The Montgomery County Council voted unanimously to ban private ICE detention centers, passing the ICE Out Act and sending it to County Executive Marc Elrich — who has said he will sign it.…
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Marc Elrich is term-limited, opening the most competitive Montgomery County executive race in years. Five Democrats — Glass, Jawando, Friedson, James, and Banerjee — are fighting for the June 23 primary with polls showing 43% of voters still undecided.…
DC Council member Brooke Pinto published a 67-page oppo research dossier including a rival's home address. The doxxing scandal has upended the race to replace Eleanor Holmes Norton — and raised serious questions about Pinto's fitness for Congress.…
TANTV Local News has named Prince George's County Council Member Wanika Fisher to its Civic & Political Voices Network. A former prosecutor, defense attorney, and legislator running for State's Attorney, Fisher will contribute commentary on justice reform, public safety, and immigrant community…
Kevin Durant's 35V and TPA Group acquire the 515-acre former Six Flags America site in Prince George's County for mixed-use redevelopment.…
Less than a mile from where George Floyd lost his life, an ICE agent fired three shots into Renée Nicole Good's vehicle—despite video showing no imminent threat. Prince George's Councilmember Wanika Fisher says leadership must demand ac countability before another family is…
TANTV Local News (TANTV DMV) names Ethan Wechtaluk to its Civic & Political Voices Network, an initiative focused on elevating informed perspectives on public issues affecting Maryland communities. Wechtaluk is a former federal consultant and a candidate for Maryland’s 6th Congressional District.…
TANTV News launches Civic & Political Voices network—giving civic leaders, public officials, and community voices a trusted platform to share commentary and updates directly with residents. Join us in strengthening local democracy and civic engagement. #TANTVNews #LocalNews #CivicVoices #DMV…
A March 2026 Brookings report confirms the DMV led the nation in job loss last year. New data shows 72,000+ federal jobs gone, a 14% federal employment decline, and early signs of a broader regional recession driven by DOGE cuts.…
FAA Investigates Chemical Odor at Key Virginia Facility, Halting Flights at Major D.C.-Area Airports
Ground stops hit DCA, IAD, BWI, and RIC airports after a strong chemical odor at Virginia's Potomac TRACON affected controllers. FAA resolves issue; flights resume. Full details on the travel disruption.…
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