Politics
Atterbeary Says House Will Do ‘The Right Thing,’ Send Revenues, Gaming to Senate
MARYLAND MATTERS: A House committee vote Wednesday set up another battle with Senate fiscal leaders over finding new revenues this year. The House Ways and Means Committee voted 15-7 to approve House Bill 1319, which could […]
A Tax Bill Cometh?
MARYLAND MATTERS: The chair of the House Ways and Means Committee said she expects her committee will cobble together a revenue package meant to help the state cover billions in looming deficits and ensure the […]
How Some Md. Legislators Want to Keep Tickets for Concert and Sporting Events Affordable
WTOP NEWS: Have you wanted to go to a concert for your favorite artist only to find lawn seats cost thousands of dollars? A bill before Maryland legislators aims to stop ticket scalpers from jacking-up […]
Economic Development
New Player May Breathe Life Into Huge, Stalled Silver Spring Project
WASHINGTON BUSINESS JOURNAL: One of Maryland’s most prolific developers is joining and apparently accelerating the effort to develop Viva White Oak, a gigantic but long-stalled mixed-used project with a multibillion-dollar price tag next to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration […]
‘Simply Illogical’: Capitals and Wizards Owner Hits Back at Critics of Planned Virginia Move
WTOP NEWS: The owner of the Washington Capitals and Washington Wizards is hitting back at the criticism of his plan to move the teams to Northern Virginia. In an email to fans, Ted Leonsis said […]
Governor Moore Visits Prince George’s County Housing Redevelopment Project and Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development in Support of Moore-Miller Administration’s Housing Priorities
MD Depratment of Housing and Community Development: Governor Wes Moore yesterday visited Hospital Hill, a redevelopment project in Cheverly, and toured the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development headquarters in Lanham. Joined by Maryland […]
Hometown Sports
Commanders Move Executive Offices to Prince George’s County
LANDOVER, Md., December 8, 2023 – Beginning in early 2024, the Washington Commanders will move business operations from FedExField to Riverdale Park, located on the campus of the University of Maryland, to meet greater demand […]
Why Did the Next Basketball Star Leave DeMatha? Beltway Traffic.
WASHINGTON POST: Baba Oladotun will play for hometown Blake — and could reshape the Maryland state title race. Freshman Baba Oladotun, a 6-foot-9 guard, transformed Blake basketball when he enrolled at the public school. Day […]
James Madison, Maryland, VT, Howard and Liberty Receive Invitations to College Football Bowl Games
WTOP NEWS: While the rest of the country debated the final field for the four-team College Football Playoff, five local teams — James Madison, Maryland, Virginia Tech, Liberty and Howard — all received invitations to play […]
Local News
Crime Increased in Montgomery County for Third Straight Year, Data Shows
WTOP NEWS: Overall, crime increased in Montgomery County for the third year in a row. In a briefing before the Montgomery County Council Public Safety Committee, legislative analyst Susan Farag laid out the data: According […]
Revised Metro Budget Proposal Avoids Extreme Service Cuts, Layoffs
WASHINGTON BUSINESS JOURNAL: Metro officials are zeroing in on a budget compromise that would prevent the transit system from making large service cuts and layoffs starting in July — but it won’t solve the system’s underlying structural problems. […]
Maryland Company Inks NASCAR Sponsorship Deal
WTOP NEWS: North Bethesda, Maryland-based Choice Hotels International has signed a NASCAR partnership deal with Trackhouse Racing for the 2024 NASCAR Cup series. Financial terms were not disclosed, but the sponsorship, promoting its Choice Privileges […]
Wellness
Monkeypox Not a Major Concern in Prince George’s
Although the White House declared monkeypox a public health emergency last month with fewer than 20,000 cases detected nationwide, Prince George’s County health officials say the disease won’t have as big an effect as COVID-19. […]
Students are facing a mental health crisis as they return to classrooms
WUSA 9: It’s been a tough couple of years for students, from isolation during the pandemic, to virtual learning, the return to in-person classes, and violence in many of our city streets. Psychologists say it […]
Md. hospitals face ‘most critical staffing shortage in recent memory,’ report finds
Maryland Matters: Maryland hospitals are struggling to cope with a significant shortage of nurses and the problem is certain to get worse if steps aren’t taken to recruit newcomers to the profession and retain existing […]
Upcoming Events
Don’t Miss Fireworks in Maryland this July 4th
PATCH: MARYLAND — There are 4th of July fireworks shows, parades and other events scheduled across Maryland this weekend through Tuesday as communities celebrate Independence Day 2023. We have all the fireworks shows happening in […]
Shakespeare in the Parks returns to Montgomery, Prince George’s Counties
WUSA 9: PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. — Brush off your picnic blankets and lawn chairs! Shakespeare in the Parks is back in Prince George’s County and Montgomery County. The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission’s Arts […]
White House Celebrates Juneteenth and Black Music Month
WASHINGTON INFORMER: The highly anticipated Juneteenth concert will occur on the South Lawn of the White House on Tuesday. The concert, set to coincide with Black Music Month, will showcase a star-studded lineup including […]
Community Resources
Time is running out for Md. drivers with unpaid tolls to save money
WTOP: The clock is ticking for Maryland drivers to pay outstanding toll bills without having to pay any late fees. Maryland transportation officials launched a program in February allowing drivers who have late fees associated with unpaid […]
DC Bread for the City gives away Holiday Helpings until November 23 to DC Residents
DC Bread for the City is giving away $50 debit cards, turkeys, and grocery bags with bonus holiday fixings to DC Residents until November 23. You can pick up these items Monday to Thursday, 9 […]
Domestic Violence Grants Available in Prince George’s
Washington Informer: Prince George’s County Council has $500,000 available for nonprofit organizations to apply in combating one of the jurisdiction’s hardest crimes: domestic violence. It’s the council’s seventh year dispersing money for groups to use […]
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