Politics
With new term beginning, Ferguson and Jones enter next phase of their leadership
Maryland Matters: In many state capitals, four years as a presiding officer of a legislative chamber is a pretty robust tenure. In the Maryland State House, it’s a nanosecond. House Speaker Adrienne Jones (D-Baltimore County) […]
Meet the freshmen members of the General Assembly
MARYLAND MATTERS: The freshman class of the General Assembly is a little like Maryland itself: America in miniature. The new members have a wide variety of backgrounds and interests. They range in age from 25 […]
Advocacy group Maryland Nonprofits asks state for $100 million to serve needy communities
MARYLAND MATTERS: The advocacy group Maryland Nonprofits is asking policymakers for $100 million of the state government’s budget surplus to help community organizations across the state serve needy residents. In a wish list released last week, […]
Economic Development
Grants and Special Programs
Washington Informer: Wow. What a difference a year makes! Last summer we were still in the grips of COVID-19, inflation was tame and 30-year mortgage rates were around 3%. As of September 1, 2022 average […]
Prince George’s Co. council passes property tax credit for older residents
The Prince George’s County Council unanimously passed a bill Tuesday that would give some of the Maryland county’s older residents a 20% property tax credit. According to the legislation, residents 65 years old or older […]
Ninety Ten by DC Sweet Potato Cake Opens in Downtown Washington
April Richardson’s eatery, Ninety Ten by DC Sweet Potato Cake Bakery & Cafe, opened Tuesday in downtown Washington, close to Farragut Park, to a crowd of roughly 50 people including D.C. Deputy Mayor of Planning […]
Hometown Sports
DMV’s Top Recruit Nyckoles Harbor Makes His Decision
WASHINGTON INFORMER: After hours and hours of pondering his future, Nyckoles Harbor has made his much-awaited decision. The talented dual-sports athlete will take his talents to the University of South Carolina. A 6-foot-five, 225-pound wide […]
Bulldogs Turn in Undefeated Weekend at CIAA Event II
Bowie State women’s bowling went undefeated over three days of competition against Northern Division opponents at the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Event II hosted by Elizabeth City State. The three-day event victory was the […]
Women’s Bowling Returns to Action at CIAA Event II
BOWIE STATE ATHLETICS: The Bowie State women’s bowling team returns to action for 2023 this weekend at the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Event II, hosted by Elizabeth City State University, starting on Friday, Jan. 27 […]
Local News
DMV-Raised Artist Talks Personal Connection, History and Homecoming
WASHINGTON INFORMER: When bass Jonathan Woody performs George Friedric Handel’s “Messiah” at the Music Center at Strathmore with the Washington Bach Consort on Sunday, it will be a full-circle moment for the DMV-raised classical singer. “Handel’s Messiah […]
College Park Aviation Museum honors Harriet Quimby, first woman to earn US pilot license
WTOP: Everyone knows the Wright Brothers, Amelia Earhart, Charles Lindbergh and Chuck Yeager, but you can’t write the history of aviation with Harriet Quimby. Not only was Quimby the first American woman to earn a […]
Bulldogs End Regular Season with Eight-Consecutive CIAA Northern Division Title
BOWIE STATE ATHLETICS: Make that eight-straight crowns as the Bowie State women’s bowling program captured the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Northern Division title with an outstanding weekend at the CIAA Event III hosted by […]
Wellness
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 […]
Former Md. health secretary says coronavirus taught several lessons
There’s an explanation for why the viruses we have been seeing lately — COVID-19 and monkeypox — are not contained yet, said Dr. Joshua Sharfstein, former Maryland Health Secretary and professor at the Bloomberg School of […]
Mental Health Aspect of Surging Black Maternal Mortality Rate Often Ignored
With a maternal mortality rate of 55.3 per 100,000, Black women continue to outpace other ethnicities. The rate per 100,000 births for white women stands at 19.1. For Hispanic women, the rate per 100,000 remains […]
Upcoming Events
Thursday Trivia at Denizens in Riverdale Park!
Grab your friends for a battle of wits each week! Drink some beers, have a friendly competition, and win some prizes. Starts at 7:30pm every Thursday. The Station at Riverdale ParkRiverdale Park, MD 20737(240) 582-6817 […]
More inclusive Air and Space Museum will feel new, no matter how many times you’ve been before
WTOP: That means making sure everyone can see themselves in their stories. “You’ll see stories, certainly, of Chuck Yeager,” the first person to go faster than the speed of sound, Browne said. But they’re also […]
National Harbor Taco Week
It’s taco time! From October 2nd – 8th, enjoy everything tacos at National Harbor. Check out special chef creations at select restaurants or grab your own seasonings and sauces from one of our stores to […]
Community Resources
Maryland drivers may soon need to watch their speed on Route 200
By: Luke Lukert Drivers in Prince George’s and Montgomery County may see speed cameras added to the nearly 20 mile stretch of Maryland Route 200, also known as the Intercounty Connector. House Bill 811 was introduced […]
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 […]
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
