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Prince George's County lists 2,184 foreclosure records through Aug. 28, up about…
Baltimore voters approved Question I on Tuesday, creating a Baby Fund that…
Prince George's County Public Schools is asking residents to weigh in on a new 10-year facilities master plan. Listening sessions run from Oct. 19 through Dec. 9, and the Board of Education is expected to approve the plan in 2028.…
As of about noon Friday, state transportation listings showed 17 planned state closures in Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Eight affect a…
More Than Half of Montgomery County’s Active Health and Human Services Contracts Are Non-Competitive
More than half of the active health and human services contracts that Montgomery County holds were awarded without competitive bidding, according to…
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Baltimore City Council President Zeke Cohen and two residents urged Maryland regulators…
TANTV News editorial: in his Fox News election-night interview, President Trump said…
The U.S. Treasury Department proposes new rules to restrict American investments in key high-tech sectors like AI and biotech in China and other adversarial nations.…
Justice Department files lawsuit to block Alaska Senate election certification if Republican Dan Sullivan loses, citing voter confusion over a second Sullivan…
Justice Elena Kagan criticizes the Supreme Court's conservative majority, stating rulings on gerrymandering and campaign finance undermine democracy and increase political polarization…
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BritBox just dropped the highly anticipated first look at The Other Bennet…
Google’s Frightgeist report reveals the most popular Halloween costumes based on search…
Sonic Drive-In is kicking off the holiday season early. The Oklahoma City-based chain has unveiled a festive lineup featuring three new seasonal drinks and a smoky new smashburger. App users get the first taste starting October 26, a week before everyone else.…
DC Studios’ R-rated horror movie Clayface made its North American box office debut on top. Its darker, lower-budget knockabout on a famous Batman villain led to a gross of $24 million domestically and $43 million globally, narrowly beating out a surprisingly good…
Kylie Cantrall received a lot of accolades on Saturday night, when she sang the U.S. national anthem at the start of the…
This year, Halloween candy sales in the U.S. are lagging behind. The market research companies’ data indicated monthly sales declines of 6.7%…
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THE SHAPERS · PROFILE Lester Davis, Gov. Wes Moore’s right hand, steps in as interim CEO of Maryland’s startup-funding engine. On Thursday, the board of the Maryland Technology Development Corporation, better known as TEDCO, named Lester Davis its interim chief executive. He starts November 27, taking over from Troy LeMaile-Stovall, who has…
More Than Half of Montgomery County’s Active Health and Human Services Contracts Are Non-Competitive
More than half of the active health and human services contracts that Montgomery County holds were awarded without competitive bidding, according to the county’ open data record. County law allows the practice, and the data does not show whether any individual award was improper.The county’s open-data Contracts dataset lists 2,368 active county…
Montgomery County invests over $215,000 in local food projects to increase production, provide education, and improve access to healthy food, addressing food…
September's inflation hit 3.7%, fueled by gas prices, impacting holiday spending and Social Security benefits. Recipients will see a 3.6% increase, but…
In a major shift for emerging markets, Nigeria’s $1.6B Dangote Refinery IPO is now accessible to global retail investors and international buyers…
Fast food giants are constantly changing their business strategies to attract more buyers. McDonald’s is rolling out a brand new initiative to…
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TANTV News editorial: in his Fox News election-night interview, President Trump said he was surprised by…
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What does meaningful immigration coverage require in a moment of fear, misinformation, and shifting policy? TANTV News spoke with Amica Center, Just…
Political campaigns spend billions on ads while local and independent media struggles to survive. If candidates…
TANTV Local News has named Prince George's County Council Member Wanika Fisher to its Civic &…
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TANTV's new 'Diaspora Voices' series, launched on Africa…
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In a major shift for emerging markets, Nigeria’s $1.6B Dangote Refinery IPO is now accessible to global retail investors and international buyers worldwide via digital platforms FSDH & Paga. Shares start around $0.40; public offering closes Oct 13. Details: tantvnews.com/Africa…
Aliko Dangote calls his refinery share sale “the people’s IPO.”…
Africa's biggest IPO is opening its doors. Bank, stockbroker, or…
In a sharp follow-up to his 2022 critique, LaBode Obanor…
America spent decades lecturing Africa about strongmen and state capture,…
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On October 21, 2025, over 1,000 entrepreneurs, executives, investors, and ecosystem supporters convened at The Hotel at the University of Maryland for the highly anticipated TEDCO EXPO 2025—the 11th annual gathering of the Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO). The event, widely recognized as the state’s flagship platform for innovation-driven companies, delivered a…
Sharon Brickhouse Martin leads VHC Health, revolutionizing women’s health and equity across the DMV with vision…
It’s a cozy Friday morning in Silver Spring, and I’m headed out for a long-overdue catch-up…
Major Baltimore lender serving the Baltimore metro area, Baltimore Community Lending (BCL), today announced the retirement…
By Lwazi Lungile Mhlambi The promise of entrepreneurship is a universal dream: to build something from…
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Baltimore City Council President Zeke Cohen and two residents urged Maryland regulators to reject BGE’s $156 million electric rate request at the…
Prince George's County lists 2,184 foreclosure records through Aug. 28, up about 25 percent from a year earlier. Where the increase is…
Baltimore’s Board of Estimates met Nov. 4 and voted only on routine items, deferring an $11 million class-action settlement and a $14.15…
DC Election Results Remain Unofficial: Mail Ballots Postmarked by Election Day Count Through Nov. 13
DC results are still preliminary: mail-in ballots postmarked by Election Day can arrive through Nov. 13. How ranked choice tabulation works, what…
Gaithersburg Proposes New Building Codes, Including a Test for Homeowners Seeking Electrical Permits
Gaithersburg introduced new building and electrical codes on Nov. 2, including a basic knowledge test for homeowners who want electrical permits.…
Landlord-tenant complaints in Montgomery County rose to 1,121 in 2025, the highest annual total in county records dating to 2008, led by…
THE SHAPERS · PROFILE Lester Davis, Gov. Wes Moore’s right hand, steps in as interim CEO of Maryland’s startup-funding engine. On Thursday,…
PGCPS internal audit will review the bus planner rollout, hiring, substitute pay and facility rentals this year, the audit director told a…
Baltimore voters approved Question I on Tuesday, creating a Baby Fund that sets aside about $17 million a year in existing property…
Gaithersburg will test stop sign cameras near schools Nov. 9 to 23 for data only, with no warnings or citations, under a…
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After a landmark anti-DEI legal battle forced Fearless Fund to close its U.S. grant program for Black women,…
There is something quite revolutionary about a room full of women who have decided, collectively, that they will…
By Chrishon Lampley, Founder & CEO, Love Cork Screw How the Target Boycott Hurt Black Brands Fighting for…
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We often wonder if turning off our computers every night is strictly required for better performance and longevity.…
Phone-free bars and restaurants expand nationwide as Americans embrace digital detox dining experiences, with 11 states now featuring…
There is a version of the artificial intelligence revolution (AI future) that looks like a ladder — one…
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Sonic Drive-In is kicking off the holiday season early. The Oklahoma City-based chain has unveiled a festive lineup…
Just as the holidays are approaching, Oreo has introduced a new holiday twist to its snack cake collection.…
The brand says it has five new flavor variations of potato chips this holiday season under the brand’s…
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