Politics
Barriers fall as Wes Moore is declared victor, Maryland’s first Black governor
MARYLAND MATTERS: Democrat Wes Moore cruised to victory in the race for governor on Tuesday, becoming just the third Black person in U.S. history — and the first in Maryland — to be elected governor. […]
Joe Biden Stumps for Wes Moore in pre-Election Day rally at Bowie State University
Maryland Matters: Less than 12 hours before polls open on Tuesday, President Joe Biden traveled to Maryland to make one final pitch to encourage voters to choose Wes Moore for governor. “This guy’s the real,” […]
Md. leaders appeal to Biden administration on FBI HQ
WTOP: A long list of Maryland leaders at the federal, state, and local level, many of them Black, stood in front of the entrance to the Greenbelt Metro Station Friday and spoke into microphones as […]
Economic Development
Gym owners react to Prince George’s Co. lifting mask mandate
There are mixed feelings as Prince George’s County, Maryland, gyms prepare for the end of the local mask mandate. As masks become optional on Monday in the area, Mel Blain, owner of Posh Cycling and […]
Maryland Crab Industry Says Labor Shortage Looms Again
Ask Jack Brooks, president of the Chesapeake Bay Seafood Industries Association, how the Maryland crab-picking season ahead looks right now, and he simply said, “Ugly.” The problem has nothing to do with the supply of […]
Cannabis Legalization Legislation Headed to the Senate
The Maryland House of Delegates passed a bill Friday that would allow voters to decide whether to legalize cannabis. If House Bill 1, sponsored by House Judiciary Committee Chair Luke H. Clippinger (D-Baltimore City), successfully makes […]
Hometown Sports
USC QB Caleb Williams becomes DC region’s first Heisman winner
WTOP: D.C. native and University of Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams has become the first-ever player from the D.C. region to win the Heisman Trophy, college football’s most coveted award. ESPN announced Williams, who had […]
With versatility and growth spurts, D.C. area’s junior class stands tall
WASHINGTON POST: Donnie Freeman was always a big kid. His parents are tall, and he inherited their height. But when Freeman was in middle school, he kept growing. One spurt after another carried him from […]
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 […]
Local News
Bowie State to Face Elizabeth City State Thursday in CIAA Quarterfinals
BOWIE STATE ATHLETICS: The No. 4 seeded Bowie State Bulldogs will face the No. 5 seeded Elizabeth City State Vikings during the quarterfinal round of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Women’s Basketball Tournament Thursday, Feb. […]
Through activism, Maryland’s homeless youth are driving search for solutions
MARYLAND MATTERS: Young people are emerging as advocates in the crisis of youth homelessness in Maryland. In Prince George’s, Baltimore, Frederick and Howard Counties, those efforts are focused at Youth Action Boards, which work to […]
Black Baltimoreans fight to save homes from redevelopment
ASSOCIATED PRESS: In 2018, Angela Banks received bad news from her landlord: Baltimore officials were buying her family’s home of four decades, planning to demolish the three-story brick row house to make room for a […]
Wellness
Women Find a Winning Solution in Dealing With Hair Loss
After Actor Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock during the Oscars for making a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith’s shaved head, one word was echoed around the world – alopecia. From break rooms to the […]
Without Current Health Trend Data, Providers are ‘Flying Blind,’ Lawmaker and Health Expert Say
When Maryland publishes its annual set of updates on public health, physicians and other providers gain access to thousands of data points as to how the state’s more than six million residents are faring. The […]
Fauci says US ‘out of the pandemic phase’
If you’re looking for good news these days, Dr. Anthony Fauci might have some on offer: The United States, he believes, is emerging from the pandemic phase, as infection rates trend lower and restrictions are […]
Upcoming Events
As the Something in the Water festival approaches, what are some DOs and DON’Ts?
WASHINGTON (WDVM) — The Something in the Water Festival is opening its doors in Washington, D.C. for the first time this Friday. As people prepare to head to the festival, here are some guidelines from […]
Juneteenth Festival by M-NCPPC at Watkins Regional Park
The Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County, part of the Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission, is pleased to announce its 2022 Festival for Juneteenth: the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of […]
Summer Atrium Light & Fountain Show at National Harbor
The whole Atrium comes alive with this spectacular, swashbuckling show! Guests and visitors will be amazed when they view this dazzling display of lights, fountains, lasers and more. This event takes place at Gaylord National Resort […]
Community Resources
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Meme of the Week: January 2 to 6
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