CHELTENHAM, Md. — Students from Crossland High School are building a tiny home as part of Prince George’s County’s Construction Trades Program. For nearly fifty years, students in the program have built full-size houses, but this year marks the first…
Prince George’s County Police warn Marylanders of holiday scams
The Prince George’s County Police Department is warning residents to be on the lookout this season for scammers using fake emails, phone calls and Al-generated voice cloning.
Bethesda widower advocates for safer roads after wife’s death
BETHESDA, Md. – Sarah Debbink Langenkamp, a Foreign Service officer, was killed by a truck driver on River Road in August 2022 while biking home. Her husband is now pushing for stronger road-safety laws to better protect cyclists and pedestrians.
Blind Baltimore runner completes NYC marathon
CATONSVILLE, Md – Sixty-six-year-old UMBC mentor Jackie King has completed her fifth marathon. She is visually impaired. King hopes to raise awareness that vision loss does not have to limit what a runner can achieve.
Furloughed IRS lawyer runs hot dog stand during shutdown
WASHINGTON – During the government shutdown, furloughed IRS lawyer Isaac Stein fired up a lifelong dream, running a hot dog stand called Shysters Dogs. Now his cart has become a local favorite and a full-time gig, turning his time off…
DC small businesses lose money during government shutdown
Small businesses in D.C., like Sweet Lemon Café near Capitol Hill, are feeling the strain four weeks into the federal government shutdown.
Daycare teaches toddlers to communicate through sign language
BEL AIR, Md. – For babies who can’t yet talk, communication can be a challenge. The Learning Experience teaches children as young as six weeks old to use sign language to express basic needs.
Local group helps close the gap in breast health access
WASHINGTON– One in eight women is affected by breast cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. Many still struggle to access screenings and follow-up care because of financial and transportation barriers. The Brem Foundation is working to close that gap…
What Marylanders should know about getting vaccines this year
HYATTSVILLE, Md. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its COVID-19 and flu vaccine guidelines, leaving many Marylanders wondering what has changed. Questions remain about eligibility, cost, and where to get vaccinated.One pharmacist explains what residents should know…
MPD faces staffing shortage reaching its lowest level
The Metropolitan Police Department is facing one of its most severe staffing shortages in decades. DC Police Union officials say MPD began the year with fewer than 3,200 officers, the lowest number in 50 years.