Politics
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Proposes Public Safety Measures
WTOP NEWS: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore outlined three measures on Tuesday that he is prioritizing to improve public safety, including a new statewide center to help prevent gun violence. The governor held a news conference […]
Jan. 6 Hero Cop Joining 3rd District Congressional Race
MARYLAND MATTERS: The 3rd congressional district Democratic primary, already well-stocked with candidates, is about to get a jolt of energy and widespread exposure. On Friday, Harry Dunn, a former U.S. Capitol police officer who attracted […]
Former Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake Helping NBA Players ‘Find Their Philanthropic Voice’
BALTIMORE SUN: As the head of the philanthropic arm of the NBA players union, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake attended the 2023 NBA draft at Barclays Center, the home of the Brooklyn Nets, in New York. As she […]
Economic Development
More stores coming to Prince George’s Co.’s Woodmore Towne Centre
WTOP: Woodmore Towne Centre in Prince George’s County, Maryland — one of the largest open-air shopping centers in the D.C. region — has signed more tenants at the property that is already more than 90% […]
Black-Owned Cereal Bar Opens at Springfield Town Center
WASHINGTON INFORMER: Eating cereal has long been considered a breakfast activity, but D.C.-area author and entrepreneur Brandi Forte and her partner, Noel Warner, have taken the morning meal to an all-day experience with the opening […]
First Annual MBE Advocacy Day in Prince George’s County
WASHINGTON INFORMER: The first annual MBE (Minority Business Enterprise) Advocacy Day in Prince George’s County, Maryland, will take place on March 28 in downtown Largo at the Wayne K. Curry Administration Building from 9 a.m. […]
Hometown Sports
Bowie State Football Continues Commitment in Community, Volunteers at Deaf Fest Festival
BOWIE STATE ATHLETICS: Members of the Bowie State football team volunteered at the new and revamped Deaf Fest at Dorothy I. Height Elementary on Friday, Apr. 28 hosted by the Baltimore City Public Schools. “Being […]
Bowie State Bulldogs Historic Season Ends in 9-1 Loss to West Virginia Wesleyan
BOWIE STATE ATHETICS: The No. 8 seed Bowie State Bulldogs was eliminated from the Atlantic Region Tournament Friday afternoon, falling to the No. 5 seed West Virginia Wesleyan Bobcats 9-1 at Creekview Park. Sophomore Lindsey George (14-8) started […]
Will the Commanders Stadium Stay in Prince George’s?
It’s hard to imagine that the Dan Snyder ownership era is finally over. Since almost the moment Snyder purchased that Washington Redskins in 1999, there has been little to cheer for. But at long last, […]
Local News
‘I’ll Take It, You Give It’: Trash-Talking D.C. Checkers Club Thrives
WASHINGTON POST: It was a foregone conclusion that Robert “Z Man” Mackey would trounce Bryant “Buster” McClain in checkers on a recent Thursday night. The fundamental uncertainty at the Capital Pool Checkers club in Northwest […]
What’s Open, Closed for Thanksgiving and Black Friday 2023 in the DC Area
WTOP NEWS: Here’s what’s open and what’s closed in the D.C. area for the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday and the following day known to shoppers as Black Friday. Metro said that it will run on […]
Federal Appeals Court Finds Maryland Handgun Qualification Law Unconstitutional
MARYLAND MATTERS: A federal appeals court has ruled that Maryland’s handgun qualification law is unconstitutional. The decision by a three-judge panel of the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals is the latest decision in a case […]
Wellness
Opinion: Health Literacy – This Is Personal
By: Guest Commentary By Leni Preston The writer is an independent health policy expert. She lives in Bethesda. COVID-19 has taught us many lessons. Addressing them will take both expertise and time. However, I am […]
Marylanders Growing Less Concerned About Spread of COVID-19
By Danielle E. Gaines Marylanders continue to diverge ideologically when it comes to responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new Goucher Poll results released Tuesday morning. Overall, state residents are divided in their level of […]
Prince George’s COVID-19 emergency set to expire Wednesday
Written by: Dick Uliano Prince George’s County, Maryland, will let its COVID-19 emergency declaration expire on Wednesday evening. Nothing will change for county residents when the declaration expires at 5 p.m. The last of the […]
Upcoming Events
38th Annual US Capitol Classics China Open
This annual event returns to Gaylord National. Guest appearances by top martial arts screen stars, producers, stunt performers and stars from WMAC Masters. Read more about this event here.
Bowser Announces DC Government Job Fair: On the Spot Hiring August 11-12
DC residents who want to work for the District government will have an opportunity to get in front of hiring managers. With almost 1,000 job vacancies needing to be filled, the DC Department of Human […]
DC Black Restaurant Week features spots to add to your list
WASHINGTON — A national group that goes by the name Black Restaurant Week is serving local foodies a list of Black-owned restaurants to support in the coming weeks. The 14-day campaign, starting on July 18, […]
