Politics
Maryland Politics Rep. Jamie Raskin Endorses Alsobrooks in High-Stakes Md. Senate Race
WASHINGTON POST: Democrats are eager to hold the reliably blue seat against a threat from Republican Larry Hogan, the former governor. Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) weighed in on Maryland’s closely watched U.S. Senate contest Monday, […]
Congressman Apologizes for Using Racial Slur Instead of Saying ‘Bugaboo’
WASHINGTON POST: U.S. Senate hopeful Rep. David Trone (D-Md.) made the comment while discussing tax rates in a budget hearing. Senate hopeful Rep. David Trone (D) used a racial slur during a congressional budget hearing […]
Poll: Democratic Race is Wide Open While Hogan Remains Strong
WASHINGTON POST: With control of the U.S. Senate in play, voters in deep-blue Maryland favor Republican Larry Hogan by double digits over potential Democratic rivals, according to a Washington Post-University of Maryland poll. The former […]
Economic Development
D.C. Officials Update Timeline for NAACP HQ Development
WASHINGTON BUSINESS JOURNAL: It looks like it’ll be the end of the decade before the long-promised redevelopment of the Franklin D. Reeves Municipal Center opens to the public. The District has updated the timeline for the535,955-square-foot […]
Historic Black Neighborhood in College Park Residents Hope Proposed Community Center Celebrates Neighborhood’s History
DBK NEWS: When LV Collective purchased Campus Village Shoppes with the intent to turn the shopping center into multi-use apartments, Lakeland community leaders Maxine Gross and Ruth Murphy were disappointed. The proposal reminded them of […]
Bill that Could Clear Path to Bring Commanders Back to DC Set for House Vote
WTOP NEWS: The House is set to take up a bill this week that will decide the fate of the old RFK Stadium site, and potentially the next home of the Washington Commanders. The RFK Memorial Stadium […]
Hometown Sports
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 […]
Four-Star Guard Malachi Palmer Commits to Maryland Men’s Basketball
DBK NEWS: After a long wait, Maryland men’s basketball has secured its first commit in the class of 2024. Four-star Mt. Zion Prep guard Malachi Palmer announced his commitment to the Terps at Allison Hill […]
Plan for New Caps, Wizards Arena in Va. Stirs Up Its Would-Be Neighbors
WASHINGTON POST: When Virginia officials and corporate executives formally announced their plans earlier this month to move the Washington Capitals and Wizards to a new arena in Alexandria, the audience watching them inside a heated […]
Local News
Maryland Cannabis Lottery Faces Potential New Delay as Social Equity Applicant Sues MCA
OUTLAW REPORT: A new lawsuit filed against The Maryland Cannabis Administration threatens to delay the lottery after another separate lawsuit failed to get an injunction in February. A previous lawsuit filed by Jeffery Jensen, a lawyer with a history […]
Panel Says New York, Maryland and Maybe California Could Offer Internet Gambling Soon
WTOP NEWS: With Rhode Island this week becoming the seventh U.S. state to launch internet gambling, industry panelists at an online gambling conference predicted Wednesday that several additional states would join the fray in the […]
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 […]
Wellness
‘Week of Healing’ Mixes Yoga, Conversation and D.C. Culture
WASHINGTON INFORMER: As District residents continue to reel from the trauma of poverty and violence, dozens of local organizations have joined forces to host events this week that promote unity, clarity and thought and various […]
Fresh Green Offers Healthy Local Food Options
WASHINGTON INFORMER: Across Prince George’s County, there are a plethora of Chinese carryouts, tobacco stores that sell as many snacks as tobacco, and drive-thru fast-food options to service commuters on the go. Jeremiah Abu-Bakr, the […]
DC Health Benefits Exchange Authority Votes to Ease Access to Services for Children
WASHINGTON INFORMER: The DC Health Benefits Exchange Authority’s executive board unanimously voted to adopt recommendations based on the work of the authority’s standard plans working group to deal with health disparities in pediatric mental health […]
Upcoming Events
Special Screening Of Movie Kicks Off Prince George’s Film Festival
PATCH: The Prince George’s Film Festival will host a special opening night film screening in collaboration with Prince George’s County’s Office of the County Executive. The festival, dedicated to celebrating cinema and local creativity, will […]
Greenbelt’s New Deal Cafe to Hold Gala to Raise Money to Stay Open (Sponsored Post)
HYATTSVILLE WIRE: The New Deal Cafe in Greenbelt is raising money to address financial problems leftover from the coronavirus pandemic. As part of a $10,000 fundraising campaign to keep the music venue and restaurant open, […]
Check out a few Local Events for Labor Day in the DMV
DC Black Food & Wine Festival Saturday, September 2, 2023 02:00 pm Location: Gateway DC Sip, savor, and socialize at the DC Black Food and Wine Festival – an event that brings together the best […]
Community Resources
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 […]
DC to NY on Amtrak for $20, if you’re a night owl
WTOP: Amtrak is offering cheap fares on its off-peak and overnight hours along the Northeast Corridor from D.C. to New York City. The Night Owl fares cover connections between two destinations between D.C. and New […]
