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Prince George’s County moves closer to stiffer punishment for illegal off-road vehicles ‘Movies on the Potomac’ returns to National Harbor May 1 Poll: Biden, Moore ride approval bump; differing views on juvenile justice Domino Sugar sign set to light up with tribute to Orioles’ playoff run Poll: Marylanders favor tough-on-crime approach to youth violence Ivey Backs Alsobrooks in Senate Race; Jawando Gains Endorsements; Trone’s New Ad Buys Anacostia River receives failing grade, but hope remains for its future
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Local News October 2, 2023

Anacostia River receives failing grade, but hope remains for its future

by Derrick Ward

NBC WASHINGTON: Caretakers of the Anacostia River have set a goal of ensuring the river is clean enough to swim and fish in by 2025. But, in their annual river report card, the Anacostia Watershed […]

Local News September 29, 2023

New Korean Barbecue Hotspot Opens in College Park

by DMV Digest Staff

HYATTSVILLE WIRE: A new all-you-can-eat Korean barbecue restaurant is aiming to take College Park’s Asian restaurant scene to the next level. Located at 8503 Baltimore Ave., MeatUp Korean BBQ is located in the former home of Kangnam […]

Local News September 28, 2023

Md. Board of Education may change how the state tracks students’ college readiness

by DMV Digest Staff

MARYLAND MATTERS: An analysis of Maryland’s current “college readiness” metrics meant to determine whether high school students are properly prepared for college may be improperly assessing a large percentage of students, according to a new […]

Local News September 27, 2023

Hyattsville Artist Paints New Mural Along D.C. Bike Trail

by DMV Digest Staff

HYATTSVILLE WIRE: A Hyattsville retiree and working artist recently painted a new mural along the Metropolitan Branch Trail in D.C. Elliott Hamilton, 63, was one of 16 artists chosen by the NoMa Business Improvement District […]

Local News September 27, 2023

Ivey Backs Alsobrooks in Senate Race; Jawando Gains Endorsements; Trone’s New Ad Buys

by DMV Digest Staff

WASHINGTON INFORMER: The race to replace Sen. Ben Cardin’s soon-to-be-vacant seat is heating up as candidates continue to gain prominent endorsements and advocate for why they are the best person for the job. Congressman Ivey […]

Local News September 25, 2023

Cannabis administration receives pushback on licensing timeline

by DMV Digest Staff

CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE: Some potential cannabis businesses are criticizing the tight turnaround to obtain new licenses to grow, process or distribute marijuana, after the Maryland Cannabis Administration announced applications will open on Nov. 13, with […]

Local News September 25, 2023

At CBC Foundation conference, Maryland lawmakers stress value of diversity in schools and in business

by DMV Digest Staff

MARYLAND MATTERS: Maryland politicians were among the thousands who headed to Washington, D.C. this week for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 52nd legislative conference. Rep. Glenn Ivey (D-4th) hosted a panel discussion on how this […]

Local News September 22, 2023

Amazon Hiring 9K Workers In Maryland Ahead Of Holidays

by DMV Digest Staff

AMAZON: Amazon this week announced it plans to hire more than 250,000 workers for the 2023 holiday season, and about 9,000 of those jobs are in Maryland, according to the company and a report. In […]

Local News September 22, 2023

Prince George’s County Council Narrowly Votes Down Virtual Attendance Option

by DMV Digest Staff

WASHINGTON INFORMER: In a narrow vote, the Prince George’s County Council has voted against allowing virtual participation and attendance, which was used by all council members during the pandemic. The measure was sponsored by Council […]

Local News September 20, 2023

Will this computer lab do for the DC area what the PC did for Silicon Valley?

by DMV Digest Staff

WTOP: Quantum computing is the next big technological breakthrough and will likely be used to radically define people’s lives, helping to solve problems and make technology even smarter. But it’s not like the regular computer […]

Local News September 20, 2023

State restarts controversial bidding process for BWI Airport concessions contract

by DMV Digest Staff

MARYLAND MATTERS: Seven months after pulling the plug on a controversial process to find a company to run the concessions operations at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport, the state is trying again. Late Monday, the Maryland […]

Local News September 19, 2023

H Street Festival Filled with Black Businesses

by DMV Digest Staff

WASHINGTON INFORMER: With sunny weather, go-go music cranking, people shopping and jamming, and vendors filling the H Street corridor, the 2023 H Street Festival on Saturday was a huge celebration of the beauty of D.C. […]

Local News September 18, 2023

Teen Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of DuVal HS Student: Police

by DMV Digest Staff

PATCH: A 17-year-old Glenarden teen has been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of a DuVal High School student that happened outside the school in Lanham. The suspect attended Charles Herbert Flowers High School, […]

Local News September 15, 2023

D.C. Parents Push for More Black History in Schools to Boost Children’s Self-Esteem

by DMV Digest Staff

WASHINGTON INFORMER: Over the past few years, Pastor Brandon Enoch Bey has augmented the Black history instruction his children receive in D.C. public and public charter schools.  For instance, his curriculum highlights Maroon culture, the […]

Local News September 14, 2023

National Mall of Pickleball brings fastest-growing sport ‘to America’s front yard’

by DMV Digest Staff

WTOP: Have you been caught up in the pickleball craze? The accessible game is coming to the JFK Hockey Fields this September, with nine temporary courts being built next to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool […]

Local News September 12, 2023

GoFundMe Created For Teen Fatally Shot Outside DuVal High School

by DMV Digest Staff

PATCH: LANHAM, MD — A fundraiser has been created to help with the funeral expenses for 16-year-old Jayda Medrano Moore of Greenbelt, who was fatally shot Monday while leaving her school, DuVal High School. Jayda […]

Local News September 11, 2023

Is it time to revisit and bolster a decades-old law aimed at managing pest control in Maryland schools?

by DMV Digest Staff

MARYLAND MATTERS: Amid fretting and high hopes that their children will succeed in the academic year, concerns that students could be exposed to toxic pesticides might not be the first thought on parents’ minds. But […]

Local News September 11, 2023

Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Opens in College Park on Monday

by DMV Digest Staff

HYATSVILLE WIRE: A fast-growing national Greek franchise is opening in College Park on Monday. The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill was started in Las Vegas in 2016 and has quickly become one of the fastest-growing restaurant chains, with […]

Local News September 7, 2023

Bowie Best Buy to Close, Largo Town Center Sold

by DMV Digest Staff

WASHINGTON INFORMER: Bowie Best Buy to Close On Sept. 21 Best Buy at Bowie Town Center is closing on Sept. 21, leaving the nearest open location at Woodmore Town Center. This follows a series of Best […]

Local News September 7, 2023

Meet Corner Water: The Official Bottled Water of D.C. Providing Natural, Chemical-Free Refreshment

by DMV Digest Staff

WASHINGTON INFORMER: Two District residents are making a name for their business as well as money by offering the one substance that is vital to the survival of human beings: water. “My partner and I […]

Local News September 1, 2023

Prince George’s County Set to Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags

by DMV Digest Staff

WASHINGTON INFORMER: A new ban on single-use, carryout plastic bags distributed at checkout registers by retailers and other businesses in Prince George’s County will go into effect on Jan. 1. The bill, approved by the […]

Local News August 31, 2023

Mental health nonprofit to soon provide round-the-clock services for Marylanders in crisis

by DMV Digest Staff

MARYLAND MATTERS: With doors missing doorknobs, miscellaneous construction supplies scattered here and there, and newly painted walls that had just finished drying before the ribbon-cutting celebration began, renovations are not quite done yet at the […]

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