Politics
Involvement in Jan. 6 Attack Could Become Litmus Test for Some GOP Nominees
MARYLAND MATTERS: The leader of the Maryland Senate said Republican appointees to the State Board of Elections will have to answer questions about involvement in the failed Jan. 6 insurrection following the recent arrest of […]
Moore Joins Democratic Governors Asking Biden, Congress for Immigration Aid to Reverse Years of ‘Inaction’
MARYLAND MATTERS: Nine Democratic governors, including Maryland’s Wes Moore sent a letter to President Biden and congressional leaders Monday, requesting federal aid and urging changes to immigration law as their states take in an overwhelming […]
National Political Reform Group Backing Alsobrooks in Senate Primary
MARYLAND MATTERS: The political action committee for End Citizens United // Let America Vote, a national advocacy group looking to get big money out of politics and fighting to strengthen voting protections, will endorse Prince […]
Economic Development
Lots of sweets coming to National Harbor
WTOP: National Harbor developer and owner Peterson Companies has signed a lease with Focus Brands to bring some of its food options to The Waterfront District in Maryland. Those additions will include Auntie Anne’s, Jamba, […]
Here are 10 of the biggest development projects underway in suburban Maryland
WASHINGTON BUSINESS JOURNAL: As elsewhere in Greater Washington, mixed-use projects around Metro dominate suburban Maryland’s development scene. Prince George’s County, historically a lower-income bedroom community for D.C., wants to grow, especially along it’s Metro Blue […]
Prince George’s County Breaks Ground on New Health Care Facility in Greenbelt
WTOP: Ingrid Lewis, the manager of the immunization program within the Prince George’s County, Maryland, health department, is looking forward to the more prominent location of a facility that will replace the Cheverly Health Center. […]
Hometown Sports
Done deal: NFL owners OK Commanders’ record-breaking sale
WTOP: NFL owners Thursday unanimously approved the sale of the Washington Commanders to a group led by Philadelphia 76ers owner Josh Harris, clearing the way for the record-breaking deal — and putting the final nail […]
Davis wants Orioles, Stadium Authority to stop dragging feet on a new lease
MARYLAND MATTERS: Most Orioles fans want an update on a new lease agreement between the state and the team. Most fans do not have the bully pulpit used by Treasurer Dereck Davis. Davis, speaking at […]
What you need to know about the MLS All-Star Game in DC
WTOP: The American soccer world will begin to descend on D.C. ahead of the Major League Soccer All-Star Game that will take place at Audi Field in Southeast D.C. on July 19. With the league’s […]
Local News
Centers of Controversy: Is There Enough Energy for Md. to Meet Tts Tech Ambitions?
MARYLAND MATTERS: Ashburn, Virginia, lies in the shadow of Dulles International Airport. It’s best known as the home of the Washington Commanders training facilities and corporate offices. But a drive around the community reveals a […]
Vandals Strike Montgomery Co. Synagogue’s Menorah Just Before 1st Day of Hanukkah
WTOP NEWS: Members of a Montgomery County, Maryland, synagogue jumped into action to repair a bent menorah they said was vandalized hours before the first light was set to be lit for Hanukkah. Rabbi Bentzy […]
Hyattsville’s Rhode Island Avenue Trolley Trail Opens for Pedestrians and Cyclists
WTOP NEWS: While reflecting on the death of his wife Sarah, who was hit and killed while riding her bike in Bethesda last year, Dan Langenkamp celebrated the completion of the Rhode Island Avenue Trolley Trail at […]
Wellness
With Implicit Bias Hurting Patients, Some States Including Maryland, Train Doctors
By Michael Ollove In a groundbreaking study, Dr. Lisa Cooper, a leading researcher on racial health disparities at Johns Hopkins University, found that nearly all 40 participating Baltimore-area primary care doctors said they regarded their White […]
Some local schools require negative COVID-19 test before returning from spring break
By: Ivy Lyons Some school systems across Maryland and D.C. are requiring students to provide a negative COVID-19 test before they can return to class after spring break. The decisions follow a steady increase in […]
Pfizer to Seek FDA Approval for COVID Booster in Kids Ages 5 to 11
By Lauran Neergaard Pfizer said Thursday it wants to expand its COVID-19 booster shots to healthy elementary-age kids. U.S. health authorities already urge everyone 12 and older to get one booster dose for the best […]
Upcoming Events
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 […]
Prince George’s County to Hold Electronic Recycling Event on Oct. 29
WASHINGTON INFORMER: The Prince George’s County Department of the Environment will hold a household hazardous-waste and electronics recycling event on Oct. 29 at Friendly High School in Fort Washington, Md., from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Prince […]
