Politics
Franchot Calls for Special Legislative Session to Authorize Him to Pause Gas Tax Hike
Comptroller Peter V.R. Franchot (D), a gubernatorial candidate, is calling for a special legislative session so the General Assembly could grant him authority to suspend, temporarily, the state’s largest-ever annual gas tax increase which is […]
Lack of Polling Has Voters, Media, Gubernatorial Debate Planners Flying Blind. Here’s Why It Matters.
Maryland voters will begin casting mail-in ballots early next month and the primary is less than 60 days away. But there is a nagging question that just about everyone in Maryland politics is asking: What’s […]
Freedom of Speech Is Under Attack in Public Schools, U.S. House Panel Told
Students and teachers told U.S. House members during a Thursday hearing that their right to talk about race and LGBTQ+ issues in public schools is being silenced due to an onslaught of new state laws […]
Economic Development
Maryland House OKs $400M Plan to Help Keep Commanders
By Brian Witte To encourage the Washington Commanders to stay in Maryland, the Maryland House approved a $400 million plan to develop the area around FedEx Field in the suburbs of the nation’s capital, but […]
Maryland Lawmakers Advance $400M for Area Around FedEx Field
By Tracee Wilkins Maryland lawmakers want to invest state funds in the area around FedExField, whether or not the Commanders get a new stadium. The House Appropriations Committee approved $400 million bonding authority on Monday for […]
DC envisions new sportsplex at RFK Stadium site, with or without NFL football
By: John Domen It started with athletic fields on the north end of the RFK Stadium complex, and now D.C. leaders are envisioning a new indoor sports complex on what is currently 190 acres of […]
Hometown Sports
With ‘un-freaking real’ moment, Gonzaga captures DCSAA baseball crown
Through the first five innings of Wednesday’s D.C. State Athletic Association baseball championship game, Gonzaga and Jackson-Reed were starving for offense. Each pitcher had settled in after allowing one run apiece in the first inning. […]
Commanders buy land, draw up plans for $3 billion ‘mini-city’ stadium complex in Woodbridge
The Washington Commanders have purchased 200 acres of land in Woodbridge that could be the home of their new stadium project, a $3 billion “mini-city” that would contain a number of entertainment, residential and workspace […]
A thunderstorm can’t keep Maret softball from another DCSAA title
The Maret softball team was three outs away from its second consecutive D.C. State Athletic Association title Sunday. And despite St. John’s putting two runners on base with nobody out in the seventh inning, pitcher […]
Local News
Oversight board OKs Metro plan for 7000 series train cars’ return
Metro’s safety oversight board has signed off on Metro’s plan to bring the 7000 series trains back into service. But there won’t be many of them, and it won’t happen until several conditions are met. […]
Few but noticeable changes come to dining scenes at Maryland, Delaware beaches this year
Every year the start of summer brings a few new restaurants to the beaches in Maryland and Delaware, and this year will be no different. Ocean City Odds are, if you’re a fan of Ocean […]
Prince George’s Co. community steps up for 2 kids who lost parents in car crash
A Prince George’s County couple died in a fiery crash over the weekend when their vehicle struck a pole on Annapolis Road in Maryland. Now, family and friends have come together to support the two […]
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
Broccoli City Music Fest returns to RFK Stadium grounds after two-year hiatus
Get ready to dance, gather and inspire the community with a decadelong tradition in D.C. The Broccoli City Music Fest returns to RFK Stadium this weekend after a two-year hiatus. “We’ve been cooking, we’ve been doing this […]
Golf’s Biggest Stars to Converge on D.C. Area for Wells Fargo Championship
Rory McIlroy, the No. 7 ranked player in the world, and other top players, including Rickie Fowler and Tony Finau, have announced their commitment to participating in next month’s Wells Fargo Championship as the PGA […]
How to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the DC area
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and in the D.C. area there are many ways to celebrate and learn about your neighbors. Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders make up a large percentage […]
Community Resources
What are you paying for in that gallon of gas?
Author: Matt Gregory, Mia Salenetri (WUSA9) Gas prices continue to hover at near-record highs. The state of Maryland has already taken a gas tax holiday. Virginia is looking at one as well. Beyond the gas tax, […]
‘On-the-spot offers’ | DC government kicks off huge virtual job fair, tries to fill 500+ vacancies
Author: Brielle Ashford (WUSA9) WASHINGTON — A virtual job fair set to fill hundreds of vacancies in D.C. government positions begins Wednesday, March 16. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the D.C. Department of Human resources are actively […]
Maryland drivers may soon need to watch their speed on Route 200
By: Luke Lukert Drivers in Prince George’s and Montgomery County may see speed cameras added to the nearly 20 mile stretch of Maryland Route 200, also known as the Intercounty Connector. House Bill 811 was introduced […]
Meme of the Week
Meme of the Week: May 23-27
Check out the Meme of the Week for May 23-27 from @BarstoolDMV on Twitter. Author DMVDigest Staff View all posts
