Politics

Women on the Ballot: Emerge Maryland Sees Jump in Candidates This Year
As women candidates have made progress nationally and in Maryland over recent election cycles, a training program for Democratic women is seeing an increase in the number of candidates on the 2022 ballot. Emerge Maryland […]

Senators at Odds over Amazon Union Efforts, as Baltimore County Librarian Joins Other Organizers at White House
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders took Amazon to task Thursday at a congressional hearing, bashing the online giant’s leadership for fighting union drives and questioning whether the federal government should continue contracting with the multibillion-dollar company. […]

Maryland expanded abortion access. But Hogan won’t pay to train providers.
Amid intense focus on abortion rights, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) hasdecided to withhold the $3.5 million that state lawmakers designated for trainingnew providers, his spokesman said. The decision effectively delays the state’s new abortion provider training […]
Economic Development
Cannabis Legalization Legislation Headed to the Senate
The Maryland House of Delegates passed a bill Friday that would allow voters to decide whether to legalize cannabis. If House Bill 1, sponsored by House Judiciary Committee Chair Luke H. Clippinger (D-Baltimore City), successfully makes […]

Virginia Stadium Authority Bill to Lure Commanders Passes
Virginia lawmakers on a House of Delegates committee advanced a bill Monday that aims to lure the newly-renamed Washington Commanders to the commonwealth. The legislation, which passed on a bipartisan 14-7 vote in the House […]
Hometown Sports

Ron Rivera honored with George Halas Award for overcoming adversity
Washington Commanders Coach Ron Rivera was selected as the 2022 George Halas Award winner by the Pro Football Writers of America for his success in the face of adversity, the organization announced Monday. In 2020, […]

Gonzaga fights through nerves, claims WCAC team tennis title
Not everything went Gonzaga’s way at the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference boys’ tennis championships Thursday, but that didn’t stop the Eagles from walking away with a team title. After a strong run in the preliminary […]

2022 CIAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships Set to Begin in Bowie, MD on Friday
Schedule of Events2022 CIAA Outdoor Track & Field Performance ListNCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Qualifying List CHARLOTTE, NC – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) opens its Outdoor Track and Field Championships this weekend […]
Local News

Resources, Relaxation Offered to Prince George’s Seniors
Since the coronavirus pandemic gripped the state of Maryland in March 2020, it’s negatively affected some senior citizens’ mental health by isolating themselves from family and friends. Some Prince George’s County residents such as Wayman […]

Md. law ensures drivers don’t get slammed with penalties over tolls
One of the 140 bills signed into law in Maryland this week is designed to ensure that drivers don’t get dinged with civil penalties attached to outstanding video tolls. If drivers already paid the penalties […]

Prince George’s County offers free groceries, health resources at library branches
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. (WDVM) — The Prince George’s County Memorial Library System is partnering with the Prince George’s County Health Department to offer health resources and free groceries at local library branches. The initiative […]
Wellness

COVID-19 deaths jump by 40%, but cases falling globally, WHO says
By: Associated Press The number of people killed by the coronavirus surged by more than 40% last week, likely due to changes in how COVID-19 deaths were reported across the Americas and by newly adjusted figures from […]
Maryland Lawmakers Pass Bill to Expand Access to Abortion
By Brian Witte The Maryland General Assembly passed a bill Tuesday that would expand access to abortion by ending a restriction that only physicians provide them and requiring most insurance plans to cover abortion care […]

Here’s who Dr. Fauci thinks will need a 4th COVID vaccine dose in the immediate future
Author: Jess Arnold As a new variant makes its way across the United States, many are wondering if everyone will need a fourth COVID vaccine dose to protect themselves. WUSA9 took those questions to President Biden’s […]
Upcoming Events
‘On-the-spot offers’ | DC government kicks off huge virtual job fair, tries to fill 500+ vacancies
Author: Brielle Ashford (WUSA9) WASHINGTON — A virtual job fair set to fill hundreds of vacancies in D.C. government positions begins Wednesday, March 16. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the D.C. Department of Human resources are actively […]

BSU Women’s Forum Annual Expo – March 17
The BSU Women’s Forum will be celebrating Women’s History Month with our Annual Expo virtual event on March 17. This year we will focus on Mental health and Wellness. We take pride in providing opportunities […]
Capital Comedy Festival
Event Information:Saturday, March 12, 20228:00 PM ETDAR Constitution Hall 1776 D Street NW Washington DC 20006 Capital Comedy FestivalFeaturing Sommore, Tony Rock, Tommy Davidson, & DC Don Curry Reschedule! This event will take place on […]
Community Resources
No posts found.Meme of the Week

Meme of the Week: May 23-27
Check out the Meme of the Week for May 23-27 from @BarstoolDMV on Twitter. Author DMVDigest Staff View all posts