Washington – DC Health partnered with FRESHFARM to provide fresh produce to low income residents through Produce Plus, a supplemental assistance program overseen by DC Health. Beginning this summer, FRESHFARM will manage the program to connect local farmers and vendors…
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Asked about late mail, postmaster general will give late response
WASHINGTON – Maryland’s congressional delegation awaits a response from a letter it sent on Nov. 22 to embattled Postmaster General Louis DeJoy about the United States Postal Service’s preparations to deliver mail on time during the holiday season. The delegation’s…
Temporary legal protections leave uncertainty for Afghan evacuees resettling in the U.S.
WASHINGTON – Thousands of Afghan evacuees have resettled into the United States, but the temporary nature of their legal status could hinder their adjustment to the country now and in the coming years, experts say. The U.S. withdrawal of troops…
Historic Amtrak funding aims to alleviate delays and replace nearly 50-year-old rail cars
The funding will go towards reducing maintenance backlogs, improving tracks and signals, replacing nearly 50-year-old railcars and replacing or overhauling old tunnels and bridges in a massive effort to modernize the nation’s passenger railroad service.
In move to electric vehicles, Maryland is doing better than most
Weaning the nation off of gas-fueled vehicles might be easier said than done, although Maryland is doing better than most states.
Former homeless veteran gives shelter to others who struggle
WASHINGTON — Michael Strong was stranded, barely staying alive on the bustling streets of metropolitan Baltimore for five years. The South Carolina native and Air Force veteran was homeless because of his addiction to cocaine and alcohol. He even feared…
Supreme Court weighs Mississippi abortion law, future of Roe v. Wade
The justices signaled that they were aware of the highly-charged political nature of the case. Many of their questions centered on how their decision could impact American society.
Supreme Court to hear arguments over Mississippi law banning abortions after 15 weeks
The case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, considers the constitutionality of Mississippi’s ban on most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
The Congressional Black Caucus: Building a legacy for half a century
WASHINGTON — William Lacy Clay Jr. remembers being 12-years-old and standing beside his father launching his campaign bid one day after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the spring of 1968. It was a historic race for…
Marylanders say they are feeling the pinch of inflation
The Consumer Price Index, which is a common measure of inflation, climbed 6.2% in October compared to last year – the largest yearly increase in more than 30 years.