Politics
Congressman Apologizes for Using Racial Slur Instead of Saying ‘Bugaboo’
WASHINGTON POST: U.S. Senate hopeful Rep. David Trone (D-Md.) made the comment while discussing tax rates in a budget hearing. Senate hopeful Rep. David Trone (D) used a racial slur during a congressional budget hearing […]
Poll: Democratic Race is Wide Open While Hogan Remains Strong
WASHINGTON POST: With control of the U.S. Senate in play, voters in deep-blue Maryland favor Republican Larry Hogan by double digits over potential Democratic rivals, according to a Washington Post-University of Maryland poll. The former […]
House, Senate to Hammer Out Budget in Conference Committee
MARYLAND MATTERS: General Assembly budget leaders are one step closer to a fiscal showdown after the House of Delegates gave preliminary approval Wednesday to its version of the fiscal 2025 budget. The $63 billion spending plan is […]
Economic Development
Zach Leonsis Says Virginia Arena Deal ‘Not Dead’
WASHINGTON BUSINESS JOURNAL: Zach Leonsis, the president of media and new enterprises atMonumental Sports & Entertainment, says a deal for a new arena for the Washington Wizards and Capitals in Alexandria’s Potomac Yard is “not dead,” despite being dealt a […]
A New Sportsbook Just Opened in D.C. Here’s Where.
WASHINGTON BUSINESS JOURNAL: Just in time for March Madness, a new sports betting parlor has opened in D.C. Grand Central Sportsbook & Cafe at 625 H St. NE will begin accepting its first wagers Friday after […]
D.C. Officials Update Timeline for NAACP HQ Development
WASHINGTON BUSINESS JOURNAL: It looks like it’ll be the end of the decade before the long-promised redevelopment of the Franklin D. Reeves Municipal Center opens to the public. The District has updated the timeline for the535,955-square-foot […]
Hometown Sports
Students React to Howard University Men’s Basketball Team Makes History, ‘Dancing’ for 2nd Year in a Row
WTOP NEWS: Howard University’s men’s basketball team is headed to the NCAA tournament for the “Big Dance.” The Bison beat Delaware State 70-67 on Saturday to secure the MEAC Championship and one of 68 spots […]
5-star Center Derik Queen Commits to Maryland Men’s Basketball
TESTUDO TIMES: After months of speculation, Maryland men’s basketball finally landed the most prized piece of its 2024 recruiting class: five-star forward Derik Queen. “I chose Maryland because I felt the most comfortable there and […]
Virginia Labor Unions Come Out Against Plan for New Caps, Wizards Arena
WASHINGTON POST: The powerful AFL-CIO labor union will oppose a proposal to move the Washington Capitals and Wizards from downtown D.C. to a new arena in Northern Virginia, the group said Tuesday, dealing another blow […]
Local News
Md. Health Officials Have Applied for New Federal ‘AHEAD Model.’ Here’s What It Means.
MARYLAND MATTERS: State health officials have placed their bid for Maryland to be among the first participants in a federal program that will help fund state initiatives to improve patient outcomes and bridge inequities, while […]
Another Legislative Session, Another Late, High-Priced Debate Over Sports Venues
MARYLAND MATTERS: In 1996, the Maryland General Assembly spent its entire legislative session debating a proposal to build a new state-funded football stadium in downtown Baltimore, along with plans to spend millions more on infrastructure […]
Bald Eagle Rescued from Car Grill After Collision in Maryland
WTOP NEWS: A Calvert County, Maryland, Animal Control officer swooped in to save a bald eagle after a collision Saturday. A driver alerted Animal Control early Saturday that they collided with an eagle on Route […]
Wellness
Wes Moore signs order to protect trans people, medical providers as other states ban gender-affirming care
MARYLAND MATTERS: Gov. Wes Moore issued an executive order this week declaring that state agencies shall “take whatever action is necessary and coordinate to protect” people or entities involved with providing gender-affirming care from legal punishments by […]
Boil-Water Advisory in Some Northeast D.C. Neighborhoods Lifted
WASHINGTON INFORMER: Residents and businesses in several Northeast D.C. neighborhoods no longer need to boil their drinking water as of 8 a.m. Wednesday morning. Testing confirmed that the water quality met safety standards and contamination […]
State departments fell short when it came to reporting and justifying some pandemic emergency contracts
WTOP: The Senate co-chair of the General Assembly’s Joint Legislative Audit and Evaluation Committee said changes to state procurement law will likely prevent future mishandling of emergency contracts, such as those during the recent COVID-19 […]
Upcoming Events
Where You Can See Cherry blossoms Before They Bloom in DC
WTOP NEWS: If you’d like to avoid the Tidal Basin crowds and see this year’s cherry blossoms before they bloom in D.C., National Harbor in Prince George’s County, Maryland, is a good bet. The National Harbor’s […]
Things to Do in the DC Area: Ways to Celebrate MLK Day, Clothing Swap … and More!
WTOP NEWS: First, the National Museum of African American History and Culture currently has on display Martin Luther King, Jr.’s original speech from the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. If you can’t make it […]
Things to Do in the DC area: 15 Holiday-Themed Bars and Restaurants … and More!
WTOP NEWS: There’s so much to do in the D.C. area in the coming days, and WTOP has you covered with our weekly roundup of area events worth anticipating. For those in search of festive […]
Community Resources
Laurel MARC Train Station Temporarily Closes Monday For Upgrades
PATCH: The Laurel MARC train station will close for 10 weeks starting Aug. 21 to replace platforms, stairs and ramps at the station. Officials say the $2.6 million project will help optimize safety for riders. […]
How a three-digit phone number has changed mental health and crisis services in Maryland
MARYLAND MATTERS: A year ago, a new three-digit phone line launched nationwide, making it easier for people facing a mental health crisis and other issues to find resources and support. Since then, national data show […]
Pennyroyal Station Wins 2023 Rammy Award for Best Casual Restaurant
HYATTSVILLE WIRE: Pennyroyal Station won an award for the best casual restaurant in the greater D.C. area. The Mount Rainier eatery located at 3310 Rhode Island Ave., was recognized this week at the 41st annual Rammy […]