Politics
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 […]
House, Senate to Hammer Out Budget in Conference Committee
MARYLAND MATTERS: General Assembly budget leaders are one step closer to a fiscal showdown after the House of Delegates gave preliminary approval Wednesday to its version of the fiscal 2025 budget. The $63 billion spending plan is […]
Economic Development
D.C. Pitches $400M Plan to Revive Downtown
WASHINGTON BUSINESS JOURNAL: The District’s plans for reviving its downtown will involve a multipronged approach to make it more livable, from investing in public spaces to lobbying for taller buildings, while easing regulations and restrictions on businesses. D.C. […]
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 […]
Hometown Sports
Bowser Seeks to Keep Mystics at St Elizabeths East Campus
WASHINGTON BUSINESS JOURNAL: The Washington Mystics have played home games at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Ward 8 since 2019. Monumental Sports and Entertainment’s plan to return to the Washington Mystics to their original home […]
Maryland Football Bolsters Offensive Line Depth, Secures Key Flip on Early Signing Day
DBK NEWS: It wouldn’t be an early signing day for Maryland football without a few last-minute splashes. That’s what coach Michael Locksley provided Wednesday, securing commitments from three local products who were previously committed to […]
Maryland Authorities Gives Thumbs-Up to Orioles Lease Deal, With Development Details to Be Worked Out Later
MARYLAND MATTERS: A deal to keep the Baltimore Orioles in the team’s iconic Camden Yards was approved by state authorities Monday, just ahead of a looming deadline. The Maryland Stadium Authority voted unanimously, with two […]
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
Marylanders encouraged to get new COVID vaccine that targets Omicron variant
MARYLAND MATTERS: Governor Larry Hogan announced Friday that new single-dose bivalent boosters for COVID-19 will be widely available in Maryland after Labor Day. Some doses of the new boosters — which target the Omicron BA.4 […]
FDA clears updated COVID boosters for kids as young as 5 – WTOP News
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS: The U.S. on Wednesday authorized updated COVID-19 boosters for children as young as 5, seeking to expand protection ahead of an expected winter wave. Tweaked boosters rolled out for Americans 12 and […]
Lindsey Graham Introduces Bill Banning Abortions Nationwide After 15 Weeks
WASHINGTON INFORMER: Sen. Lindsey Graham introduced a bill Tuesday that bans abortions in the United States after 15 weeks. Graham, South Carolina Republican, reiterated the GOP’s argument that states should decide abortion rights. He said […]
Upcoming Events
Fairwood Jazz Fest Comes Back
WASHINGTON INFORMER: Those who appreciate smooth jazz and quiet melodies should keep their eye out for the Fairwood Summer Concert Series, held in Fairwood Park. DuPont Brass and go-go/jazz blend artists Suttle performed on Aug. […]
Sirius Company set to Perfom Live at Nationals Park
On Sunday, August 20th at 7 PM, Ms. Kim Michelle and Sirius Company will perform live at Nationals Park. Ms. Kim Michelle: Kimberly “Ms. Kim” Michelle, is definitely a trend setter for female GoGo artist. […]
DC Black Film Fest brings interactive, choose-your-own adventure experience
WTOP: The seventh annual D.C. Black Film Festival is returning to the Miracle Theatre on Barracks Row in Southeast. Movies will screen in person on Friday, Aug. 18, and Saturday, Aug. 19, and then stream virtually through […]
Community Resources
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 […]
The Excalibur Group to Hold Virtual Job Fair
WASHINGTON INFORMER: The Excalibur Group, an employee placement group, will host its annual job fair Thursday from noon to 1:30 p.m. virtually. The fair offers job seekers the chance to learn more about the company, […]
IT TAKES TWO, INC 2023 College Access Tour
After a three year hiatus due to the pandemic, IT TAKES TWO, INC is hosting its third annual College Access Tour (CAT) on Monday, April 3, 2023. The tour was created in 2018 to give our youth access […]
