Politics
Doug Peters, a Popular Former Lawmaker, Dies at Age 60
WTOP NEWS: Doug J.J. Peters, an influential former state senator who was popular among Democrats and Republicans, died Saturday. He was 60. In a statement, the family of the former senator said he died as […]
Denise Roberts Chosen by Prince George’s Democrats to Fill Vacant Delegate Seat
MARYLAND MATTERS: The Prince George’s County Democratic Central Committee selected Denise Roberts on Thursday to fill a vacant seat in the House of Delegates. The central committee will forward Roberts’ name to Gov. Wes Moore […]
Maryland’s Budget Troubles Revive Debate About Taxing the Rich
WASHINGTON POST: A ‘millionaires’ tax, the end of corporate loopholes and other revenue ideas on the table to close Maryland’s long-standing budget trouble. The final day of the Maryland legislative session at the State House […]
Economic Development
Maryland unemployment falls, Virginia jobless rate rises
WTOP: Unemployment rates rose in seven states, including Virginia. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics says the unemployment rate in Virginia was 3.0%, rising from 2.8% in November, but still lower than 3.3% a year […]
Hyattsville Business Center Coworking Space Now Open
HYATTSVILLE WIRE: A new coworking space opened in Hyattsville on Saturday. Located at 4318 Hamilton St., just behind Polka Dot Park, the Hyattsville Business Center features a 1,459-square-foot work area and a 356-square-foot private kitchenette. The business center […]
Manifest Bread now Open in Riverdale Park
HYATTSVILE WIRE: After holding a soft-launch today, Manifest Bread in Riverdale Park will officially open to the public on Tuesday, Jan. 10. Located at 6208 Rhode Island Ave. next to the former home of Banana Blossom Bistro, the […]
Hometown Sports
Howard University Chess Team Makes Moves
WASHINGTON INFORMER: The Howard University chess team served notice that it is becoming a force in the world of chess. The club dominated the inaugural HBCU Chess Classic on April 22 with first-place wins in […]
Bowie State Football Spends Time at Whitehall Elementary School
BOWIE STATE ATHLETICS: Members of the Bowie State football team spent time at Whitehall Elementary School as a part of their service to the community on Wednesday, Apr. 19. The goal of the initial visit […]
Prince George’s Co. Offers Summer Swim Camp Scholarship
WASHINGTON INFORMER: The M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation in Prince George’s County announced Friday that it will offer the Aquatics for All Summer Camp Scholarship this year. The scholarship is a one-time reward for […]
Local News
Luna Hall to Open More Food Halls in Suburban Maryland, Northern Virginia
WASHINGTON BUSINESS JOURNAL: The first Luna Hall from restaurateur Zong Chen opened in Chinatown over the summer. The restaurateur behind D.C.’s Luna Hall plans to open at least three more suburban food halls, including at […]
Md. GOP Calls on Democrats to Join Them in Getting Tough on Crime Legislation
MARYLAND MATTERS: House and Senate Republicans called for a renewed effort to combat crime in advance of the 2024 General Assembly session. Calling crime a growing crisis, Republican leaders said it is incumbent that lawmakers […]
Mayor Bowser Declares Public Emergencies Over Spike in Youth Crime, Opioid Overdoses
WTOP NEWS: D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has declared a public emergency over two issues facing the nation’s capital. The first is a dramatic spike in juvenile crime and the second addresses the evolving opioid crisis. […]
Wellness
Mask Mandates Ease in Prince George’s Monday, DC on Tuesday
As of Monday, Prince George’s County is making masks optional in indoor public spaces. “All of the County’s key COVID-19 metrics have been trending in the right direction, and we expect that to continue in the weeks […]
Upcoming Events
July 4th Fireworks!
Check out Independence Day Fireworks, Celebrations, BBQs, Picnics & More Around Prince Georges County, MD! American Towns.com listed a few of the best places and events to celebrate the 4th of July in PG County […]
Bangin in Bowie
Joe Clair and Friends are back with another evening of laughter, fun, and vibes at the Bowie Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, June 24. 15200 Annapolis RoadBowie, MD 20715
Black Restaurant Week in Prince George’s County set to continue until June 25
The Prince George’s County Council, during session on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, unanimously adopted CR-077-2022, legislation recognizing the Sunday through Saturday period that includes the County’s Juneteenth celebration, as Prince George’s County Black Restaurant Week. […]
