Politics
Prince George’s House nominee would make history, Dan Cox’s new gig, keeping up with Speaker Jones
MARYLAND MATTERS: The Prince George’s County Democratic Central Committee unanimously chose Ashanti Martinez to fill a vacant Maryland House of Delegates seat. The committee will send Martinez’s name to Gov. Wes Moore (D), who has […]
Moore’s first bills seek to fulfill campaign promises; legislation gets some GOP buy-in
MARYLAND MATTERS: Gov. Wes Moore’s initial legislative package is picking up some support from House Republicans. The General Assembly’s presiding officers this week introduced nine bills on Moore’s behalf, reflecting many of the broad priorities […]
After conflicting court rulings, Senate committee considering whether police can stop motorists for cannabis scent.
MARYLAND MATTERS: Rusty Carr of Mount Airy stood before the Maryland Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee and hoisted a 3 1/2 gram container of cannabis he uses for medical purposes, specifically for chronic pain. “If you […]
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
Magic Johnson Joins Commanders Ownership Bid: Report
WASHINGTON INFORMER: Basketball legend and entrepreneur Magic Johnson has joined Josh Harris, the co-owner of the Philadelphia 76ers and NHL’s New Jersey Devils, in a bid to purchase the Washington Commanders, according to The Associated Press. Johnson […]
Bowie State Women’s Tennis Travels to Shepherd
BOWIE STATE ATHLETICS: Bowie State women’s tennis travels to Shepherdstown, WV to take on the Rams of Shepherd Tuesday, Mar. 21 at 1 p.m. The Bulldogs are 1-5, having lost its last five matches including […]
Georgetown hires Providence’s Ed Cooley as basketball coach
WTOP: WASHINGTON (AP) — Ed Cooley is the new men’s basketball coach at Georgetown, hired away from Big East rival Providence in the hopes of rebuilding a once-proud program that dropped to new lows under […]
Local News
Former Bladensburg Sanitation Worker Set to Graduate From Harvard Law
HYATTSVILLE WIRE: A former sanitation worker in Bladensburg will graduate from Harvard Law School this spring and is using his story to help others in the industry. Raised by a single father who often worked […]
IKEA to deliver more urban format stores to DC area
WTOP: Furniture and housewares retailer IKEA will open new format stores in Fairfax, Virginia, this summer, and in Gaithersburg, Maryland, this fall. The stores, called “Plan & Order” stores, are much smaller than traditional IKEA […]
We Own Now’s 2nd Annual ‘Ownership is the New Black’ Symposium
WASHINGTON INFORMER: Grammy Award-winning artist Derek Minor (@thederekminor) is set to host We Own Now’s (@WeOwnNowOrg) 2nd Annual “Ownership Is The New Black” symposium at The Wharf (Union Stage) in Washington D.C. on May 11, […]
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
The Office Experience: Washington D.C
This fall, fans of The Office will be transported to the world of Dunder Mifflin Paper Company when The Office Experience opens in Washington D.C. on Thursday, November 17. Guests are invited to celebrate their […]
Santa Arrival PJ Party at PG Mall
November 19, 10am-12pm Santa’s coming to town! Join us in Center Court in front of Macy’s to welcome Santa to Mall at Prince George’s with a fun-filled PJ party! Put on your favorite holiday pajamas […]
Taco, Beer, Tequila Festival 2022
Get your TACO ON at National Harbor! The all in one Taco Festival, Beer Festival and Tequila Festival is here at the National Harbor Waterfront Location at Southpointe bigger, more tacos, amazing waterfront views! There […]
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
