before hearing the county council and most of those testifying liked what they saw eric heron with the committee for transit called the plan terrific don't change a word of it pass it and then implement it without delay in full but kensington area resident mike heil who spoke on behalf of the byford rock creek islands citizens association objected to plans to keep a segment of beach drive car free permanently instead he said establishing barricaded bike lanes along beach drive would provide safe access for bicyclists 24 hours a day seven days a week the council will take up the plan in the fall kate ryan utop news here's a quick look at the top stories were following hunter eiden's plea deal on federal tax charges falls apart in a delaware court after a trump appointed judge expressed concerns about the terms of the deal cries of joy coming from actor kevin spacey in a london courtroom after he was acquitted on sex abuse charges keep falls on it here these stories in minutes at twelve eighteen traffic and weather on aids the mary de pompa watching the roads from the traffic center andy mark and we're starting in the district where north
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"High near the 100 degree mark I'm 70s meteorologist Brian Van Der Graaf first alert weather it is 80 degrees in Bowie 81 in Leesburg 83 now in northwest Washington 1040 on WTOP money news at 10 and 40 brought to you by PenFed great rates for everyone let's go to Dan Ronan mark all eyes are on the Federal Reserve in that 2 p .m. decision about whether or not it will raise interest rates possibly by a quarter of a point to the ongoing fight against inflation inflation in June declined to 3 percent annually down from 9 .1 percent a year ago many investors are hoping that this 11th interest rate hike since March of 2022 is the last within the half hour the government reported that new home sales dropped in June 2 .5 percent from the month for but it appears as though more buyers are now relying on new construction over existing homes because of the historically low supply of the homes that are for sale one reason why home buyers with low mortgage rates are reluctant to sell and buy another home with a much higher mortgage rate were an and hour ten minutes into the trading day on wall street as I said waiting for that 2 p .m. report the Dow the S &P and NASDAQ are all in negative territory Dan Ronen WTOP news all right and thank you 1041 the US Department of Education is now launched a civil rights investigation into Harvard University's policies on legacy admissions it's coming on the heels of the US Supreme Court's decisions striking down the use of affirmative action in admissions decisions colleges preferential treatment of children of alumni has faced mounting scrutiny in the weeks since that ruling last month the Education Department says it's investigating a claim that Harvard discriminates on the basis of race by using donor and legacy preferences in its undergraduate admissions process the complaint Harvard data showing that seventy percent of the university's legacy applicants are white and they are six or seven times more likely to be admitted Montgomery County residents agree that Australians should have a safe experience getting around on foot county plans include more than 100 recommendations such as raising sidewalks at certain intersections to help and now county residents are weighing in on those plans the montgomery county planning board's pedestrian master plan got a hearing before the county council and most of those testifying liked what they saw eric heron with the action committee for transit called the plan terrific don't change a word of it pass it and then implement it without delay in full but tensington area resident mike heil who spoke on behalf of the byford rock creek highlands citizens creation objected to plans to keep a segment of beach drive car free permanently instead he said barricaded establishing bike lanes along beach drive would provide safe access for bicyclists 24 hours a day seven days a week the council will take up the plan in the fall kate ryan wtop news up ahead it's a big birthday for an iconic rock star who still has a lot of energy 1043 introducing a completely redesigned dicks experience a reimagined sports destination with an expanded assortment of the latest apparel and footwear styles from nike adidas kalia and the north face and the best gear to improve your game plus interactive experiences test your skills inside the hip tracks multi -sport cage or perfect your swing in
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"Said it was working to make its latest foldable slimmer and lighter than previous generations Android tablets and Galaxy smart watches are being revealed as well can it ever get too hot for ice cream what do you think John I don't think so my four -year -old definitely doesn't think so there you go well the answer it turns out to some might actually be yes at least that's the word from the chief financial officer for the world's biggest ice cream company the global commerce giant Unilever he tells reporters that when it gets too hot people move away from ice cream and get a cold drink instead Unilever own such brands has been in Jerry's Magnum and walls that's WTOP's Brendan Hazleton 841 a twelve -year -old girl is in stable condition morning this after being hit by a bullet inside her apartment it happened yesterday in Southeast DC on 30th Street near the Garfield Heights neighborhood police say the shot came from outside they don't think the girl was targeted police report a person of interest is in custody and a weapon's been recovered no word so far of any charges filed in the case Montgomery County residents agree pedestrians should have a safe experience getting around on foot county plans include more than 100 recommendations such as raising crosswalks at certain sections and now county residents are weighing in the Montgomery County Planning Board's pedestrian master plan got a hearing before the county council and most of those testifying liked what they saw Eric Herron with the action committee for transit called the plan terrific don't change a word of it pass it and then implement it delay without in full but Kensington area resident Mike Heil who spoke on behalf of the Byford Rock Creek Highlands Citizens Association objected to plans to keep a segment of beach drive car free permanently instead he said establishing barricaded bike lanes along Beach Drive would provide safe access does for bicyclists 24 hours a day seven days a week the council will take up the plan in the fall Kate I am WTOP news coming up another lotto jackpot approaches a billion dollars 43 introducing a completely redesigned Dick's experience a reimagined
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"Garrett, WTO P news. You can hear more of Luke's conversation with metro's new CEO on the DMV download podcast. You can find that wherever you get your podcasts. The reduction of travel lanes from four to two is now permanent on the stretch of little falls Parkway through Bethesda. The change was made last summer to provide more space for walkers runners and cyclists, but a lot of drivers opposed it even suggesting going from four to two lanes made the Parkway less safe. Montgomery county's planning board disagreed voting to make the change permanent. Board member metra him. If I can save one person, I will do that. That could be my sister. It could be my brother, equipped with my child. It could be my grandchild. Montgomery parks will now begin work on the permanent design for the open space created by reducing the travel lanes. Kyle Cooper, WTO news. A child who was hit by a car in principal county earlier this month has died. The 8 year old girl isn't being publicly identified by authorities because of her age, investigators say the child was sitting in the road on nutmeg court in woodbridge on April 10th, which he was hit by a car traveling at low speed. The child was stuck beneath the car until fire rescue crews could free her. She died yesterday at a hospital from those injuries. Prince William county police and the Commonwealth attorney's office see the driver will not face charges in connection. Coming up on WTO P could some of the effects of climate change be even more dangerous for the elderly, 8 44. The following is a public service announcement. For our soldiers fighting overseas in public safety, it can be tough to stay focused when they know their families may be struggling. Eagles watch wants to help lighten the load and you can help by donating a gift card or being a mount. We'll make sure they go to military and public safety families who are in need. Please mail your gift cards or donations to
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"The courts to prevent Pence from testifying. The mob that breached the capitol included those who chanted that Pence should be hanged. After president Trump tweeted that Pence didn't have the courage to delay or block certification of the 2020 election results. It's not clear specifically what Pence testified about, but Justice Department investigators clearly believe that he can provide valuable information about the events surrounding the insurrection. On Capitol Hill, Mitchell Miller WT open news. With the 16th pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, the Washington commander select Emmanuel Forbes, defensive back, Mississippi state. Help is on the way for the Washington commander's secondary as they added a playmaker to defense Emmanuel Forbes told reporters he is ready to get to work. He's expected to be a day one starter. This comes, of course, amid the backdrop of a looming commander's sale. Sources have indicated the NFL is reviewing a $6 billion bid that 76 owner Josh Harris and his financial partners have submitted to buy the team from Dan Snyder, commissioner Roger Goodell says the sale of the team could be announced in late May. Dave Preston will give you all the details on the first round of the NFL Draft of 25 and 55. And before the first selection of the NFL Draft last night, the league paid tribute to the three University of Virginia football players that were killed last November. Commissioner Goodell made a special dedication to the families of each player, recognizing them as honorary draft picks. All three of these young men had dreams of one day being drafted and playing in the NFL. Tonight, we can make one of those dreams come true. Those three were killed after foy former UVA football player Christopher Jones junior allegedly opened fire on a charter bus after the group made a field trip to D.C.. Families in rest and are calling for safety upgrades on roads near schools. They're hoping for things like more crossing guards and signage to keep kids safe. There's a couple of blind spots where churning traffic doesn't see the pedestrians until it's sometimes too late. Michael habash lives near sunrise valley elementary. He says parents who live in his neighborhood about a quarter mile from the school are aware of some of the risks on local roads. That path also runs very close to the road and cars right now are going 40, 45 miles an hour. He's hoping for things like new signs and more crossing guards. Those are also among the concerns outlined by hunter mills school board member Melanie Marin in a memo to local government leaders and obtained by WTO. She says state leaders need to make sure that crosswalks are kept up to date with paint and signage. Scott gelman WTO P news. Fairfax county board chairman Jeff McKay tells WTO his staff is analyzing the problem areas in Reston and considering potential solutions. The reduction of travel lanes from four to two is now permanent on a stretch of little falls Parkway through Bethesda. The change was made last summer to provide more space for walkers runners and cyclists, but a lot of drivers opposed it even suggesting going from four to two lanes made the Parkway less safe. Montgomery county's planning board disagreed, voting to make the change permanent. Board member metra weem. If I can save one person, I will do that. That could be my sister. It could be my brother equipped with my child. It could be my grandchild. Montgomery parks will now begin work on the permanent design for the open space created by reducing the travel lanes. Kyle Cooper, WTO news. Coming up after traffic and weather. Gamers gonna game and more are. I'm
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"Everything you need every time you listen. WTO news. 7 15, I'm John Aaron. And I'm Michelle bash. The reduction of travel lanes from four lanes to two is now permanent on a stretch of little falls Parkway through Bethesda. The change was made last summer to provide more space for walkers runners and cyclists, but a lot of drivers opposed it even suggesting going from four to two lanes made the Parkway less safe. Montgomery county's planning board disagreed voting to make the change permanent. Board member metra weem. If I can save one person, I will do that. That could be my sister. It could be my brother, equipped with my child. It could be my grandchild. Montgomery parks will now begin work on the permanent design for the open space created by reducing the travel lanes. Kyle Cooper, WTO news. You don't have to break the bank to get into an electric vehicle in our Friday test drive we're checking out the Chevy bolt EUV. WTO car guy, Mike parris says it's a larger version of the regular bolt. The bolt EUV has more space than the bolt, an extra 6 inches, and you really feel that space for those sitting in the back seat. There's now plenty of leg room, and okay, headroom for those around 6 feet tall. The big selling point is cost with a starting price of just under $29,000, but Mike says plenty of tech is available in the bolt EUV premiere I drove had the optional super cruise. This is true hands free technology for those on highways. So the bolt EUV is very easy to drive on long distances. Still hard to get used to that hands free thing though. Now if that all sounds good, you should probably move fast as this model is being killed off this year to make room for newer electric offerings. You can read more and see pictures at WTO P dot com. I'm Peter greenberger, this is today's
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"Laura Rodriguez should know he's been a barber here for years now. Route one is Laura's Main Street. That's where all the businesses all the restaurants. That's thriving. We really want to make it the Main Street. Robert loves the director of economic and community development here. A new law allows 5 new liquor licenses to be issued to businesses here to help do that. Maybe some brew pubs or some wineries and those types of businesses that kind of help out every other business. The hope is that all the people who drive by will actually stop enjoy our businesses. On Main Street in Laurel, John dome in WTO news. Last year, a former Montgomery county official was accused of creating a hostile workplace. However, an independent investigation says those allegations are unfounded. Former Montgomery county planning board chair Casey Anderson was first reprimanded for having a liquor cabinet in his office, and then an email accused him of inappropriate language in the workplace. Following an investigation by the Maryland national capital park and planning commission, county council president Evan glass says no evidence was found to support the allegations of a hostile toxic or misogynistic workplace at Montgomery parks. Montgomery planning are at the county planning board. Dick giuliano WTO news. Days after a massive mural in northwest D.C. was defaced. The artist behind it wants to start over and reimagine the tribute. My first feeling was of an Abdul Rahim Muhammad commissioned artist Corey stowers to paint the mural of his hero Paul Robeson on the side of his business at 13th in ew streets in 2015.
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"Clarity WTO news. Police are asking for your help to ID the suspect who deface that memorial, we have an image at WTO P dot com. Last October, a former Montgomery county official was accused of creating a hostile workplace. However, an independent investigation says the allegations are unfounded. Former Montgomery county planning board chair Casey Anderson was first reprimanded for having a liquor cabinet in his office, and then an email accused him of inappropriate language in the workplace. Following an investigation by the Maryland national capital park and planning commission, county council president Evan glass says no evidence was found to support the allegations of a hostile toxic or misogynistic workplace at Montgomery parks. Montgomery planning are at the county planning board. Dick giuliano WTO news. A proposed ban on plastic shopping bags is getting strong backing from activists. It's happening in Anna rundle county. Environmental activists submitted a testimony at a hearing on the proposal, arguing that banning plastic bags is an important step in protecting the county's delicate waterways. The capital gazette reports that if passed, the bill would not only ban plastic bags, but also require many establishments to charge ten cents for a paper bag. An aging NASA satellite is expected to fall to earth tonight, but experts tracking the spacecraft say it's not likely to pose any danger. Most of the 660 pound satellite should burn up during reentry, but some parts are expected to survive, NASA says there's uncertainty over exactly when and where it might go down. The satellite rocketed into orbit in 2002 to study the sun and was retired in 2018
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"Day morning mid week, April 19th, 2023, clear mild to chilly this overnight in the early morning. Low in the 30s and 40s parts of the area, we are at 52° in our nation's capital now. Good morning to you Andy and Langley, thank you for taking us along for your early one EMR Wednesday morning dry, topping the local stories new this morning. The NFL has now reviewed an apparent tentative deal to purchase the Washington commanders. The Washington Post reports this hour that someone familiar with the matter says there are only small holes to correct in the deal submitted by Josh Harris group. That person says the minor issues should be easy to overcome. The terms of that agreement were submitted to the NFL recently for a preliminary review, a source also tells the post this morning that the Canadian real estate developer remains active in the bidding process, other bidders could attempt to buy the team we hear because Harris is dealing with Snyder is apparently not exclusive. At least 24 of the 32 team owners will also have to approve the $6 billion sale, a record for an NFL franchise, stay tuned. More than 800 Pepco customers are in the dark this morning without power locally and prince George's county. That is down a bit. Pepco spokesman tells WTO the outage was caused by a car that crashed into a utility pole on Brinkley road in temple hills, the down pole actually caused a power substation to lose functionality, causing the area to lose power. Now, Pepco says this morning crews are currently on scene to assess the damage this overnight early morning, trying to get everyone back online as soon as possible. We'll keep you updated here on WTO. Just keep your dial right where it is. 103.5 FM, WTO dot com. And of course, on the WTO. It's one O 6 Wednesday morning. The city of Alexandria Loki locally has begun equipping its police officers now with the body ward cameras, and those in charge of the police department say the cameras are something officers are looking forward to having. The first 30 officers now have these. Body worn cameras, police lieutenant Jason north says the cams will enhance their ability to do their job, gain trust with the community, work in partnership with the community, videos will be stored safely on the cloud he says, and while officers can start the cameras manually. If firearm is removed from a holster, it's going to automatically activate the camera. Same goes for tasers. Why can't all officers get them at once? He says training is necessary. Manipulation of the camera, working with the software, but also we dedicate a lot of time to the policy. I'll officer should have them by January of next year. In Alexandria, Mike Morello, WTO P news. For the D.C. officers are leaving faster than they can be replaced apparently, it's led to the size of the police force actually shrinking to what is defined this morning is a half century low. Police have about 3350 officers right now, they've lost 450 officers over the past three years. To that end, D.C. mayor muriel Bowser says this morning she wants 4000 officers over the next few years. Chief Robert Conti tells that EC council, he doesn't think that will happen. The department has been offering $25,000 in signing bonuses for new officers, Washington Post reports that chief Conti says the department is being forced right now to spend millions in overtime while it struggles to bring down gun violence as well as carjackings. It's about O 7 Wednesday morning, a double DTP. The former chair of the local Montgomery county planning board has been cleared of allegations that he created a hostile working environment former planning chair Casey Anderson was reprimanded last October for keeping a liquor cabinet in his office at the Maryland national capital park and planning commission. At the same time allegations surfaced accusing him of inappropriate language and creating a hostile workplace, but Montgomery county council president Evan glass says, an independent investigation concludes there's no evidence Casey created a hostile toxic or misogynistic workplace at Montgomery parks, Montgomery planning, or the Montgomery county planning board
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"Early morning up for 30s low 40s for most of the area by daybreak in the region. We're at 53 in our nation's capital right now, good Wednesday morning to you. Thanks for joining us, stopping the stories we're following for you this morning as we head into the midnight hour together Wednesday. The NFL has now reviewed a tentative deal to purchase the Washington commanders. Washington Post reports this morning that someone familiar with the matter says there are only small holes now to correct in the deal submitted by Josh Harris's group. That person says the minor issue should be easy to overcome. The terms of that in agreement were submitted to the NFL for a preliminary review recently, a source also telling the post that the Canadian real estate developer remains active in the bidding process, other bidders could still try to buy the team because Harris is dealing with Snyder is not exclusive. At least 24 of the 32 team owners will also have to approve the $6 billion sale, a record for an NFL franchise. Stay tuned. More than 4300 Pepco customers are without power, this midline hour in prince George's county Wednesday morning to Pepco spokesman telling WTO P this hour, the outage was apparently caused by a car that crashed into a utility pole on Brinkley road in temple hills. The down pole caused a power substation to lose functionality, causing the area to lose power, Pepco says this morning cruise are currently on scene this hour to assess the damage and get power back online as soon as possible. We'll keep you updated here on WTO. All you need to do is keep your dial right where it is. 103.5 FM WT will be dot com. On the WTO P app. City of Alexandria has been got a quick bean its police officers with body worn cameras. And those in charge of the police department say this morning the cameras are something offices are looking forward to having. The first 30 officers now have these. Body worn cameras, police lieutenant Jason north says the cam's will. Enhance their ability to do their job, gain trust with the community, work in partnership with the community, videos will be stored safely on the cloud he says, and while officers can start the camera's manually. If firearm is removed from a holster, it's going to automatically activate the camera. Same goes for tasers. Why can't all officers get them at once? He says training is necessary. Manipulation of the camera, working with the software, but also we dedicate a lot of time to the policy. I'll officer should have them by January of next year. In Alexandria, Mike Murillo WTO news. Word comes this morning Wednesday, the D.C. officers are leaving apparently faster than they can be replaced to this led to the size of the police force shrinking to a half century low we're told that AC police have about 3350 officers right now. They've lost 450 officers over the past three years. D.C. mayor muriel Bowser on this as this morning she wants 4000 officers over the next few years. Chief Robert Conti telling the D.C. council this week, he doesn't think that will happen. The department has been offering the $25,000 signing bonus for new officers to come on board. The Washington Post reports that chief Conti says the department is being forced to spend millions on overtime while it struggles to bring down gun violence and carjackings. That massive hack of the D.C. health link has caused by basic human error. That is what this morning, the director of the health exchange will tell U.S. lawmakers investigating the breach in the prepared statements submitted to head of the hearing that's expected this week. She says that a misconfigured server allowed the hackers access to the personal sensitive information of over 50,000 current and former clients. The breach impacted members of Congress and their staff as well, some of the information was put up for sale online. The agency says it offered identity theft and credit monitoring protection for those impacted by this situation. It 1207 last October, a former local Montgomery county official was accused of creating the hostile workplace, but an independent investigation says the allegations are unfounded. Former Montgomery county planning board chair Casey Anderson was first reprimanded for having a liquor cabinet in his office, and then an email accused him of inappropriate language in the workplace. Following an investigation by the Maryland national capital park and planning commission, county council president Evan glass says no evidence was found to support the allegations of a hostile toxic or misogynistic workplace at Montgomery parks, Montgomery planning are at the county planning board. News. 19 lane
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"Indy had just crossed Arlington road at Bradley boulevard. I've almost gotten hit by a car on this road right here. Even when you have the walk sign. Yep, because they because they don't stop at the light. Eli glazier with the Montgomery county planning board says the pedestrian master plan is a long-term vision of how to make the county more pedestrian friendly. There are recommendations in the plan that speak to providing more time for people to safely cross the street. Planning board officials hope to hear more from residents on the proposed master plan at an upcoming hearing Thursday, march 23rd. Kate Ryan, WTO pnew. Houses of worship across the country have become the targets of hate crimes in recent years, fairfax county is reminding congregations about free security assessments if you want one. The fairfax county police department is offering free security surveys to assess and modify policies intended to keep houses of worship safe. Officials will walk the property and do follow up meetings when requested. It's all part of a county wide strategic plan focused on security to make sure residents feel safe throughout the community, while encouraging values of inclusion and diversity. Houses of worship that are interested should reach out to their district station. Still head on WTO. What consumers are expecting from inflation in the next year or so. Stay close to WTO at 8 O 8. Michael and sons, heating tune up for only $59. Traffic and weather on the 8s and when it breaks, going to Steve dresner in the traffic center. We're going to the district to the three 95 6 95 freeway, both directions, we are seeing to slight delays coming off the case bridge heading up towards the area of the third street tunnel and we're still slow also both directions over on D.C. two 95. Pennsylvania avenue up to the area benning road you will find it slow and southbound on I two 95 after Malcolm X avenue kranch activity cleared. In Maryland a quiet ride on the bellway throughout Montgomery county and prince George's county, traffic moving nicely on 95 between the two beltways still a bit of a delay north bend on the BW Parkway, we start to jam up right around four ten and Riverdale through the beltway one 93 a better ride when you're north of one 97. No current issues had two 70 all quiet heading northbound from the lane divide through Gaithersburg urban, all clear right up to the I 70 interchange in the Frederick area, no current delays over onward 15. At the Chesapeake Bay bridge we have two lanes open east bound three available westbound, no issues along route three O one or at the nice Mac Middleton bridge. Over in Virginia, traffic moving nicely, both directions on the capitol beltway, three 95 and 95 traveling incident in free weren't good shape on 66, but were still dealing with crash activity in the Bailey's crossroads area in eastbound 7 after Patrick Henry drive it last report still, only a single lane does sketch by the crash, looking for a new car the waiter certainly over Fitzgerald autumn has hundreds of new and used cars to choose from visit fit small dot com transparency you can trust. Steve Rosner, WTO traffic. Now to Mike Jennifer with storm team four. We could see a few light showers before midnight after midnight skies will clear and I'll turn cooler behind a cold front. I love to be the 30s to lower 40s, partly the mostly sunny breezy and cooler tomorrow. Look for a high in the mid 50s. On Sunday, lots of sunshine a breezy NA chilly day highs only in the mid to upper 40s, sunshine lighter winds by Monday highs mid 50s, then a nice day on Tuesday, lots of sunshine and warmer with a high into the lower 60s. I'm storm team four meteorologist Mike Jennifer right now DuPont circle it's 57 Germantown 56 and annandale 59 some rain rolling in from west to east
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"Configuration. In fact, the current crossing is very similar, but even worse than the configuration we had 6 years ago when unfortunately every combat bicyclist was killed. Just over half of county residents surveyed said their satisfied with the pedestrian experience, the Montgomery county planning board is working on a pedestrian master plan that includes suggestions like shifting to no right on red for drivers and crosswalks where you don't have to push a button to cross a hearing on the plan is set for Thursday, march 23rd, Kate Ryan. Fairfax county is taking additional steps to keep houses of worship safe, free security assessments are now available to congregations in the area. The security assessment will look into safety policies and how houses of worship can improve their security. Surveys have been offered for some time, but fairfax county police say due to rising trends of bias related crimes across the country, it's about being proactive. Houses of worship interested in requesting a survey should expect to spend a few hours at the property with officers, and the entire property should be accessible. Anyone interested can reach out to the crime prevention officer or the community outreach officer at your district station. Melissa Howell WTO news. Well, still I had here on WTO, a very chilly forecast. What could that mean for the cherry blossoms? Then, have you heard about Amtrak's new night owl fares? You can save a lot of money, but there may be another price to pay there. And Scott mcfarlane standing by in just a few minutes, CBS News, congressional correspondent with all kinds of things from TikTok to a judge warning about more political violence, stay with us on WTO tonight at 7 O 8. Michael and sons, peting tune up for only $59. Michael. Traffic and weather on the 8s and when it breaks, we're going to Steve Dresden in the traffic center. And Dimitri good evening is starting off in Virginia on the inner loop of the capitol bell we still residual volume delays coming down from the Tyson's corner area. They do begin right around the Georgetown pike a bunch over the American legion bridge in Montgomery county expect to lay's until the big curb. Now back to Virginia, traffic moving pretty well on three 95. Southbound 95, a skin slow lorton over the yaka Quan after Potomac mills, it does open up nicely all the way down to the Fredericksburg area different story on the northbound side. We're still very slow approaching exit one 18 and thornburg that's Virginia is 6 O 6, multi vehicle X and it contained to the right side it's two to the left, getting it by with delays. Over in Maryland again, slow on the beltway both directions Montgomery county from the American legion bridge over to the big curb. And then once again, inter loop slows down after Connecticut avenue up to New Hampshire, and that's where we had cranch activity, moved to the right shoulder, prince George's county, beltway and decent shaped new incidents to report either direction, we are a bit slow on the BW Parkway, both directions expect volume delays outside the beltway all the way up to the area route 32. Traffic has brought to you by navy, federal credit union, proud to serve members of the armed forces DoD veterans and their families. Our members are the mission. Learn more and navy federal dot org. Steve dresner, WTO traffic. Storm team four's Mike stenner is with us. I don't have to tell you people are out celebrating at Saint Patrick's Day. It's the tournament. And then we're looking forward to the cherry blossoms Mike, but you might be the bearer of bad news when it comes to that.
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"In fact, the current crossing is very similar, but even worse than the configuration we had 6 years ago when unfortunately a recumbent bicyclist was killed. Just over half of county residents surveyed said their satisfied with the pedestrian experience, the Montgomery county planning board is working on a pedestrian master plan that includes suggestions like shifting to no ride on red for drivers and crosswalks where you don't have to push a button to cross. A hearing on the plan is set for Thursday, march 23rd, Kate Ryan. WTO news. 5 34 terps fans across the beltway are cheering. Let's go. Maryland. The terrapin women crushed holy cross 93 to 61 in the first round of the NCAA tournament today in college park. They now advance to face Arizona Sunday. On the men's side, the terps will face top seeded Alabama tomorrow night, as we continue following other men's first round action this afternoon. Keep it here on WTO for updates on all the March Madness in sports at 25 and 55, a special bracket update at 15 and 45 whenever those games are in progress. Councilmember Vincent graves claiming that he was wrongfully removed as chair of the committee on health in the D.C. council, and now he's filing a discrimination complaint against his colleagues on the council. Gray filed the charges with the EEOC after he alleges council chair film mendelssohn, let us scheme to demote gray from his committee position due to his health. In 2021, grace suffered a stroke, but says he had no long-term effects. He also tore his Achilles last year. The charge of discrimination suit states the council violated title 7 of the Civil Rights Act and the D.C. human rights act. In response to the complaint, mendelson says, there is no basis to the allegations and he is sorry, gray feels either of the laws, the council strongly supports have been violated, shy and Karen, WTO P news. Time, 5 35, keep it here on WTO P because, coming up after traffic and weather. The last of a low commission stock trading pioneer vanishes this month, I'm Jeff Gable. It's 5 36. I
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"Configuration. In fact, the current crossing is very similar, but even worse than the configuration we had 6 years ago when unfortunately a recumbent bicyclist was killed. Just over half of county residents surveyed said their satisfied with the pedestrian experience, the Montgomery county planning board is working on a pedestrian master plan that includes suggestions like shifting to no ride on red for drivers and crosswalks where you don't have to push a button to cross a hearing on the plan is set for Thursday, march 23rd, Kate Ryan. News. After a dominant regular season, the Maryland women have begun what they hope is a long run in the NCAA tournament. The second seed of terps are way ahead of holy cross at the Xfinity center today. Another local school, top seeded Virginia tech will face Chattanooga at 5 30. First round action for the men's tournament also continues, so keep it here with WTO for sports at 25 and 55, and for special bracket updates at 15 and 45 while the games are in progress. NCAA celebrations Saint Patrick's Day festivities along with all those big parties are programs to keep people who might celebrate a little bit too much off the roads It'll be a good time this weekend, but you want to put safety first. People need to know how dangerous this period is. Kurt Erickson is president of the Washington regional alcohol program. Make no mistake about it. Saint Patrick's Day is on the same annals of DUI holidays. He says 45% of all deaths on Saint Patrick's Day involve drunk drivers. They've partnered with Liv to provide credits of up to $15 to help folks get home safely. We'll have a healthy level of ridership. But again, the program is only as good as the number of people that use it. Maryland's highway safety office is also offering $15 credits Friday and Saturday. Melissa Howell WTO P news. March isn't only known for madness, but also for cherry blossoms, and this weekend a lot of us will start walking the title basin to get a glimpse of the opening buds. The national cherry blossom festival will start tomorrow, which is march 18th and continue all the way through April 16th. Diana mayhew heads the festival tomorrow they'll open the title basin welcome area between the Theodore Roosevelt and Martin Luther King Jr. memorials. There's a stage there. Live performances starts at noon each day and continue till 6 o'clock. There's concessions and a beer garden activities for the kids. Before the pandemic, the festival typically drew 1.5 million visitors. Generally, I think all of the hospitality and the attractions in the city are seeing some good prior bookings. Just in time for peak bloom metros offering train service more often, starting Monday, silver, orange blue, and blue plus trains
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"And her puppy indie wait at a traffic light when asked about her experience as a pedestrian at a Bethesda intersection. I mean, I feel like this is pretty adequate minus like I don't like this turn on red. Montgomery county officials are considering ways to improve pedestrian travel, Eli glacier with Montgomery county planning board says a pedestrian master plan is in the works. It lays out all of these different recommendations. So in the next ten, 20, 30, 40 years, we're creating Montgomery county that's much more pedestrian friendly. A hearing is scheduled for Thursday, march 23rd. Kate Ryan, WTO news. After a dominant regular season, the Maryland women basketball team begin with a hope is a long run in the NCAA tournament, the second seated Turks hosting holy cross at the Xfinity center today. Right now, the terps already up big in the first half. Another local school top seeded Virginia tag faces Chattanooga at 5 30 this evening. First round action for the men's tournament also continues this afternoon, stick with WTO be sports at 25 and 55 for updates. We'll also have special bracket updates at 15 and 45 as the games are in progress. When March Madness falls on Saint Patrick's Day, you better drink responsibly while you should always drink responsibly. Programs are offering discounted rides to prevent drunk drivers from being on the roads. Drunk driving is the number one concern for the Washington regional alcohol program this weekend. At the national level, 30% of all traffic deaths still involve drunk drivers. Kurt Erickson is the nonprofit's president. It's less at the greater Washington area. It's 25%. Again, still far too many. They've partnered with lived for their sober ride program, a $15 credit for riders. It starts Friday evening and will run through Saturday. Maryland's highway safety office is also offering $15 credits. Erickson says he hopes folks will take even more steps to stop drunk driving by reporting anything you see on the roads. 9-1-1 in the District of Columbia or Maryland or pound 7 7 in Virginia that could be an extra set of eyes. So how will WTO penis? Are you thinking of taking a trip to Hawaii this summer? Maybe flying south
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"The skull and target a deep brain area. For many, it's reduced the impact of Parkinson's on their daily lives. Michelle Morello, WTO news. Like Forrest mall and Gaithersburg hasn't been demolished yet, but we're learning more about what comes next. The Montgomery county planning board unanimously approved the redevelopment plans that include a community park, a transit center, and residential units to be built across a 102 acres, public comments posted on the Gaithersburg planning website show mixed reactions. Some are calling the plan to redevelop the space well thought out and essential law others are calling for more green space. Like Forrest mall will close its doors at the end of this month after first opening 45 years ago. Getting a voucher to live in one of D.C.'s 8000 public housing apartments is tough ten years ago, the city's housing authority froze a lengthy weight list. But now the department has a plan to reopen applications. I've been on the waitlist since the first week of January 2006. Ronald Smith is not alone, the 76 year old testified to the D.C. committee on housing about his troubles in finding a place to live. I reached out down everything that I know how to do. Smith is one of 22,000 people who are on the wait list, Brendan Donald to overseas D.C.'s housing authority says it has to reach out to everyone on that list to see if they still need housing before it can change policy and open up the wait list, giving new applicants preference on the location. There are about 500 units that are ready for people to move in. Meghan clarity WTO P news. There are health concerns following a large religious gathering that took place west of our region. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says as many as 20,000 people who attended a religious revival in central Kentucky a month ago may have been exposed to measles several cases have been confirmed. The revival took place at asbury university, a Christian liberal arts school. You have people coming in from across the state and across the country. And so anybody that was there that day or we would check your vaccination status. Doctor Lee Dawson is chief medical officer baptist health in Lexington, Kentucky. Jim crisilla CBS News. Happy Friday, it's 7 18. Traffic and weather on the 8s Rita Kessler is watching traffic in the traffic center. Thanks, Michelle. We may have a new problem on two 70 in the southbound direction before the lane divider report of bales of hay spilled along the right side and flying around. So that doesn't sound too good. It could be a little bit messy. It shows you some more volume past there, but not really much of a delay. Nobody's traveling on two 70 this morning, not really seeing any delays coming from one O 9, headed all the way to the lane divide to get except for that brief spot where we did have the debris spill. Outer leap topside slow from university boulevard, passing 29 coalsville road, southbound Baltimore Washington Parkway looks a lot better, looks like the crash that was after four 10 may have cleared at least out of the travel portion of the roadway. Still seeing some volume from the beltway toward the good luck road overpass, in about 50 is heavy after two O two toward New York avenue. If you're in the district, southbound D.C. two 95 slows from burrows passing east capital street. The inbound suitland Parkway delay from branch avenue to the light at Stanton road. Now, in Virginia, northbound 95 still a trouble spot at a Dale City all the way into lorton, the crash is in the express lanes along the left side, so your main lanes are completely open. As to be expected, you're going to be more jam packed in those express lanes than in the main lanes at this time, trying to get through this stretch. After you get out of lorton, everything looks good into Springfield. It is southbound 95 that is still slow after 6 ten garrisonville road after yes, after garrisonville road headed past 6 30 in Stafford. That had been the scene of an earlier wreck, 66 no reported issues, eastbound looks good out of manassas. Headed all the way to the beltway. Northbound 28 a little slow out of manassas, trying to make your way to the light at new Braddock road, and the
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"It's 7 41. There's a change coming in Prince William county as the top election officials as he's stepping down. He says it's due to an ongoing concern with the local GOP. Prince William county registrar, Eric Olson has announced plans to resign after the midterm elections. He tells inside nova despite efforts to work with Republicans, stress, health concerns, and pushback over election day assignments from a local GOP leader ultimately led to the decision. Republicans say Olsen is overreacting to a state law that gives local parties oversight when it comes to who serves in chief roles. Olsen took over the position last year after the county's former registrar was indicted on corruption charges. Officials have not provided details about the charges. We have reached out to the county's GOP chair for comment. Melissa Howell, WTO news. Democrats and fairfax county have nominated Holly siebold as their candidate in a special election to fill an open seat in the House. Delegate Mark keem 6 term Democrat is stepping down for a job in the Biden administration. See bold a former fairfax county school teacher will face voters in a special election next January, district 35, by the way, includes mcclain, Tyson, dun loring, oakton, Vienna, and other parts of fairfax county, and it's been a democratic hands since 2003. The chair of the Montgomery county planning board is denying allegations in the newest chapter to unfold at the agency facing controversy. Planning board chair, Casey Anderson, strongly denies, contents of a leaked email that accuses him of creating a hostile workplace, Bethesda magazine says Anderson says the allegation is false, and he will not be resigning as chair of the planning board, Anderson was reprimanded recently by the Montgomery county council and stripped of four weeks pay when the council learned he kept a well stocked liquor cabinet in his office. Coming up on WTO, a goal line interception delivers the latest commander's loss, 7 43