Politics
‘Strategy is Imperative’: Moore Legislation Would Provide $15 Million to Reduce Childhood Poverty
MARYLAND MATTERS: In 2022, approximately 160,800 Maryland children lived in poverty across the state, according to data from the Annie E. Casey Foundation Kids Count Data Center. Gov. Wes Moore (D) is pushing legislation in the […]
Popular Baltimore County Exec. “Johnny O.” Announces Run for Congress
BALTIMORE BANNER: Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. has his sights set on Washington, launching a campaign for Congress on Tuesday. Olszewski, a Democrat in his second term as county executive, hopes to succeed longtime […]
Rep. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-Md.) Says He is Not Seeking Reelection
WASHINGTON POST: C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger (D-Md.) will retire after two decades in Congress at the end of his term this year, he announced Friday, ending a 38-year stint in public service. Ruppersberger, who turns 78 […]
Economic Development
College Park City Council Discusses Economic Development, Business Improvement District
DBK NEWS: College Park could see the development of a formal business improvement district on Route 1 and a slew of other initiatives to promote small business strength and housing affordability, according to an economic […]
Maryland Leaders Make Final Push to Move FBI HQ to Prince George’s County
ABC 7: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore along with other state leaders made a final push for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to move its headquarters to Prince George’s County. Gov. Moore joined Prince George’s […]
Monumental Said to Be Requesting $600M from D.C. to Fund Capital One Arena Upgrades
WASHINGTON BUSINESS JOURNAL: The arena is home to the Washington Wizards and Capitals and hosts other events like concerts. Monumental Sports & Entertainment is requesting $600 million in public funding from the District for a […]
Hometown Sports
‘Huge upset’ | Teen DC native defeats No. 1 seed in Mubadala Citi Open qualifying round, falls in second round
WUSA9: The tennis courts in Rock Creek Park are all too familiar for 17-year-old tennis star Clervie Ngounoue, who is fresh off a Wimbledon win. It’s the same park that introduced Ngounoue to tennis as a […]
As Commanders eye RFK Stadium, DC Council battles over bringing them home
WTOP: The Washington Commanders are the closest they’ve ever been to returning to the old RFK Stadium site in D.C. — the NFL team’s home base from the days when it won three Super Bowls […]
Former Bishop McNamara basketball player found dead
WTOP: Drexel University men’s basketball player Terrence Butler, an Upper Marlboro, Maryland, native, has died, according to the school. Butler was found dead in his on-campus apartment Wednesday morning, schools officials said. A spokesman for […]
Local News
Biden Pardons Thousands Convicted of Marijuana Charges on Federal Lands and in Washington
ASSOCIATED PRESS: President Joe Biden pardoned thousands of people who were convicted of use and simple possession of marijuana on federal lands and in the District of Columbia, the White House said Friday, in his […]
Where in Maryland are Customers Buying the Most Cannabis?
WTOP NEWS: Marylanders have been buying cannabis since it became legal on July 1, 2023, with a sales tax rate of 9%. Following a new report from Comptroller Brooke Lierman, WTOP knows where people are buying […]
Busiest Christmas and New Year’s Travel Period Kicks Off in DC Area
WTOP NEWS: If you’re someone who travels out of the D.C. region for the holidays, one of the busiest winter holiday travel days has arrived. The Transportation Security Administration projects that the busiest days for flying […]
Wellness
Prince George’s Co.-based organization offers mentorship, career counseling to nurses
Nurses on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic have continued to exit the profession after years of stress. One Prince George’s County, Maryland, organization is helping these nurses cope, offering career counseling and mentorship […]
No one wants to hear it, but another COVID wave is here in Maryland
Cases are rising around Maryland and much of the Northeast so fast it seems that everyone knows someone who has COVID-19. Some of those infected had it before, while others have it for the first […]
US Announces 3rd Round of Free COVID Tests, Will Ship Up to 8 Tests a Household
The federal government is now offering residents double the number of free COVID rapid antigen tests during its newest round of kit availability, according to an update by the United States Postal Service. Whereas in […]
Upcoming Events
Restaurant Week comes at (another) crucial time for DC restaurants.
WTOP: More D.C. restaurants closed last year than closed in 2021, as new struggles have eclipsed COVID-19 pandemic challenges. In 2022, at least 48 notable restaurant closures were announced, compared to 40 in 2021, according […]
DMV’s Top High School Basketball Talent set to compete at the Mid-Atlantic Basketball Classic this Saturday
The Mid-Atlantic Basketball Classic, presented by High-Level Sports Management, will feature several top Boys High School Basketball teams from the DMV area on Saturday, January 7th. There will be 16 teams participating in eight games […]
This year’s Consumer Electronics Show is expected to be much bigger
WTOP: The annual Consumer Electronics Show, one of the biggest in-person events, saw a sharp decline in attendance last year, but is expected to be significantly bigger this year. Arlington, Virginia-based Consumer Technology Association stages […]
