Politics
In choreographed presentation, Hogan signals he’s giving serious thought to White House bid
MARYLAND MATTERS: With just seven weeks to go before he leaves office, Gov. Larry Hogan (R) tantalized a throng of supporters on Wednesday evening, declaring — in one of two campaign-style videos — that his […]
U.S. House Democrats make history electing first Black party leader in Congress
Maryland Matters: The three U.S. House Democrats who have led their party through four presidencies and thousands of floor votes formally passed the torch to the next generation Wednesday, when the party gathered behind closed […]
Vogel, Long first Gen Zers elected to Maryland General Assembly
Maryland Matters: Joe Vogel and Jeffrie Long Jr. became the first members of Gen Z elected to the Maryland General Assembly this month. Vogel, a 25-year-old political activist, immigrated from Uruguay to Rockville as a […]
Economic Development
DC tech startup creates path to 10,000 IT jobs across region
WTOP: D.C. software company BuildWithin has been awarded the Apprenticeship Building America grant through a federal program aimed at creating more apprenticeship programs across the country. The company plans to create 10,000 apprenticeships for unemployed or underemployed […]
College Park Plans ‘Aviation Landing’ Development Near Airport
Hyattsville Wire: College Park is moving ahead on a project to build shops and apartments on a stretch of land off Campus Drive near the airport. Known as “Aviation Landing,” the 1.3 million-square-foot project will […]
DC’s Museum of Illusions opens next month
WTOP: D.C.’s newest museum is an illusion. Actually, it is dozens of them. The Museum of Illusions will open Dec. 13 at CityCenterDC by the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro. The museum has more than 50 exhibits, many of them […]
Hometown Sports
Md. officials: SNAP helped thousands during pandemic, but challenges navigating system remain
MARYLAND MATTERS: Mark Griffin had a good-paying job as an ophthalmological assistant for two decades, earning enough to purchase a $150,000 home in Baltimore. But a catastrophic car accident a few years ago eroded his […]
‘Beach Boyz are back’: Friendship Collegiate seizes DCSAA Class AA crown
WASHINGTON POST: In the midst of deafening chants of “Beach Boyz” and gallons of chocolate milk and sparkling grape juice being sprayed on the team as photographers jostled for the perfect picture, Friendship Collegiate Coach […]
QO football wins 2nd straight state title
DC NEWS NOW: ANNAPOLIS, Md. (DC News Now) — For the second straight year, the Quince Orchard Cougars football team is undefeated and the Maryland 4A state champions. The Cougars defeated Flowers 32-7 in the […]
Local News
Mount Rainier Revamps Storefronts in Historic Downtown
HYATTSVILLE WIRE: Mount Rainier is revamping the exterior of several businesses along Rhode Island Avenue. Facade improvements are underway on buildings on the eastern side of Rhode Island Avenue dating to the 1920s and ’30s, from […]
GOODProjects, Ari Lennox and Long Live GoGo Team Up for Party with a Purpose
WASHINGTON INFORMER: When GOODProjects, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Southwest D.C., decided to partner with singer Ari Lennox and Long Live GoGo for the GOOD Holiday Ball, the goal was to host the biggest toy drive Washington, D.C., has ever […]
Fresh Green Offers Healthy Local Food Options
WASHINGTON INFORMER: Across Prince George’s County, there are a plethora of Chinese carryouts, tobacco stores that sell as many snacks as tobacco, and drive-thru fast-food options to service commuters on the go. Jeremiah Abu-Bakr, the […]
Wellness
Fresh Green Offers Healthy Local Food Options
WASHINGTON INFORMER: Across Prince George’s County, there are a plethora of Chinese carryouts, tobacco stores that sell as many snacks as tobacco, and drive-thru fast-food options to service commuters on the go. Jeremiah Abu-Bakr, the […]
DC Health Benefits Exchange Authority Votes to Ease Access to Services for Children
WASHINGTON INFORMER: The DC Health Benefits Exchange Authority’s executive board unanimously voted to adopt recommendations based on the work of the authority’s standard plans working group to deal with health disparities in pediatric mental health […]
Marylanders encouraged to get new COVID vaccine that targets Omicron variant
MARYLAND MATTERS: Governor Larry Hogan announced Friday that new single-dose bivalent boosters for COVID-19 will be widely available in Maryland after Labor Day. Some doses of the new boosters — which target the Omicron BA.4 […]
Upcoming Events
The Office Experience: Washington D.C
This fall, fans of The Office will be transported to the world of Dunder Mifflin Paper Company when The Office Experience opens in Washington D.C. on Thursday, November 17. Guests are invited to celebrate their […]
Santa Arrival PJ Party at PG Mall
November 19, 10am-12pm Santa’s coming to town! Join us in Center Court in front of Macy’s to welcome Santa to Mall at Prince George’s with a fun-filled PJ party! Put on your favorite holiday pajamas […]
Taco, Beer, Tequila Festival 2022
Get your TACO ON at National Harbor! The all in one Taco Festival, Beer Festival and Tequila Festival is here at the National Harbor Waterfront Location at Southpointe bigger, more tacos, amazing waterfront views! There […]
Community Resources
Time is running out for Md. drivers with unpaid tolls to save money
WTOP: The clock is ticking for Maryland drivers to pay outstanding toll bills without having to pay any late fees. Maryland transportation officials launched a program in February allowing drivers who have late fees associated with unpaid […]
DC Bread for the City gives away Holiday Helpings until November 23 to DC Residents
DC Bread for the City is giving away $50 debit cards, turkeys, and grocery bags with bonus holiday fixings to DC Residents until November 23. You can pick up these items Monday to Thursday, 9 […]
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 […]
Meme of the Week
Meme of the Week: August 29 to September 2
Check out the Meme of the Week from @ChristianLMay on Twitter.
