Diva’s DMV Local News
Two major stories are grabbing headlines across the country and here in the DMV, from new technology restrictions to a heartbreaking tragedy in Montgomery County. The Trump administration is taking steps to restrict certain foreign-made robotic devices, including robot vacuums, robotic lawn mowers, and pool-cleaning robots, citing national security concerns. Federal officials argue that many […]
Virginia is taking a new approach to road safety with the launch of its first-ever cannabis-impaired driving prevention campaign, “Relax, Don’t Drive High.” The statewide initiative, led by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), is designed to remind drivers that while cannabis may be legal for some adults, getting behind the wheel while impaired is never safe. […]
Questions surrounding medical privacy and the rising cost of living are fueling conversations across the country after reports that a federal agency has requested access to emergency room patient records from some of the nation’s largest hospital systems. According to reporting referenced in the segment, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)—the federal agency responsible for […]
Consumers could soon see money returned to their wallets after Amazon became the first major U.S. retailer to publicly commit to sharing some of its tariff refund money with customers. The announcement follows legal challenges surrounding tariffs imposed during the Trump administration. While the company has confirmed plans to issue refunds, it has not yet revealed when […]
Maryland officials are stepping in to support students affected by the recent disenrollment of hundreds of incoming Howard University students, while also helping families prepare for the back-to-school season with the return of the state’s annual tax-free week. Governor Wes Moore announced that Maryland is partnering with institutions within the University System of Maryland to […]
Virginia job seekers now have greater transparency during the hiring process thanks to a new state law aimed at making pay information more accessible. As of July 1, employers across the Commonwealth are required to include the wage, salary, or a good-faith pay rangein both public and internal job postings. The law is designed to help applicants […]
Montgomery County Public Schools is taking another major step to reduce distractions in the classroom by expanding its bell-to-bell cell phone policy to all high schools beginning with the 2026-27 school year. Starting August 25, high school students will no longer be allowed to use their cell phones during the school day. The restrictions will remain […]
A new chapter is beginning for one of Prince George’s County’s most recognizable landmarks, and this time, the public gets to help shape its identity. Developers have officially launched a public vote to determine the new name for the 515-acre property formerly known as Six Flags America. As redevelopment plans continue to move forward, residents […]
If you’re planning a trip soon, you may want to pay extra attention to your carry-on bag before heading to the airport.The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is expanding the use of advanced 3D computed tomography (CT) scanners at airport security checkpoints across the country. Unlike traditional X-ray machines, the new technology creates detailed three-dimensional images of carry-on […]
Millions of federal student loan borrowers, including many across the DMV, should keep a close eye on their mailboxes and StudentAid.gov accounts in the coming months. The U.S. Department of Education has begun notifying borrowers enrolled in the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) repayment plan that they must choose a new repayment option within 90 days of […]
As families across the DMV prepare for a new school year, Maryland and Virginia are offering tax-free shopping events that could help stretch back-to-school budgets a little further. While Washington, D.C., no longer offers a tax-free weekend, both Maryland and Virginia will once again host sales tax holidays this August, allowing shoppers to purchase certain […]
Americans may be one step closer to ending the twice-a-year ritual of changing their clocks, but daylight saving time is not permanent just yet. The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Sunshine Protection Act on July 14, advancing legislation that would make daylight saving time permanent nationwide and eliminate the annual “spring forward” and “fall […]
