Following Gov. Glenn Youngkin 2022 executive order to ban “inherently divisive concepts,” the education board is in an ongoing process of making changes to an elective course on African American history in Virginia schools.…
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Hyperlocal reporting on the communities, neighborhoods, and issues that shape daily life in the DMV region and beyond.
The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) reported a shooting incident on the night of June 24 in Northwest D.C. that left two people injured. The victims, a man and a woman, arrived at a local hospital on their own around 11:25 p.m., prompting…
Young Kenyan Diaspora joins protest against Finance Bill with demonstrations in front of Kenyan embassy in Washington D.C.…
Governor Wes Moore has signed an executive order to pardon 175,000 individuals with cannabis-related convictions in Maryland. This unprecedented move aims to rectify the social and economic injustices caused by past marijuana criminalization, particularly affecting communities of color.…
Heads up, DC! A heat emergency has been activated for the District. Here's Where to Find Free Cooling Centers in Washington, D.C.…
Nigerian and Marylander ‘Isaac Geralds’ Kicks Off 110-Hour Sing-a-thon Guinness World Record Attempt
Nigerian and Marylander singer Isaac Geralds is undertaking a grueling 110-hour non-stop singing marathon in Washington D.C. to shatter the Guinness World Record while raising funds and awareness for children with autism…
Angela Alsobrooks has defeated David Trone to win the Democratic nomination for the U.S. Senate seat in Maryland, while former Governor Larry Hogan has secured the Republican nomination.…
Maryland will receive nearly $69 million in federal funding to support housing assistance and services for residents experiencing homelessness across the state.…
The Maryland Transportation Authority (MDTA) is inviting industry professionals to participate in a Virtual Industry Forum on the rebuilding of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The forum, scheduled for May 7, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., will provide insights into the anticipated Progressive…
Governor Moore introduced the most comprehensive housing package of any recent Maryland administration…
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