Politics
Metro’s Budget Proposal Includes Massive Layoffs, Cuts in Service — Along With Fare Increases
WTOP NEWS: Millions of Metro riders could see a system with fewer Metro stations and bus routes, longer wait times, and much higher fares, with a massive reduction in service inside Metro General Manager and […]
Poll: Md Voters Fairly Content, Seek a Bold Agenda in Upcoming Legislative Session (If It’s Not Too Expensive)
MARYLAND MATTERS: On the eve of a new year — and a new General Assembly session — Maryland voters are generally optimistic about the future, though many have jitters about inflation and crime in Baltimore. They are […]
Lawmakers Vote in Favor of Plan to Bring Capitals, Wizards to Virginia
WASHINGTON POST: A group of Virginia state lawmakers voted Monday in favor of a deal to bring the Washington Capitals and Wizards to a new arena in Northern Virginia, according to four people with knowledge […]
Economic Development
DC’s Museum of Illusions opens next month
WTOP: D.C.’s newest museum is an illusion. Actually, it is dozens of them. The Museum of Illusions will open Dec. 13 at CityCenterDC by the Gallery Place-Chinatown Metro. The museum has more than 50 exhibits, many of them […]
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 […]
Hometown Sports
Bulldogs Cruise to 14-1 Win for Clean Sweep over Washington Adventist
BOWIE STATE ATHLETICS: The Bowie State Bulldogs took a 7-0 lead in the first inning and never surrendered the advantage on the way to a 14-1 victory over the Washington Adventist Shock on Thursday evening […]
TOWSON SOFTBALL OPENS FIVE-GAME HOME STAND AGAINST MORGAN STATE ON WEDNESDAY
TOWSON ATHLETICS: The Series: Towson Tigers (13-14, 4-5 CAA) vs. Morgan State Lady Bears (15-12, 6-0 MEAC)Where: Tiger Softball Stadium – Towson, Md.When: Wednesday, March 29 – 2/4:30 p.m.Broadcast: Live stream on FloSports, Live stats at TowsonTigers.com TOWSON, Md. […]
Magic Johnson Joins Commanders Ownership Bid: Report
WASHINGTON INFORMER: Basketball legend and entrepreneur Magic Johnson has joined Josh Harris, the co-owner of the Philadelphia 76ers and NHL’s New Jersey Devils, in a bid to purchase the Washington Commanders, according to The Associated Press. Johnson […]
Local News
New Prince George’s County Bill Gives Convicted Felons a Fair Chance for Employment
WUSA9: The new bill would allow those with some felony convictions to be considered as eligible bidders on Police Department towing contracts. The Prince George’s County Council passed a new bill that will allow some convicted felons […]
Transportation Panel Eyes Toll Increases and Fees on Electric, Hybrid Vehicles
MARYLAND MATTERS: A blue ribbon transportation panel is poised to recommend new fees for electric vehicles and increased tolls as part of an effort to solve a revenue shortage plaguing the state’s Transportation Trust Fund. […]
Gov Moore’s Director of Housing Opposed to Rent Control
BALTIMORE BANNER: State housing secretary Jacob R. Day called the policy ‘probably not’ the right solution to address the state’s affordability challenges. Maryland’s highest ranking housing official said Monday that the state’s shortfall of residential […]
Wellness
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Fitness on the Plaza at National Harbor
Lace up your shoes and get moving this summer with our free waterfront fitness classes. Monday & Tuesday fitness classes start at 7pm and are brought to you by Onelife Fitness and Sport & Health. […]
National Gallery of Art Jazz in the Garden is back for 2022 season | Passes come out Friday
WASHINGTON — Jazz in the Garden is back in full swing for its 2022 season after months lost to the pandemic and many concert cancellations in 2021. Passes for the season’s first show will be available […]
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 […]
