Politics
Senate Committee Advances Changes to Juvenile Law Reform Measure
MARYLAND MATTERS: A Senate panel recommended several changes Wednesday to resolve differences on separate juvenile justice reform bills that have been moving through the General Assembly. The Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee advanced House Bill 814 to the […]
House and Senate Leaders Say They Have a Budget Agreement
MARYLAND MATTERS: The prospect of an extended General Assembly session seems less likely after House and Senate fiscal leaders announced a budget compromise Wednesday. The announcement follows a flurry of activity between the two chambers late Tuesday […]
D.C. Mayor’s Bill Would Target Truancy, Mandate Aggressive Prosecution
WASHINGTON POST: The District’s deputy mayor for public safety and justice said she was “okay” if the bill meant more kids would be locked behind bars. D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D) unveiled legislation Wednesday […]
Economic Development
DC Council Set to Vote on Funding for Capital One Arena Renovations
WTOP NEWS: The D.C. Council is set to vote Tuesday on a bill that would allocate more than $500 million toward improving the Capital One Arena as part of a plan to keep the Washington Wizards […]
Prince George’s County is About to Get an $80M Cancer Center
WASHINGTON BUSINESS JOURNAL: University of Maryland Capital Region Health is gearing up to unveil an $80 million cancer center on its Largo hospital campus, a care hub the health system is betting will help to change outcomes for […]
Developer Wins Key Approval for Data Center Campus in Landover
WASHINGTON BUSINESS JOURNAL: Lerner Enterprises has won a key initial approval for a planned data center campus on its former Landover Mall site. With the possibility of landing the FBI’s new headquarters no longer in the cards, Lerner filed […]
Hometown Sports
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 […]
VA Still Split on Wizards/Caps Arena
WTOP NEWS: The proposed home of the Washington Capitals and Wizards faces an uncertain future as budget talks begin in Virginia. The Virginia House of Delegates and Senate released their version of the Commonwealth’s budget […]
Virginia Pitches Traffic, Metro Fixes for Planned Caps, Wizards Arena
WASHINGTON POST: A proposal to move the Washington Capitals and Wizards to Northern Virginia could overwhelm roads and public transit beyond their planned capacity — a prospect that officials pledged to address with expanded turn […]
Local News
Recovery Efforts at Key Bridge Shift to Salvage Operation
BALTIMORE BANNER: The day after the bodies of two victims were recovered from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, the focus at the site of the wreckage turned from recovery to salvage. “This is not […]
Search For 6 Missing Construction Workers Continues After Baltimore Key Bridge Collapse
WTOP NEWS: More than 12 hours after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed early Tuesday morning, six members of a road crew who were on the Baltimore bridge at the time it was rammed by a […]
140 Iconic DC Cherry Trees to Be Removed for 3-Year Repair Project at Tidal Basin
WTOP NEWS: As part of a multimillion dollar rehabilitation project to address flooding issues, officials say 140 of D.C.’s famed cherry trees will be cut down along the Tidal Basin and Potomac River for construction. […]
Wellness
As the COVID public health emergency ends, prepping for a new pandemic is next
MARYLAND MATTERS: After more than three years and 1.1 million deaths, the United States on Thursday ended the public health emergency for COVID-19 — and Congress is attempting to better prepare for a possible resurgence […]
Community Health Workers Are Making a Difference in the DMV: Prince George’s County Shines a Light on Community Program
WASHINGTON INFORMER: If you are struggling to prioritize your health due to life’s demands, you are not alone. Managing a chronic illness like diabetes can be particularly challenging when basic needs like housing and food […]
In Prince George’s Co., not a food fight — a fight over healthy foods
WTOP: Leaders in Prince George’s County aren’t arguing that the county welcomes, and needs, restaurants offering healthy options. But there is heated debated over promoting, and even offering favorable loans and incentives to restaurants that […]
Upcoming Events
Things to do in the DC area: Holiday markets, drag Santa afternoon tea … and more!
WTOP: 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 the 11th year, the Heurich House […]
The Best Holiday Events, Shows and Markets in the D.C. Area
WASHINGTON POST: At this time of year, there are more things to do in the D.C. area than there are names on Santa’s “nice” list. Every night brings choices: Do you want to groove to […]
2023 FALL FESTIVAL & WEEKDAY PLAYDAYS
EXPERIENCE PRINCE GEORGES: 720 Crain Hwy, Upper Marlboro, MD, 20772 US, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 WEEKEND FALL FESTIVAL – Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays Activities Included in General Admission are as follows: 7-ACRE INTERACTIVE CORN MAZE, “SPOOKLEY THE SQUARE PUMPKIN” CORN MAZE, ROPE MAZE, HAY RIDES, ANIMALS, PEDAL KARTS, HAY & PLAY, KIDS CORRAL, CUB CORRAL, ROPING RANGE, GIANT HILL SLIDES, MINI HILL SLIDE, PENALTY PADDOCK, PUMPKIN BOWLING, PUZZLE MANIA, WOODEN PLAYSETS, BARNYARD BASKETBALL, *NEW TUG O’ WAR AND A BLAZING BONFIRE ON THOSE COLD CHILLY DAYS AND EVENINGS! September Hours Saturdays10:00am to 9:00pm Last admission sold at 7:00 pm Sundays10:00 […]
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 […]
