The Soul 4 Reel Film Festival
The Soul 4 Reel Film Festival spotlights truly independent short films in every genre. Created by new and established filmmakers, the goal is to enlighten, inspire and build the imaginations and lives of those who […]
Maryland Gov. Moore Launches Tourism Campaign
WASHINGTON INFORMER: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and the state’s Department of Commerce’s Office of Tourism on Tuesday launched “You’re Welcome,” a campaign aiming to draw more visitors to the state. The campaign will run through […]
Md. universities receive more than $2.5 million through federal grant to train, hire mental health support
MARYLAND MATTERS: The Biden administration will distribute more than $2.5 million to four Maryland universities to train and hire new mental health service personnel in an effort to combat a “mental health crisis in our […]
Will the Commanders Stadium Stay in Prince George’s?
It’s hard to imagine that the Dan Snyder ownership era is finally over. Since almost the moment Snyder purchased that Washington Redskins in 1999, there has been little to cheer for. But at long last, […]
EMILY’s List endorses Angela Alsobrooks in crowded Maryland Senate primary
POLITICO: The Democratic group EMILY’s List endorsed Angela Alsobrooks for the Maryland Senate race on Thursday, offering the Prince George’s County executive an early boost in what is expected to be a competitive primary to replace the […]
Prince George’s Dems pick chair for House vacancy, attitudes on sports betting, and new enviro leaders
MARYLAND MATTERS: The chair of the Prince George’s County Democratic Party was chosen Thursday to fill a vacancy in the House of Delegates. The nomination of Kent Roberson, 38, will be sent to Gov. Wes […]
Maryland set to move from medicinal cannabis to recreational use
MARYLAND MATTERS: The signing of legislation legalizing cannabis in Maryland marks a mile post in a long strange trip for one Republican former delegate turned marijuana policy advocate. Don Murphy, a former lawmaker from Baltimore […]
IKEA to deliver more urban format stores to DC area
WTOP: Furniture and housewares retailer IKEA will open new format stores in Fairfax, Virginia, this summer, and in Gaithersburg, Maryland, this fall. The stores, called “Plan & Order” stores, are much smaller than traditional IKEA […]
We Own Now’s 2nd Annual ‘Ownership is the New Black’ Symposium
WASHINGTON INFORMER: Grammy Award-winning artist Derek Minor (@thederekminor) is set to host We Own Now’s (@WeOwnNowOrg) 2nd Annual “Ownership Is The New Black” symposium at The Wharf (Union Stage) in Washington D.C. on May 11, […]
Laurel Mayoral Vacancy Brings Eager Candidates
WASHINGTON INFORMER: Last month, longtime Laurel Mayor Craig Moe (D) announced his retirement, following over 20 years of service to the town. It is very likely that this election will give Laurel its first Black […]
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