Politics
Moore Administration Previews Housing Legislation as Marylanders Face Housing Crisis
MARYLAND MATTERS: Gov. Wes Moore’s long-anticipated plan to tackle housing issues this legislative session is taking shape, as the governor’s office released a three-part outline Monday highlighting areas where his administration thinks they can best […]
Moore Plans One-Time Infusion to Ease Pain of Transportation Cuts
MARYLAND MATTERS: The administration of Gov. Wes Moore (D) is expected Tuesday to announce a one-year infusion of cash meant to ease the initial effects of draconian cuts to transportation projects over the next six […]
Pr. George’s Leaders Weigh Spending Cuts as Shortfall Looms
WASHINGTON POST: The county isn’t alone in grappling with a confluence of challenges from the pandemic recovery, eroding federal aid and increased expenses. The Prince George’s County Council is being advised to cut spending and […]
Economic Development
College Park Business Closures
WASHINGTON INFORMER: College Park shoppers are saddened to know that the Campus Village Shoppes, located at 8147 Baltimore Avenue, will have all retailers relocate as the shopping center is being converted to student housing. Sixty-day […]
Chick-fil-A Ghost Kitchen to Open in College Park on Sept. 14
HYATTSVILLE WIRE: Chick-fil-A’s new ghost kitchen is scheduled to open in College Park on Thursday, Sept. 14. Called Little Blue Menu, the kitchen delivery service will be located at 7242 Baltimore Ave., the former site of the Applebee’s restaurant. […]
Zeke’s Coffee Begins Expansion of Woodridge Location on Route 1
HYATTSVILLE WIRE: Zeke’s Coffee recently began construction on the expansion of its Route 1 location in the Woodridge neighborhood of D.C., just south of Mount Rainier. “It’s been a long time coming, but today we started […]
Hometown Sports
Bullis girls rack up meet records at New Balance Nationals Outdoor
WASHINGTON POST: On Saturday afternoon, Mirai Bernard found herself on a secluded part of the warmup track at the University of Pennsylvania’s Franklin Field. She had just placed 22nd in the girls’ 400 meters, her […]
Bulldog Softball Duo Participated in 2023 HBCU All-Star Game Last Weekend
BOWIE STATE ATHLETICS: Bowie State’s Lindsey George and Jayla Hill were selected to participate in the 2023 Minority Softball Prospect HBCU All-Star Game held last Friday (June 2) at the Grizzly Softball Complex on the campus of Georgia Gwinnett College […]
Bowie State Volleyball to Host Combine and Exposure Camp June 2-4
BOWIE STATE ATHLETICS: Bowie State women’s volleyball in conjunction with the HB See You Girls Volleyball Combined and Exposure Camp have teamed up to host the first of three summer camp exposures, beginning with the […]
Local News
Probable Cause? Baltimore Police are Making Fewer Improper Arrests, Monitoring Team Finds
BALTIMORE SUN: The number of Baltimore Police Department arrests lacking in “probable cause,” or a legally sound and properly documented reason to arrest someone, has dropped significantly in recent years, a recently released independent audit […]
She Was Once Without a Home. Now She Helps Others Get Off the Streets.
WASHINGTON POST: April Veney joined the staff of Miriam’s Kitchen in 2018, where she works to find permanent homes for people experiencing homelessness. She was herself without a home from age 16 to 23. April […]
‘Tired and Fed Up:’ Juvenile Crime Top of Mind in PG County as Numbers Rise
FOX DC: How to fight violent crime was the topic of discussion at a forum Tuesday night in Prince George’s County – especially surrounding the youth. “We the youth of this county are tired and […]
Wellness
COVID-19 deaths jump by 40%, but cases falling globally, WHO says
By: Associated Press The number of people killed by the coronavirus surged by more than 40% last week, likely due to changes in how COVID-19 deaths were reported across the Americas and by newly adjusted figures from […]
Maryland Lawmakers Pass Bill to Expand Access to Abortion
By Brian Witte The Maryland General Assembly passed a bill Tuesday that would expand access to abortion by ending a restriction that only physicians provide them and requiring most insurance plans to cover abortion care […]
Here’s who Dr. Fauci thinks will need a 4th COVID vaccine dose in the immediate future
Author: Jess Arnold As a new variant makes its way across the United States, many are wondering if everyone will need a fourth COVID vaccine dose to protect themselves. WUSA9 took those questions to President Biden’s […]
Upcoming Events
2022 DC Theatre Week Returns
WASHINGTON INFORMER: From Sept. 22 to Oct. 9, theater lovers can see a diverse group of performances during DC Theatre Week 2022. Coordinating this three-week event is Theatre Washington, the organizer of collaborative partnerships and programs […]
DC looks to ‘preserve and promote’ its Latino culture during Hispanic Heritage Month
WTOP: D.C.’s Hispanic Heritage Month calendar of events this year will have more than just festivals and parties. Along with the traditional festivities, the Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs is focused on trying to “preserve and promote” […]
Maryland Restaurant Week returns starting Sept. 16
WTOP: On the heels of the Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Association’s annual summer restaurant week in August, the Restaurant Association of Maryland brings back Maryland Restaurant Week starting Sept. 16. The event actually runs for 10 days, running […]
