Politics
Lierman to Speak at Prince George’s Chamber Women’s Breakfast
WASHINGTON INFORMER: Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman will serve as the guest speaker for the Prince George’s Chamber of Commerce Women’s History Month Breakfast on March 29. The event will be held at the Oak Creek […]
Maryland lawmakers ask President Biden to intervene in FBI HQ process
WTOP: The competition between Maryland and Virginia over the new FBI headquarters picked up over the last week as both sides made what’s believed to be their final pitches to leaders from the GSA and […]
Maryland attorney general says he would ‘in good faith’ defend law to lift statute of limitations on sexual abuse claims
MARYLAND MATTERS: Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown (D) acknowledges it’s unclear how the Maryland Supreme Court would rule if asked to weigh in on the legality of a “lookback window” that would allow victims of […]
Economic Development
More stores coming to Prince George’s Co.’s Woodmore Towne Centre
WTOP: Woodmore Towne Centre in Prince George’s County, Maryland — one of the largest open-air shopping centers in the D.C. region — has signed more tenants at the property that is already more than 90% […]
Black-Owned Cereal Bar Opens at Springfield Town Center
WASHINGTON INFORMER: Eating cereal has long been considered a breakfast activity, but D.C.-area author and entrepreneur Brandi Forte and her partner, Noel Warner, have taken the morning meal to an all-day experience with the opening […]
First Annual MBE Advocacy Day in Prince George’s County
WASHINGTON INFORMER: The first annual MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) Advocacy Day in Prince George’s County, Maryland, will take place on March 28 in downtown Largo at the Wayne K. Curry Administration Building from 9 a.m. […]
Hometown Sports
Bulldogs Cruise to 14-1 Win for Clean Sweep over Washington Adventist
BOWIE STATE ATHLETICS: The Bowie State Bulldogs took a 7-0 lead in the first inning and never surrendered the advantage on the way to a 14-1 victory over the Washington Adventist Shock on Thursday evening […]
TOWSON SOFTBALL OPENS FIVE-GAME HOME STAND AGAINST MORGAN STATE ON WEDNESDAY
TOWSON ATHLETICS: The Series: Towson Tigers (13-14, 4-5 CAA) vs. Morgan State Lady Bears (15-12, 6-0 MEAC)Where: Tiger Softball Stadium – Towson, Md.When: Wednesday, March 29 – 2/4:30 p.m.Broadcast: Live stream on FloSports, Live stats at TowsonTigers.com TOWSON, Md. […]
Magic Johnson Joins Commanders Ownership Bid: Report
WASHINGTON INFORMER: Basketball legend and entrepreneur Magic Johnson has joined Josh Harris, the co-owner of the Philadelphia 76ers and NHL’s New Jersey Devils, in a bid to purchase the Washington Commanders, according to The Associated Press. Johnson […]
Local News
New DC tattoo studio features ink that eventually Disappears
WTOP: A new tattoo studio is now open in D.C., and it may be the perfect spot for people who’ve always wanted to get a tattoo, but were too nervous about having it permanently placed […]
Laurel’s Love Life Cafe Offers Coffee, Juices and Vegan-Friendly Fare
WASHINGTON INFORMER: At Laurel’s Love Life Cafe, you can find a vegan-friendly menu with fresh pressed juices such as the Punch Shot and Hydration Station that are so popular, they are now offered for bulk […]
Maryland’s Earned Income Tax Credit leaves the poorest behind. There’s a better way
MARYLAND MATTERS GUEST COMMENTARY: By Nate Golden The writer is a Baltimore City Schools teacher and the President of the Maryland Child Alliance During Governor Moore’s first State of the State address he made a […]
Wellness
Luminis Health’s hospital in Prince George’s County plans new women’s health expansion
WASHINGTON BUISNESS JOURNAL: After months of laying groundwork, Luminis Health plans to expand critical women’s health services at its Prince George’s County hospital. The health system said it will establish a women’s health hub with […]
Preparing for the next pandemic, DC hospital opens biocontainment unit
WTOP: Using lessons learned from COVID-19, MedStar Washington Hospital Center opened a unique facility designed to stop diseases from spreading. It is a 15-bed unit with advanced filtration that can stop infectious particles from moving […]
How can we reduce ER wait times in Maryland hospitals?
MARYLAND MATTERS: By Anna C. Palmisano The writer is director of Marylanders for Patient Rights. In 2022, Maryland was determined to have the longest Emergency Room wait time in all 50 states. Maryland has sustained […]
Upcoming Events
Get blasted by paint at ‘Beat the Bomb’ in DC’s Ivy City, where ‘losing is half the fun’
WTOP: Get ready to step into real-life video games where it’s not only “game over” if you lose, you get blasted by paint. Beat the Bomb is now open in the 10,000-square-foot Hecht Warehouse located in […]
National Cherry Blossom Festival in Full Force, D.C. is Open
WASHINGTON INFORMER: Featuring five weekends of food, fun, culture, entertainment and the theme “Spring It On,” the 2023 National Cherry Blossom Festival (NCBF) is all about embracing the beauty of the District’s spring full throttle. “It really […]
2023 St. Patrick’s Day events in the D.C. area
The luck of the Irish is on its way to the D.C. area with several St. Patrick’s Day events planned, from live music to beer drinking to literary celebrations and beyond. Here is a quick […]
Community Resources
Prince George’s Co. will offer rebates for surveillance cameras
WASHINGTON INFORMER: A bill that would offer rebates to Prince George’s County, Maryland, residents who buy surveillance cameras has passed unanimously, after the council heard from the parents of a teen shot last year whose […]
DC to NY on Amtrak for $20, if you’re a night owl
WTOP: Amtrak is offering cheap fares on its off-peak and overnight hours along the Northeast Corridor from D.C. to New York City. The Night Owl fares cover connections between two destinations between D.C. and New […]
The Excalibur Group to Hold Virtual Job Fair
WASHINGTON INFORMER: The Excalibur Group, an employee placement group, will host its annual job fair Thursday from noon to 1:30 p.m. virtually. The fair offers job seekers the chance to learn more about the company, […]
Meme of the Week
Meme of the Week: January 2 to 6
Check out the Meme of the Week for January 2 to 6 from Steve Kelly from the Creators Syndycate. Author DMV Digest Staff View all posts
