Politics
Former state senator, Prince George’s Co. council chair David Harrington dies at 68
WTOP: David Harrington, a former Maryland senator who was also chair of the Prince George’s County Council and president of the county’s Chamber of Commerce, has died. He was 68. Harrington was a senator from […]
Lindsey Graham Introduces Bill Banning Abortions Nationwide After 15 Weeks
WASHINGTON INFORMER: Sen. Lindsey Graham introduced a bill Tuesday that bans abortions in the United States after 15 weeks. Graham, South Carolina Republican, reiterated the GOP’s argument that states should decide abortion rights. He said […]
How Wes Moore is deploying his military service on the campaign trail
Maryland Matters: It’s hardly news that Wes Moore, the Democratic nominee for governor, is highlighting his military service as part of his campaign. Since entering the race over a year ago, Moore has spoken frequently […]
Economic Development
Grants and Special Programs
Washington Informer: Wow. What a difference a year makes! Last summer we were still in the grips of COVID-19, inflation was tame and 30-year mortgage rates were around 3%. As of September 1, 2022 average […]
Prince George’s Co. council passes property tax credit for older residents
The Prince George’s County Council unanimously passed a bill Tuesday that would give some of the Maryland county’s older residents a 20% property tax credit. According to the legislation, residents 65 years old or older […]
Ninety Ten by DC Sweet Potato Cake Opens in Downtown Washington
April Richardson’s eatery, Ninety Ten by DC Sweet Potato Cake Bakery & Cafe, opened Tuesday in downtown Washington, close to Farragut Park, to a crowd of roughly 50 people including D.C. Deputy Mayor of Planning […]
Hometown Sports
DC NEWS NOW: DMV high school football rankings (Sept. 26, 2022)
DC NEWS NOW: WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Public and private high school football teams from Washington, D.C., Frederick, Montgomery, Prince George’s and Washington counties in Maryland, and Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William counties in […]
Bowie State Visits St. Augustine’s Saturday
BOWIE STATE ATHLETICS: BOWIE, Md. – The Bowie State football team will look turn strides and get back into the winning column as the Bulldogs will continue its road skid this weekend to Raleigh, N.C. to […]
PGA Tour’s Latest Diversity Report Garners High Marks, Even at Howard University
WASHINGTON INFORMER: Howard University’s Gregory Odom Jr. made his PGA Tour debut in May at the Wells Fargo Championship in Maryland. His exciting entry came, in part, because of a sponsor exemption – a mechanism […]
Local News
Maryland car seat law takes effect Saturday
WTOP: A law in Maryland about children’s car seats goes into effect Saturday. It aims to clear up some confusion about the type of car seat that should be used. “We want to keep our […]
Bladensburg Community Throws Down the Gauntlet as Rents Soar
WASHINGTON INFORMER: In recent reports, The Informer shared concerns about rent increases in Laurel. But similar practices leading to rent hikes have allegedly been conducted by the same housing group, Schweb Partners LLC, in Bladensburg. […]
D.C. Officials Celebrate Groundbreaking on The Asberry at Barry Farm
WASHINGTON INFROMER: The Barry Farm redevelopment project in Ward 8 took a major step forward on Sept. 26 as District officials and residents broke ground on its first building under the auspices of the New […]
Wellness
Lindsey Graham Introduces Bill Banning Abortions Nationwide After 15 Weeks
WASHINGTON INFORMER: Sen. Lindsey Graham introduced a bill Tuesday that bans abortions in the United States after 15 weeks. Graham, South Carolina Republican, reiterated the GOP’s argument that states should decide abortion rights. He said […]
COVID-19 vaccine may become annual, like flu shot
Maryland Matters: COVID-19 booster shots are on track to become as frequent as the annual flu shot, though high-risk people may need more than one dose per year, Biden administration officials said Tuesday. “For a […]
With parts of Baltimore under boil warning, advocates push for improvements to city’s water system
Maryland Matters: One day after Baltimore officials informed residents that E. coli spread into parts of the city’s water system and issued a boil-water advisory, advocates are calling for improvements to the city’s water infrastructure. […]
Upcoming Events
2022 DC Theatre Week Returns
WASHINGTON INFORMER: From Sept. 22 to Oct. 9, theater lovers can see a diverse group of performances during DC Theatre Week 2022. Coordinating this three-week event is Theatre Washington, the organizer of collaborative partnerships and programs […]
DC looks to ‘preserve and promote’ its Latino culture during Hispanic Heritage Month
WTOP: D.C.’s Hispanic Heritage Month calendar of events this year will have more than just festivals and parties. Along with the traditional festivities, the Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs is focused on trying to “preserve and promote” […]
Maryland Restaurant Week returns starting Sept. 16
WTOP: On the heels of the Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Association’s annual summer restaurant week in August, the Restaurant Association of Maryland brings back Maryland Restaurant Week starting Sept. 16. The event actually runs for 10 days, running […]
Community Resources
Domestic Violence Grants Available in Prince George’s
Washington Informer: Prince George’s County Council has $500,000 available for nonprofit organizations to apply in combating one of the jurisdiction’s hardest crimes: domestic violence. It’s the council’s seventh year dispersing money for groups to use […]
Metro expands $2 flat fares for weeknight travel
If you’re looking to enjoy the local nightlife in the District, Metro is rolling out some cost-saving fares starting Monday. Metrorail’s weeknight $2 flat fare per one-way trip begins at 9:30 p.m. This adds to the […]
Mental health center opens in Prince George’s County
Finding a convenient place for mental health services will now be a little easier for Prince George’s County residents, with a new behavioral health center opening in Lanham, Maryland. “Our community is in crisis, and […]
Meme of the Week
Meme of the Week: August 29 to September 2
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