Politics
Raskin Leads Capitol Hill Forum on ‘Nationwide Gun Emergency’
MARYLAND MATTERS: U.S. House Democrats held a Monday roundtable forum on changing U.S. gun laws following a recent mass shooting in Maine, where 18 people were killed. The top Democrat on the committee, Rep. Jamie Raskin […]
Virginia Rep. Abigail Spanberger to Run for Governor in 2025
WASHINGTON POST: Rep. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) announced Monday that she is running for the Democratic nomination for governor of Virginia in 2025. U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger, a former CIA officer and swing-district Democrat who has […]
Local Md. Election Unofficial Results: Rockville, Laurel Selects New Mayor, Greenbelt Approves Votes for Noncitizens
WTOP NEWS: Voters in parts of Maryland casted their ballots on several issues, including allowing noncitizens and young residents to vote in local elections. Rockville Voters in the City of Rockville decided on whether to […]
Economic Development
Where’s the barrier to building new housing in D.C.? All along the line, experts say.
By Tristan Navera – Staff Reporter, Washington Business Journal a day ago At a recent conference, D.C.-based Urban Land Institute laid out factors that constrain new housing construction in Greater Washington and nationwide, threatening to make housing affordability even […]
Norton says RFK Stadium will come down, but building Washington Commanders home there is unlikely
Written By: Eric Flack WASHINGTON — Dreams of a Washington Commanders return to the District are fading like the paint on its one-time home, RFK Stadium. And now, one of Washington, D.C.’s top leaders is calling plans […]
Shell to stop buying Russian oil, natural gas amid Ukraine invasion
Written By: Danica Kirka Energy giant Shell said Tuesday that it will stop buying Russian oil and natural gas and shut down its service stations, aviation fuels and other operations in the country amid international […]
Hometown Sports
DMV’s Top Recruit Nyckoles Harbor Makes His Decision
WASHINGTON INFORMER: After hours and hours of pondering his future, Nyckoles Harbor has made his much-awaited decision. The talented dual-sports athlete will take his talents to the University of South Carolina. A 6-foot-five, 225-pound wide […]
Bulldogs Turn in Undefeated Weekend at CIAA Event II
Bowie State women’s bowling went undefeated over three days of competition against Northern Division opponents at the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Event II hosted by Elizabeth City State. The three-day event victory was the […]
Women’s Bowling Returns to Action at CIAA Event II
BOWIE STATE ATHLETICS: The Bowie State women’s bowling team returns to action for 2023 this weekend at the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Event II, hosted by Elizabeth City State University, starting on Friday, Jan. 27 […]
Local News
Best Food Halls in the DMV
WASHINGTON BUSINESS JOURNAL: Food halls continue to proliferate in Greater Washington. Greater Washington’s food hall scene continues to evolve following the Covid-19 pandemic, despite several projects hitting the skids due to the public health crisis. […]
Maryland needs Shyanne Sellers to be a star — her summer with USA basketball helped
DBK NEWS: Shyanne Sellers didn’t think the email was real at first. The junior doesn’t usually race to check her inbox, but a message including the phrase “Team U.S.A 3×3” seized her attention. Upon further […]
U.S. Attorney for MD Charges Firearms Dealers and Out-of-State Police Chiefs with Machine Gun Conspiracy
MARYLAND MATTERS: Former police chiefs in North Dakota and North Carolina are facing charges in Maryland in connection with a conspiracy to illegally acquire machine guns and other firearms — and court records indicate the […]
Wellness
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Time to Hear the Candidates for Governor Talk About Climate Change
It’s not too late to hear the candidates for governor talk about climate change at back-to-back public events this week. Maryland Matters is a co-sponsor of in-person forums on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings and that […]
Spring It On at Gaylord National Resort
March 5 to 8, 2022 Get ready to Spring It On with an itinerary full of family-friendly seasonal escapes. With our Once Upon A Spring events and activities, including the interactive live show Paint Me […]
UMD Men’s Basketball vs Minnesota
Maryland (14-15, 6-12) vs. Minnesota (13-14, 4-14)February 27, 2022XFINITY Center9:00 pm EDT COLLEGE PARK, MD – The Maryland men’s basketball team is seeking its fourth win in its last five games as it welcomes Minnesota to College Park for […]
