DC Metro Police Chief Pamela Smith’s resignation leaves the DC community wondering who will replace her. The National Crime Prevention Council is among many speaking up about what the district needs in the next chief.
Lawmakers demand answers on deadly Caribbean vessel strike, war crime questions mount
Bipartisan lawmakers are calling for a full investigation into a vessel strike in the Caribbean that killed eleven people. Some question whether the deadly actions taken could amount to a war crime.
Flight reductions and delays continue as government reopens
ARLINGTON, Va. - With the longest government shutdown in history over, federal offices will reopen, but air travel will not return to normal immediately. A six percent reduction in flights at major airports remains in place. This has created delays…
DC art gallery triples visitation during government shutdown
WASHINGTON – The Phillips Collection, a privately owned art gallery in Washington, saw its visitor numbers triple during the government shutdown, as federally funded museums temporarily closed. With the government now reopened, it remains to be seen whether the surge…
Trump blames GOP election losses on shutdown, pushes to end filibuster
WASHINGTON – The U.S. is in its longest government shutdown, as Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked. President Trump said the shutdown hurt Republicans in recent elections, where Democrats swept key races. In response, Trump is calling for an end to…
Advocates raise awareness of increase in sexual assaults ahead of Halloween weekend
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – As Halloween weekend approaches, University of Maryland student leaders are emphasizing sexual assault awareness and prevention. Student government representatives Pragya Kumar and Misha Yadav are spearheading efforts to make resources more accessible and ensure that every…
Mobile book bank delivers banned books to D.C. residents
The Banned Wagon, a mobile book bank, travels across the country distributing free books that have been banned or otherwise censored in schools and libraries.
Rising coffee bean prices strain a College Park café
A sharp rise in coffee prices, nearly 21% in the past year, is hurting small businesses like Board and Brew in College Park. Global supply issues, climate change, and steep tariffs are responsible for the increase. Board and Brew owner Michael Chmar says absorbing those costs without raising prices is a delicate balancing act.