Politics
Atterbeary Says House Will Do ‘The Right Thing,’ Send Revenues, Gaming to Senate
MARYLAND MATTERS: A House committee vote Wednesday set up another battle with Senate fiscal leaders over finding new revenues this year. The House Ways and Means Committee voted 15-7 to approve House Bill 1319, which could […]
A Tax Bill Cometh?
MARYLAND MATTERS: The chair of the House Ways and Means Committee said she expects her committee will cobble together a revenue package meant to help the state cover billions in looming deficits and ensure the […]
How Some Md. Legislators Want to Keep Tickets for Concert and Sporting Events Affordable
WTOP NEWS: Have you wanted to go to a concert for your favorite artist only to find lawn seats cost thousands of dollars? A bill before Maryland legislators aims to stop ticket scalpers from jacking-up […]
Economic Development
Lego Delays the Start of Production at Forthcoming Virginia Factory
WASHINGTON BUSINESS JOURNAL: Lego Group said Thursday production at its forthcoming $1 billion Richmond-area manufacturing facility would begin in 2027, about a year later than initially planned. The delay was caused in part by the time it took […]
Plans for D.C. Circulator Depot in Md. ‘ Not Currently Moving Forward’
WASHINGTON BUSINESS JOURNAL: The District’s controversial plan to build a Circulator bus depot and DMV testing facility in Prince George’s County is “not currently moving forward,” a D.C. agency has informed the D.C. Council. The response came in […]
Baltimore Could Play Big Role in Solving Maryland’s Housing Crisis
BALTIMORE BANNER: At the start of the legislative session, Gov. Wes Moore released his 2024 housing package with a memo titled “Maryland is Experiencing a Housing Crisis.” The memo went on to detail the state’s […]
Hometown Sports
Maryland Basketball’s Uncertain Future
DBK NEWS: While most students were back home over break, winter sports were in full swing. It wasn’t always to the Terps’ benefit, as Maryland men’s and women’s basketball both face uncertain postseason outlooks. Maryland […]
Monumental’s Potential Move to Alexandria Has Key Days Ahead
WASHINGTON BUSINESS JOURNAL: Monumental Sports & Entertainment’s mid-December press conference to announce its plans to move to Potomac Yard in Alexandria where it would build a $2 billion multipurpose entertainmentdistrict had a very “this is final” feeling to it, but the deal is […]
Commanders Fire Coach Ron Rivera as New Ownership Begins Making Changes
WTOP NEWS: The Washington Commanders fired coach Ron Rivera on Monday, the first move of many expected by new owners as they put their stamp on the NFL franchise they bought last year. The decision […]
Local News
DC Auditor Points to Lagging Performance by Some Crime-Fighting Agencies
WTOP NEWS: As the D.C. Council prepares to vote on a massive anti-crime bill, the D.C. Auditor has released a report that suggests the city’s fight against crime would be strengthened if some District agencies performed their […]
New Retail Pop-Up Coming to One of D.C.’s Biggest Food Halls
WASHINGTON BUSINESS JOURNAL: The team behind The Square plans to launch a series of retailpop-ups starting later this month to give more people a reason to check out the downtown D.C. food hall on the weekends […]
UMD Student Creates Bag Business to Highlight Cameroonian Culture
DBK NEWS: While on a visit to Cameroon, Astrid Tagne noticed the intricate design of a family friend’s bag mid-conversation. The bag spurred a series of questions from Tagne — where was it purchased, and where […]
Wellness
Luminis Health’s hospital in Prince George’s County plans new women’s health expansion
WASHINGTON BUISNESS JOURNAL: After months of laying groundwork, Luminis Health plans to expand critical women’s health services at its Prince George’s County hospital. The health system said it will establish a women’s health hub with […]
Preparing for the next pandemic, DC hospital opens biocontainment unit
WTOP: Using lessons learned from COVID-19, MedStar Washington Hospital Center opened a unique facility designed to stop diseases from spreading. It is a 15-bed unit with advanced filtration that can stop infectious particles from moving […]
How can we reduce ER wait times in Maryland hospitals?
MARYLAND MATTERS: By Anna C. Palmisano The writer is director of Marylanders for Patient Rights. In 2022, Maryland was determined to have the longest Emergency Room wait time in all 50 states. Maryland has sustained […]
Upcoming Events
College Park Day Festival Returns on Saturday, October 7
HYATTSVILLE WIRE: The City of College Park will host its signature event, College Park Day, on Saturday, Oct. 7, from noon to 6 p.m. at the College Park Aviation Museum and Airport. The event features live music, […]
College Park Day
EXPERIENCE PRINCE GEORGES: 1985 Corporal Frank Scott Drive College Park, MD 20740 College Park Day is on Saturday, October 7th from 12:00 to 6:00 pm at the College Park Aviation Museum and Airport! This annual […]
Prince Georges Film Festival Take Two
EXPERIENCE PRINCE GEORGES: Over this inaugural four-day celebration, the Prince George’s Film Festival will feature film screenings, keynote speakers, expert panels, workshops, virtual film programming, student programs, networking receptions, community activities, and a digital art […]
Community Resources
New Carrolton Library set to host Money as You Grow Book Club
The New Carrolton Branch Library is set to host “Money as You Grow” a financial education program for parents/caregivers of children from ages 3-8. This event will take place on June 1 at 4 pm. […]
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 […]
Prince George’s Co. will offer rebates for surveillance cameras
WASHINGTON INFORMER: A bill that would offer rebates to Prince George’s County, Maryland, residents who buy surveillance cameras has passed unanimously, after the council heard from the parents of a teen shot last year whose […]