Taylor Swift, Drake top D.C.’s Spotify Wrapped

WASHINGTON – Spotify released its annual Wrapped campaign last Wednesday, allowing users to review their listening activity as the year comes to a close. Here’s what artists Washington-area listeners couldn’t get enough of in 2025.  Taylor Swift, Drake and Bad…

Nickeled and dimed: how the lowly penny’s retirement impacts Marylanders

The U.S. Mint just produced the last-ever penny. Marylanders have mixed opinions regarding the effects on consumers, businesses and collectors.

Washington area airports are part of FAA flight cuts starting Friday
WASHINGTON - Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy has announced a reduction in air traffic at 40 airports, including the three serving the nation’s capital, as soon as Friday if the government shutdown continues. “We do not want to see disruptions…
Maryland’s Raskin says Justice Department killed Epstein probe in January
WASHINGTON - Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, has charged that the Department of Justice’s investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein case files was halted in January.  "According to information provided to our Committee by counsel for Epstein survivors … the investigation into…
Failure to extend Obamacare subsidies may mean higher health care premiums for many Marylanders
WASHINGTON – Over 180,000 Maryland residents could face major increases in health care costs next year as the Saturday deadline to extend enhanced Obamacare subsidies rapidly approaches.  “The premium increases that are set to go into effect will be crippling…
Maryland senators object to limited federal back pay bill
WASHINGTON - Maryland’s Democratic senators voted Thursday against a Republican proposal that would provide back pay only to certain essential federal workers during the shutdown. The Shutdown Fairness Act, introduced by Senate Republicans, would pay federal law enforcement officers, Border…
Spotted lanternflies are everywhere – what you can do

Over the past few months, invasive spotted lanternflies have emerged in massive numbers across Maryland. Maryland since 2018. The species has spread throughout 20 out of 23 counties in the state, according to the Maryland Department of Agriculture.

Maryland Democratic lawmakers urge talks to end government shutdown

Maryland Democratic lawmakers urged Republican leaders to cooperate in bringing about a bipartisan end to the ongoing government shutdown.

Maryland renewable energy projects face uncertain future

In August, the Trump administration revoked hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding for Maryland renewable energy infrastructure projects. 

Trump administration warns Maryland against “DEI” contracts in Key Bridge rebuild

The Trump administration on Friday warned Maryland officials not to award contracts based on sex and race in the reconstruction of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge.