Politics
Prince George’s Democrats choose Del. Alonzo Washington to fill vacant Senate seat
Maryland Matters: As expected, the Prince George’s County Democratic Central Committee selected Del. Alonzo Washington on Saturday to fill a vacant seat in the Maryland Senate. The committee will forward Washington’s name to Gov. Wes […]
During historic address, Gov. Wes Moore renews promise to ‘leave no one behind’
MARYLAND MATTERS: Wes Moore became the 63rd governor of Maryland — and the state’s first Black chief executive — on Wednesday, pledging to throw open the doors of opportunity to all. In remarks offered soon […]
Brooke Lierman makes history as Maryland’s first woman comptroller
MARYLAND MATTERS: Former Del. Brooke Lierman of Baltimore City made history Monday as Maryland’s 34th comptroller and the first woman ever elected to the position. During a nearly 45-minute ceremony outside the Goldstein Treasury Building […]
Economic Development
Maryland unemployment falls, Virginia jobless rate rises
WTOP: Unemployment rates rose in seven states, including Virginia. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says the unemployment rate in Virginia was 3.0%, rising from 2.8% in November, but still lower than 3.3% a year […]
Hyattsville Business Center Coworking Space Now Open
HYATTSVILLE WIRE: A new coworking space opened in Hyattsville on Saturday. Located at 4318 Hamilton St., just behind Polka Dot Park, the Hyattsville Business Center features a 1,459-square-foot work area and a 356-square-foot private kitchenette. The business center […]
Manifest Bread now Open in Riverdale Park
HYATTSVILE WIRE: After holding a soft-launch today, Manifest Bread in Riverdale Park will officially open to the public on Tuesday, Jan. 10. Located at 6208 Rhode Island Ave. next to the former home of Banana Blossom Bistro, the […]
Hometown Sports
Three standouts from D.C. area selected as McDonald’s All-Americans
WASHINGTON POST: Riley Nelson was notified that she made the 2023 McDonald’s all-American game by a sudden onslaught of joyous teammates. “I think they saw before I did — I was too sick to look,” […]
Bishop McNamara, chasing a WCAC title, holds off St. John’s
WASHINGTON POST: Late in the fourth quarter, when the scoring had dried up and St. John’s was carving into Bishop McNamara’s lead, the Mustangs needed a basket. They had relied on strong, pressing defense throughout […]
Bowie State Men’s and Women’s Basketball Adds CIAA Broadcast Games to Schedules
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bowie State University has been chosen for several men’s and women’s basketball games to broadcast live through HBCU GO TV or the Black College Sports Broadcasting Network (BCSBNS), a subsidiary of PRC Communications. […]
Local News
Maryland board formally OKs developing area near FedEx Field
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS: Maryland officials on Wednesday voted to formally begin the process of issuing up to $400 million in bonds for developing an area around FedEx Field in Prince George’s County. The Maryland Board […]
With a Democrat in the governor’s office, local election boards are changing membership.
MARYLAND MATTERS: Every four years after an election, the Maryland governor makes what seems like routine appointments to the state’s 24 election boards, after seeking nominees from the local central committees of both the Democrat […]
Black Mayors Association Honors D.C.’s Bowser with Marion Barry Award
WASHINGTON INFORMER: The African American Mayors Association announced Friday that it has honored D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser as the inaugural recipient of the Mayor Marion Barry Jr. Award for Public Service. The award is named […]
Wellness
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 […]
‘Week of Healing’ Mixes Yoga, Conversation and D.C. Culture
WASHINGTON INFORMER: As District residents continue to reel from the trauma of poverty and violence, dozens of local organizations have joined forces to host events this week that promote unity, clarity and thought and various […]
Upcoming Events
3rd Annual Mind, Body, Soul and Spirit Retreat
The end of the year is quickly approaching and Well Spring Manor is already making plans for 2023! Mark your calendars for our 3rd Annual Mind, Body, Soul & Spirit Weekend Retreat coming to Wellspring, […]
#BiggerThanRoe | 2023 National Women’s March scheduled for Sunday
WUSA 9: Scheduled on the 50-year anniversary of Roe v. Wade, this year’s National Women’s March Mobilization will be in Madison, Wisconsin, with sister marches around the country including in the District. Sunday’s events are […]
Restaurant Week comes at (another) crucial time for DC restaurants.
WTOP: More D.C. restaurants closed last year than closed in 2021, as new struggles have eclipsed COVID-19 pandemic challenges. In 2022, at least 48 notable restaurant closures were announced, compared to 40 in 2021, according […]
Community Resources
2023 MLK Day of Service events in the DC region
WTOP: Martin Luther King Jr. Day falls on Monday, Jan. 16 this year — and in the spirit of the late civil rights leader, the weekend will be packed with opportunities for people to serve […]
Good riding to you: Metro announces hours for Christmas — and the day after
WTOP: Christmas is Sunday, so it’s maybe not surprising that Metro announced on Tuesday that buses and trains will run on a Sunday schedule. But they’ll be on that schedule Monday, Dec. 26, as well, […]
Report finds mental health services in Md. lacking for immigrant children and non-English speakers
MARYLAND MATTERS: Even though they have the financial resources from the federal government to help non-fluent English speakers receive interpretation services, many Maryland mental health providers choose not to, a study released last week found. […]
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
