Politics
Maryland U.S. attorney announces new push to tackle crush of gun cases
WASHINGTON POST: Maryland U.S. Attorney Erek Barron told his prosecutors Wednesday that each of them will be expected to take on at least one gun case in the coming months to help tackle the crush […]
Moore picks Fagan Harris to serve as chief of staff; announces 4 other key hires
MARYLAND MATTERS: Gov.-elect Wes Moore (D) is turning to a fellow Baltimore social entrepreneur to help him run state government. Moore announced Monday that Fagan Harris, president and CEO of Baltimore Corps, a nonprofit employment […]
Black former governors outline their time in office and offer Moore professional, personal advice
MARYLAND MATTERS: After Wes Moore made history Tuesday to become Maryland’s first Black governor, the 44-year-old author and former nonprofit executive joined a short list of former Black governors in America, even as he prepares […]
Economic Development
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DC to host 2023 MLS All-Star Game at Audi Field
One week after being shut out of hosting matches in the men’s World Cup in 2026, the D.C. region will receive a nice consolation prize. Major League Soccer plans to bring its All-Star game next […]
Commanders Head Coach Ron Rivera breaks silence on team’s investigation
WASHINGTON – Commanders Head Coach Ron Rivera took to Twitter Wednesday night to share his thoughts on his team’s investigation. In a lengthy statement, Rivera said that when he was hired, he was asked to do two things […]
College basketball coaches flock to D.C. area for recruiting events
The area by the back entrance of the DeMatha Catholic High gym buzzed with people as a balmy June Friday reached its hottest late-afternoon stage. A Fairleigh Dickinson coach talked loudly into his cellphone about […]
Local News
Playgrounds, skate parks and splash pads: $100 million in local grants go to Md. parks
MARYLAND MATTERS: Gov. Wes Moore (D) announced the release of more than $100 million in grant funds for 15 counties to improve and restore parks and recreation facilities that will help conserve lands and promote outdoor […]
Maryland Department of Agriculture, Gov. Moore Host Buy Local Cookout
WASHINGTON INFORMER: The Department of Agriculture hosted the first of Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s Buy Local Cookouts on Thursday. Outside of the Wayne A. Cawley Jr. building, banjo music played from an erected stage while […]
Metro Stations on the Route 1 Corridor Will Close for Six Weeks
HYATTSVILLE WIRE: Four Metro stations on the Route 1 corridor are closed for the next six weeks. The West Hyattsville, Hyattsville Crossing (previously known as Prince George’s Plaza), College Park and Greenbelt stations will be […]