Politics
VA Grasps for Straws; Asks White House to Slow FBI HQ Process
MARYLAND MATTERS: Virginia lawmakers are asking the Biden administration to “pause” work on a new headquarters for the Federal Bureau of Investigation until a government watchdog can complete a review into how a Maryland site […]
Alsobrooks, Trone Show Mutual Disregard at Senate Candidate Forum
MARYLAND MATTERS: Maryland’s leading Democratic Senate candidates met in a public forum Sunday afternoon, broadly agreeing on a range of topics, including immigration policy, LGBTQ+ rights, education spending and economic priorities. But the 90-minute discussion […]
Moore Administration Partners with Nonprofit to Reduce Unintended Pregnancies in Md.
MARYLAND MATTERS: Approximately 285,000 women in Maryland live in contraceptive deserts, meaning that it is a challenge for women in those areas to obtain the means to prevent pregnancy such as intrauterine devices (IUDs), implants, […]
Economic Development
Nonprofit Organizations Seek CDBG Funding in Prince George’s
by William J. Ford Mayly Cisneros and Tsion Wolde summarized how the First Generation College Bound program helped them master SAT tests, the financial aid process and boost their confidence. The two high school seniors praised […]
Prince George’s Co. considers electric-vehicle outlets for new houses
By: John Domen The automobile industry is betting big on electric vehicles, and leaders in Prince George’s County, Maryland, say it’s time for the housing industry to make that investment, too. The County Council is […]
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 […]
Hometown Sports
Howard University swim team makes history, wins Northeast Conference title
WTOP: The swim team at Howard University in D.C. is celebrating a major victory this week after winning the Northeast Conference championship on Sunday — marking the team’s first conference title in more than 30 years. Head […]
One WCAC School is Crowned Boys and Girls Basketball Champions
An exciting WCAC Basketball season wrapped up on Monday night as the St.Johns Cadets and Paul VI Panthers battled in the Girls and Boys Basketball Championships. On the Girl’s side, St. Johns took on the […]
Six Bulldogs to Represent Bowie State at 2023 HBCU Legacy Bowl
BOWIE STATE ATHLETICS: Six Bowie State football student-athletes will participate in the 2023 HBCU Legacy Bowl game on Saturday, Feb. 25 on the campus of Tulane University. Kickoff is slated for 4 p.m. (ET) from […]
Local News
Lawmakers Set Surveillance Standard for Private Property, Over Opposition
WASHINGTON POST: Prince George’s County Council requires owners of high-occupancy buildings or age-restricted senior residences to establish video surveillance of properties. Owners of high-occupancy buildings or age-restricted senior residences will be required to establish video […]
Prince George’s Firefighters Union Sound Alarm Once More on Overtime Frustrations
FOX BALTIMORE: The union representing Firefighters in Prince George’s County said it’s again calling for a reprieve for crews, claiming over 1,000 instances of mandatory overtime in the past two months. Amidst an ongoing staff […]
The Washington International Horse Show Returns to Upper Marlboro
WTOP: The Washington International Horse Show is galloping around Showplace Arena through the rest of the weekend, as it returns to Upper Marlboro, Maryland, for the second year in a row. The annual event draws […]
Wellness
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Yayoi Kusama’s ‘Infinity Mirror Rooms’ Returns to Hirshhorn Museum
By Sophia Barnes and Andrea Swalec The wildly popular work of artist Yayoi Kusama is back at D.C.’s Hirshhorn Museum. “One with Eternity: Yayoi Kusama in the Hirshhorn Collection” is on display at the museum as of April […]
Deadline to register for first White House Easter Egg Roll since pandemic began is today
Author: Brielle Ashford (WUSA9) The White House Easter Egg Roll is back in full swing in 2022 after a two-year pandemic hiatus. This year’s Easter tradition will kick off on April 18. Interested participants must apply […]
For 30th anniversary of Camden Yards, Orioles throw back ticket pricing to 1992 levels for first two series
Watch baseball like it’s 1992. As Oriole Park at Camden Yards turns 30, Baltimore announced Sunday its plans to sell tickets at prices akin to when the stadium first opened April 6, 1992. Fans using […]
