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Cornerstone Grill & Loft on Nov. 12 filed a petition in Prince George’s County Circuit Court asking a judge to review the 90-day suspension of its liquor license, court records show. The filing came two days after the bar’s attorney asked the College Park City Council to join the...
Dear Friends, This week we honored veterans in Montgomery County with ceremonies in Rockville, Bethesda, and other locations across our region. I also joined the County Council in a joint proclamation to...
BGE is asking Maryland’s utility regulator – the Public Service Commission (PSC) – to approve a voluntary prepaid electricity program known as FlexPay, but consumer advocates are worried about the potential for increased disconnections. BGE proposed FlexPay as part of its $156 million rate increase request before...
BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Maryland’s top Democrats say they will develop a four-year plan to address the state’s ongoing budget shortfalls, promising a review of government spending and difficult choices ahead. In a joint statement, Gov. Wes Moore, Senate President Bill Ferguson, and House Speaker Joseline Pena-Melnyk said...
ELLICOTT CITY, Md. — Advocates are pushing for better renters’ protections in one of the most expensive areas to live in Maryland after conducting an extensive door-to-door survey. They’re asking for the incoming administration to establish a new office for tenant and landlord affairs. “We asked renters:...
The Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), is a new program funded through the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). It empowers states to strengthen rural communities across America by transforming the rural healthcare delivery system and improving access, quality, and outcomes. Through innovative system-wide change, this program invests in rural healthcare for future generations. Under the leadership of Governor Moore’s administration, Maryland applied for and received funding for the program.
A 420-unit development project broke ground yesterday (Thursday) at the site of a former Holiday Inn and office building near Ballston. The Holiday Inn, which closed in the spring, has been completely demolished to make way for a seven-story multifamily building with 420 units and around 380 parking spaces. That’s the first phase of a project that will also include a for-sale residential component with townhouses.
A new poll released by the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC), shows that 61% of Maryland voters think they pay too much in state taxes.
DAVIDSONVILLE, Md. — Maryland Farm Bureau recently announced Sydnie Grossnickle as its new Director of Government Relations. In this role, Grossnickle will lead MFB’s advocacy efforts in Annapolis and Washington,, as well as heading up grassroots policy development between DFB’s 23 county Farm Bureaus. As a fifth-generation...
A small-scale study from the advocacy group Environment America found evidence of microplastics throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed, the group announced Tuesday. Using citizen scientists, the group collected several water samples at 15 different places throughout the watershed, including five sites in Maryland waterways. They found microplastics at every site, whether in the form of plastic fiber, film, beads, or fragments.
The Maryland Food Industry Council, managed by the Maryland Retailers Alliance, inducted four new members into the Maryland Food Industry Hall of Fame on Nov. 5 at its annual breakfast at Martin’s West in Baltimore County. Established in 2003, the Hall of Fame celebrates businesses and individuals with a...
Fairfax County middle schoolers currently start their day at 7:30 a.m., and school board members spent part of a Tuesday work session weighing whether to push that time back by nearly two hours — a shift that could also mean some elementary students start as early as 7 a.m. instead. No final decision was made, but the board reviewed three distinct proposals that could reshape mornings for thousands of families across the district.
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) is asking the public for their opinions on proposed changes to the North Bethesda station.
ANNAPOLIS– Foliage across Maryland is now past peak. Trees near Assateague Island are among the last to change. Our foresters and rangers have reported stunning wildflowers, changing leaves and sprouting mushrooms this season, capturing and sharing the visual bounty of Maryland’s natural resources. If you want to check...
Anne Arundel County Executive-elect Allison Pickard talks about her plans as the News Roundup continues a series of conversations with newly elected leaders here in Maryland. How do Maryland residents consume their news? Radio? Television? Social media? New poll results might surprise you. Democratic gains across Southern states. What does...
As a 16-year-old student at Washington-Lee High School in 1981, Eric Dobson opted to fulfill a requirement in his American Civilization class by traveling around Arlington with his father’s 40-year-old Minolta camera. Little did he know that he was chronicling history in the process. It was a time of...
Northern Virginia continues to be one of the fastest growing areas in the United States. Despite federal job losses from DOGE over the past two years, our region is set to return to positive job growth by the end of 2026. A little over 2.6 million people are living in the area right now, and that number is expected to climb to over 3 million in the next few years. This growth has bolstered the local economy but has also created a significant challenge – especially around the cost of housing. The most recent Virginia Joint Legislative Audit & Review Commission report shows that the Northern Virginia region needs over 60,000 new affordable housing units to support growing industries in manufacturing, healthcare and information technology. Organizations like the Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance, Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce and others have warned that this gap in affordable housing units risks business growth opportunities that would directly lead to slower economic output. We know that the problem exists, but the only way to solve it is through additional data and regional cooperation. It is important to understand that decisions related to housing cannot be made in a vacuum. We know that
Washington (DC News Now) — Maryland Congressman Glenn Ivey (D) has won reelection, continuing to represent residents of Prince George’s County. Rep. Ivey returns to Capitol Review to discuss his reelection, his priorities for 2027, and his reaction to some Democrats’ absence during the impeachment vote against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
County Email System Down — “Arlington County is aware of widespread issues currently affecting emails to/from the County. For urgent or time-sensitive issues, please contact the County by phone.” [Arlington County/Bluesky]. Hegseth Honors Tomb Guard — “Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has given a top award to the...
