Politics
Alsobrooks, Trone Show Mutual Disregard at Senate Candidate Forum
MARYLAND MATTERS: Maryland’s leading Democratic Senate candidates met in a public forum Sunday afternoon, broadly agreeing on a range of topics, including immigration policy, LGBTQ+ rights, education spending and economic priorities. But the 90-minute discussion […]
Moore Administration Partners with Nonprofit to Reduce Unintended Pregnancies in Md.
MARYLAND MATTERS: Approximately 285,000 women in Maryland live in contraceptive deserts, meaning that it is a challenge for women in those areas to obtain the means to prevent pregnancy such as intrauterine devices (IUDs), implants, […]
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott Endorses Angela Alsobrooks for US Senate
BALTIMORE SUN: Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott has endorsed Democratic Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks in the race to replace U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin when he retires at the end of his term. Alsobrooks joined […]
Economic Development
Amazon Loans Howard U. Millions for Affordable Housing Project
WASHINGTON BUSINESS JOURNAL: Howard University is advancing plans to renovate and re-tenant Howard Manor, a vacant, former rent-controlled property near campus, thanks to funds from Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ: AMZN). The university announced Friday it has […]
Prince George’s County Leads Maryland With 55,000 New Job Since 2011
THREEE60: Prince George’s County proudly announces a significant economic growth and development milestone. Over the past ten years, from 2011 to 2021, the County has successfully added 55,000 new jobs, marking a considerable achievement in […]
Modular Homes: Pittsburgh Company Works to Bring New Housing, Jobs to Prince George’s Co.
WTOP: Housing in the D.C. area isn’t affordable, in part because there isn’t enough, but also because the cost of materials and labor is high. But a Pittsburgh company on the receiving end of a […]
Hometown Sports
James Madison, Maryland, VT, Howard and Liberty Receive Invitations to College Football Bowl Games
WTOP NEWS: While the rest of the country debated the final field for the four-team College Football Playoff, five local teams — James Madison, Maryland, Virginia Tech, Liberty and Howard — all received invitations to play […]
Taulia Tagovailoa Adds to His Legacy
DBK NEWS: What were you doing when you were 23 years old? Taulia Tagovailoa became the Big Ten’s all-time passing leader during the Terps’ win against Rutgers on Saturday. A Maryland quarterback now holds the […]
Caps and Wizards Fans Just Got a New TV Network from Monumental Sports
WASHINGTON BUSINESS JOURNAL: There’s a new channel in town for D.C. sports. It’s been quite a year for Zach Leonsis. As president of media and new enterprises for Monumental Sports & Entertainment, he oversaw the […]
Local News
State Set to Announce Deep Cuts to Transportation Agencies
MARYLAND MATTERS: Maryland’s Department of Transportation is facing billions in cuts to address shortfalls that will squeeze operations and construction budgets. State officials spent the better part of this week briefing lawmakers and local leaders […]
Ward 1 Residents Voice Concerns About Crime to DC Police, City Leaders
WTOP NEWS: Troubled by the city’s violent crime, Ward 1 residents gathered Tuesday night for a town hall-style meeting with D.C. police Chief Pamela Smith. Smith told residents meeting at 8th and Florida Avenue NW […]
UMD Student Turns Experience with Incarcerated Parent Into Support Group
DBK NEWS: Twice per year when Anna Tovchigrechko was a teenager, she embarked on an eight-hour car ride to a New York State prison from her home in Maryland to visit one of her parents, […]
Wellness
UMD Tells Students To Go Home Or To Hotel If They Have COVID
PATCH: Students who live on campus at the University of Maryland must isolate at their permanent homes or perhaps at an area hotel for five days if they test positive for COVID-19, the university recently said, […]
Updated COVID-19 vaccines expected to be available in September, federal officials say
MARYLAND MATTERS: The Biden administration is gearing up for a fall vaccination campaign that not only includes updated COVID-19 boosters, but the annual flu shot and the newly approved RSV vaccine. “We’re going to be […]
Prince George’s Co. council calls on health care providers to help reduce ER wait times
WTOP: Prince George’s County residents have reported long waiting hours for care in emergency rooms, and on Monday, the county council invited local health care providers to share ways to help reduce how long patients […]
Upcoming Events
Things to do in the DC area: Holiday markets, drag Santa afternoon tea … and more!
WTOP: There’s so much to do in the D.C. area in the coming days, and WTOP has you covered with our weekly roundup of area events worth anticipating. For the 11th year, the Heurich House […]
The Best Holiday Events, Shows and Markets in the D.C. Area
WASHINGTON POST: At this time of year, there are more things to do in the D.C. area than there are names on Santa’s “nice” list. Every night brings choices: Do you want to groove to […]
2023 FALL FESTIVAL & WEEKDAY PLAYDAYS
EXPERIENCE PRINCE GEORGES: 720 Crain Hwy, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772 US, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 WEEKEND FALL FESTIVAL – Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays Activities Included in General Admission are as follows: 7-ACRE INTERACTIVE CORN MAZE, “SPOOKLEY THE SQUARE PUMPKIN” CORN MAZE, ROPE MAZE, HAY RIDES, ANIMALS, PEDAL KARTS, HAY & PLAY, KIDS CORRAL, CUB CORRAL, ROPING RANGE, GIANT HILL SLIDES, MINI HILL SLIDE, PENALTY PADDOCK, PUMPKIN BOWLING, PUZZLE MANIA, WOODEN PLAYSETS, BARNYARD BASKETBALL, *NEW TUG O’ WAR AND A BLAZING BONFIRE ON THOSE COLD CHILLY DAYS AND EVENINGS! September Hours Saturdays10:00am to 9:00pm Last admission sold at 7:00 pm Sundays10:00 […]
Community Resources
Metro to pilot more user-friendly signage
WTOP: Metro realizes navigating its trains, platforms, and stations can be confusing — the D.C. transit agency is set to begin testing new user-friendly signage, to help riders know where they are and where they’re […]
Wineries in Maryland eligible for $1 million in grants
WTOP: The Maryland Department of Commerce has $1 million in grants available for new and existing wineries in the state, and is now taking applications for the grants. The funds are made available through the […]
Laurel MARC Train Station Temporarily Closes Monday For Upgrades
PATCH: The Laurel MARC train station will close for 10 weeks starting Aug. 21 to replace platforms, stairs and ramps at the station. Officials say the $2.6 million project will help optimize safety for riders. […]
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
