Politics
What does Moore’s victory mean for Baltimore? Officials hope to see more communication between City Hall and Annapolis
BALTIMORE BANNER: As Gov. Larry Hogan and Wes Moore prepare to swap places in the governor’s mansion, Baltimore officials and political analysts are gearing up for a leader they think will seek greater partnership with […]
Maryland U.S. attorney announces new push to tackle crush of gun cases
WASHINGTON POST: Maryland U.S. Attorney Erek Barron told his prosecutors Wednesday that each of them will be expected to take on at least one gun case in the coming months to help tackle the crush […]
Moore picks Fagan Harris to serve as chief of staff; announces 4 other key hires
MARYLAND MATTERS: Gov.-elect Wes Moore (D) is turning to a fellow Baltimore social entrepreneur to help him run state government. Moore announced Monday that Fagan Harris, president and CEO of Baltimore Corps, a nonprofit employment […]
Economic Development
Construction Underway on Peruvian Chicken Restaurant on Route 1
HYATTSVILLE WIRE: Construction is underway on a long-delayed Peruvian chicken restaurant coming to an empty building at the northern edge of Hyattsville’s Arts District. Suya’s Pollo a la Brasa, owned by Takoma Park resident Patrick […]
D.C. Has Highest Jobless Rate in the Nation, Labor Bureau Says
WASHINGTON INFORMER: D.C. has the highest unemployment rate in the nation when compared with states, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The city’s jobless rate in September was 4.7%, WTOP reported. By comparison, Minnesota had […]
Grants and Special Programs
Washington Informer: Wow. What a difference a year makes! Last summer we were still in the grips of COVID-19, inflation was tame and 30-year mortgage rates were around 3%. As of September 1, 2022 average […]
Hometown Sports
Pryor and Griffin Earn D2CCA All-Super Region Two Accolades
BOWIE STATE ATHLETICS: Bowie State football student-athletes Joshua Pryor and Jordan Griffin earned Division II Conference Commissioners Association (D2CCA) Super Region Two accolades, announced Thursday. Both Pryor and Griffin are two of five Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) players […]
Anii Harris Named CIAA Player of the Week
BOWIE STATE ATHLETICS: Bowie State women’s basketball sophomore Anii Harris was named the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Player of the Week on Tuesday after her efforts last week. The CIAA women’s basketball weekly honors are determined weekly […]
C.H. Flowers set to take on Quince Orchard for the Maryland 4A Football State Championship on Thursday Night
On Thursday, December 1, at 7 p.m. at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, the C.H. Flowers Jaguars will face the Quince Orchard Cougars in the Maryland Public School 4A State Championship. The 3rd Maryland 4A […]
Local News
Time is running out for Md. drivers with unpaid tolls to save money
WTOP: The clock is ticking for Maryland drivers to pay outstanding toll bills without having to pay any late fees. Maryland transportation officials launched a program in February allowing drivers who have late fees associated with unpaid […]
Industry forecast: Mortgage rates will come down next year
WTOP: Unless a homebuyer kicks up the down payment significantly, higher mortgage rates mean bigger monthly mortgage payments. And the average monthly mortgage payment has really risen quite dramatically this year. “The median mortgage payment […]
New Deal Cafe, Community Forklift, Denizens Among ‘Best of D.C.’ Poll Winners
HYATTSVILLE WIRE: The New Deal Cafe, Community Forklift and other businesses along the Route 1 corridor were named winners in the annual Washington City Paper ‘Best of D.C.’ readers’ poll. And this year, a surprising number of entrants from the corridor were […]
Wellness
FDA clears updated COVID boosters for kids as young as 5 – WTOP News
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS: The U.S. on Wednesday authorized updated COVID-19 boosters for children as young as 5, seeking to expand protection ahead of an expected winter wave. Tweaked boosters rolled out for Americans 12 and […]
Lindsey Graham Introduces Bill Banning Abortions Nationwide After 15 Weeks
WASHINGTON INFORMER: Sen. Lindsey Graham introduced a bill Tuesday that bans abortions in the United States after 15 weeks. Graham, South Carolina Republican, reiterated the GOP’s argument that states should decide abortion rights. He said […]
COVID-19 vaccine may become annual, like flu shot
Maryland Matters: COVID-19 booster shots are on track to become as frequent as the annual flu shot, though high-risk people may need more than one dose per year, Biden administration officials said Tuesday. “For a […]
Upcoming Events
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 […]
Thursday Trivia at Denizens in Riverdale Park!
Grab your friends for a battle of wits each week! Drink some beers, have a friendly competition, and win some prizes. Starts at 7:30pm every Thursday. The Station at Riverdale ParkRiverdale Park, MD 20737(240) 582-6817 […]
More inclusive Air and Space Museum will feel new, no matter how many times you’ve been before
WTOP: That means making sure everyone can see themselves in their stories. “You’ll see stories, certainly, of Chuck Yeager,” the first person to go faster than the speed of sound, Browne said. But they’re also […]
Community Resources
Metro expands $2 flat fares for weeknight travel
If you’re looking to enjoy the local nightlife in the District, Metro is rolling out some cost-saving fares starting Monday. Metrorail’s weeknight $2 flat fare per one-way trip begins at 9:30 p.m. This adds to the […]
Mental health center opens in Prince George’s County
Finding a convenient place for mental health services will now be a little easier for Prince George’s County residents, with a new behavioral health center opening in Lanham, Maryland. “Our community is in crisis, and […]
New Maryland running center offers guidance to novice and experienced runners
Whether you’re exploring what it might be like to get into a running routine or need guidance to improve personal performance stats, there’s a new running program at the University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical […]
Meme of the Week
Meme of the Week: August 29 to September 2
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