COLLEGE PARK, Maryland — Decades of pioneering sports coverage by female journalists has put them in the locker rooms and on the field, but research shows it’s still daunting to be a women’s sports reporter. That research helped shape discussions…
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The Washington Bullpen, Episode 12
WASHINGTON – On the last episode of “The Washington Bullpen” for the semester, hosts Julia Karron and Jarod Golub discuss the legal troubles of President Donald Trump’s lawyer, Michael Cohen, the IRS website crash, Barbara Bush’s passing, Kendrick Lamar winning…
Maryland congressional Democrats seek to shore up election security before midterms
WASHINGTON – All nine of Maryland’s Democratic lawmakers in Congress have asked Republican Gov. Larry Hogan to allocate the money needed to get federal aid to improve the state’s election system infrastructure and security. “With the 2018 midterm elections fast…
The Washington Bullpen, Episode 11
WASHINGTON – On this week’s episode of “The Washington Bullpen,” hosts Julia Karron and Jarod Golub discuss the FBI raids on Trump lawyer Michael Cohen’s office and residences, House Speaker Paul Ryan’s decision not to seek reelection, and Facebook CEO…
Season-long inconsistencies still plague Wizards heading into playoffs
WASHINGTON – With the NBA playoffs upon them, the Washington Wizards have been struggling to find answers to issues that have plagued the team all season.
Zuckerberg says government regulation of social media “inevitable”
WASHINGTON – After deflecting questions about the issue in the Senate the previous day, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg told a House panel Wednesday that government regulation of social media is “inevitable.” But he told the House Energy and Commerce Committee…
Congressional staffers show off speed and humor in bipartisan fun run
WASHINGTON — When it comes to running in the nation’s capital, most think of running for the Senate or the House, especially with the 2018 midterms in November looming. But on a crisp Sunday morning, the Capitol Hill Competition within…
The Washington Bullpen, Episode 10
This week in “The Washington Bullpen” podcast, hosts Julia Karron and Jarod Golub of the Capital News Service Washington Bureau talk about the city’s iconic cherry blossoms, big trouble at the Environmental Protection Agency and teacher strikes in Kentucky and…
Washington’s cherry blossoms finally hit their peak
The region’s extended winter weather hasn’t been kind to one of the area’s biggest spring attractions. But, Washington’s cherry blossoms have finally hit their peak period and visitors say it was worth the wait.
Gallery: Cherry blossoms prepare to reach peak bloom
The cherry blossoms are predicted to begin reaching peak bloom over the weekend, making the Tidal Basin the place to be during the nicer weather this week.