Today: December 7, 2025
Two West Virginia National Guard members died in a targeted shooting near the White House. Federal officials have the suspect in custody and are deploying 500 more troops to the capital.…
Across the DC region, nonprofits, churches, and volunteers are stepping up with free Thanksgiving meals, grocery distributions, and volunteer drives aimed at residents squeezed by high costs and the prolonged federal shutdown. Organizers say demand is at some of the highest levels…
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Tuesday she will not seek reelection, ending a 12-year tenure defined by careful negotiations with a hostile federal government and opening a wide-open 2026 mayoral race. ​“With a grateful heart, I am announcing that I will not…
What’s Happening Right Now Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are conducting traffic stops and establishing checkpoints across Washington, DC. Recent reports documented enforcement activity on Canal Road in November, with vehicles being seized. DC police officers have been directed to alert ICE…
D.C. Schools Post Strongest Academic Recovery: Highest Gains in Math and Reading on 2024 NAEP Assessment The District of Columbia has posted the strongest academic recovery from the pandemic compared to similar states and districts, according to testimony presented before the DC…
Maryland’s Largest Private Capital Investment: AstraZeneca  to Expand Manufacturing with $2 Billion Commitment Governor Wes Moore announced on November 21, 2025, that AstraZeneca, a global biopharmaceutical company, will invest $2 billion to expand its manufacturing footprint across Maryland. The investment represents the largest…
A Guide to City Resources and Personal Safety As temperatures drop in the nation’s capital, the DC hypothermia season officially begins, bringing with it a city-wide mobilization to protect all residents, especially those experiencing homelessness. “Our number one priority, especially as the…
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…
Sharon Brickhouse Martin leads VHC Health, revolutionizing women’s health and equity across the DMV with vision and sustainable impact.…
Organizers estimate 7 million people participated in “No Kings rallies” held on Saturday across the United States, protesting what they termed “President Trump’s embrace of authoritarianism”. According to organizers, events were held in 2,600 locations across all 50 states. This event reportedly…
