Politics

New legislators get schooled on how to make friends, find success in Annapolis
MARYLAND MATTERS: Five weeks ago they were on the campaign trail. Five weeks from now, they will be sworn in as state legislators, completing a whirlwind transition. For many, it will be a first taste […]

New faces, ideas, personalities aim to shake up Prince George’s Co. council
WTOP: Five new members have been sworn in as members of the Prince George’s County, Maryland, Council. While District 3’s Eric Olson might be considered new, he has also served two terms on the council […]

In choreographed presentation, Hogan signals he’s giving serious thought to White House bid
MARYLAND MATTERS: With just seven weeks to go before he leaves office, Gov. Larry Hogan (R) tantalized a throng of supporters on Wednesday evening, declaring — in one of two campaign-style videos — that his […]
Economic Development

New Images Show Massive Development Plans Adjacent to Union Station
There are new conceptual images of a massive redevelopment adjacent to Union Station that has been 20 years in the making. Developer Akridge released the images of the planned Burnham Place development as part of […]

Trader Joe’s Is Coming to College Park
Trader Joe’s is coming to a new development in College Park. Residents of the Route 1 corridor have long hoped that the popular upscale grocery chain would add a location, especially since competitors such as Whole Foods and Lidl are […]

Federal Money Printing Facility Moving Ahead in Prince Georges County
The U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing, which prints U.S. currency, is moving forward with plans to build its new facility in Maryland, Gov. Larry Hogan announced Wednesday. The bureau is expecting to house at […]
Hometown Sports

Bowie State Men’s Basketball to Begin Conference Slate, Starts Thursday at Livingstone
BOWIE STATE ATHLETICS: Bowie State men’s basketball hits the road again this week for its first Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) road game of the season, at Livingstone on Thursday, Dec. 15 (7:30 p.m. CIAA […]

USC QB Caleb Williams becomes DC region’s first Heisman winner
WTOP: D.C. native and University of Southern California quarterback Caleb Williams has become the first-ever player from the D.C. region to win the Heisman Trophy, college football’s most coveted award. ESPN announced Williams, who had […]

With versatility and growth spurts, D.C. area’s junior class stands tall
WASHINGTON POST: Donnie Freeman was always a big kid. His parents are tall, and he inherited their height. But when Freeman was in middle school, he kept growing. One spurt after another carried him from […]
Local News

Gourmet Hot Dog Eatery Coming to College Park
HYATTSVILLE WIRE: Gourmet hot dog and burger joint Doghaus Biergarten is coming to College Park. The California-based chain, which has 89 locations across the country, will open in the new city hall complex at 7401 Baltimore Ave. The eatery serves hormone- […]

D.C. Elected Officials Sworn into Office for a New Term
WASHINGTON INFORMER: District elected officials ranging from Mayor Muriel Bowser to members of advisory neighborhood commissions took their oath of office Monday at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Northwest before an estimated crowd […]

Library Announces 2022 Top Reads in Prince George’s County
PG POST: Largo, Md. (Dec. 22, 2022)—Every holiday season the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System shares local booklovers’ top reads for the year. The 2022 reading lists include a wide range of recent releases […]
Wellness

CDC Expected to Ease COVID-19 Restrictions as Schools Reopen
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expected to relax its coronavirus recommendations within days as schools across the country prepare to reopen this fall. The easing of restrictions includes deemphasizing the “test to […]

Black, Latino Men Hit Hardest by Monkeypox Outbreak: CDC
Black and Latino men have been disproportionally affected by the recent monkeypox outbreak, particularly those who have sex with men, according to an analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Among the cases […]

Vaccine supply ‘severely limited’ as Maryland logs 149 monkeypox cases
A month-and-a-half after confirming its first case, Maryland has counted 149 cases of monkeypox — and the state says vaccine availability is still limited. Maryland has only received enough of the two-dose Jynneos vaccine for just over […]
Upcoming Events

DC looks to ‘preserve and promote’ its Latino culture during Hispanic Heritage Month
WTOP: D.C.’s Hispanic Heritage Month calendar of events this year will have more than just festivals and parties. Along with the traditional festivities, the Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs is focused on trying to “preserve and promote” […]

Maryland Restaurant Week returns starting Sept. 16
WTOP: On the heels of the Metropolitan Washington Restaurant Association’s annual summer restaurant week in August, the Restaurant Association of Maryland brings back Maryland Restaurant Week starting Sept. 16. The event actually runs for 10 days, running […]

Rockin’ Raftup Concert Series
Get out on the water and enjoy an evening of musical performances at the National Harbor Marina’s Rock’n Raftup Concert Series. Bring your own boat or rent a kayak, pedal boat or stand-up paddle board […]
Community Resources

Saturday Storm Could Bring Rain, Wintry Mix, Snow to DC Area
Storm Team4 says another blast of wintry weather is coming to the Washington, D.C., area on Saturday — and it could bring the last snowflakes of the season. Whether you’re a snow lover or are […]

Here are the lowest gas prices in the DMV, via Gas Buddy
Author: Khalida Volou (WUSA9), Associated Press WASHINGTON — With gas prices continuing to soar, finding the pumps with the best deals is more important than ever. You can now track the latest and lowest gas prices […]
Want to Help Ukraine? Where to Donate & Tips to Avoid Scams
Many want to know how they can help the people of Ukraine during this difficult time, but scammers could try to take advantage of that generosity. Here are some tips to make sure your money […]
Meme of the Week

Meme of the Week: January 2 to 6
Check out the Meme of the Week for January 2 to 6 from Steve Kelly from the Creators Syndycate. Author DMV Digest Staff View all posts