DCMJ is planning to protest President-elect Donald Trump’s stated opposition to federal legalization of marijuana by passing out over 4,200 joints at Friday’s inauguration.
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Inauguration boycott includes two Maryland lawmakers; another undecided
WASHINGTON — As next Friday’s presidential inauguration of Donald J. Trump draws closer, speculation over who won’t be in attendance has become as much a talking point as the event itself, with more than 50 members of Congress already saying…
Veteran rides motorcycle from Minnesota to celebrate Veterans’ Day in D.C.
On Veterans’ Day, the country stops to honor the men and women who put their lives on the line to protect and serve America. One Minnesota veteran travels hundreds of miles twice a year to pay his personal respect to his fellow soldiers.
U.S Capitol dome renovations unveiled
After two and a half years of construction, the Capitol Building Dome is finally free of scaffolding. The Architect of the Capitol says its unveiling has a deeper meaning than most may think.
Metro riders speak out on cuts to hours
Metro riders got their chance to speak out about proposed cuts to metro hours and how it will affect them at a WMATA public hearing.
Metro considers fare hikes to fix budget deficit
The Washington Metropolitan Transit Authority is seeing red – and lots of it. Metro says it may look to its riders to help fill in the gap for its multi-million dollar budget shortfall.
In age of Trump, profile of Maryland-born white nationalist grows
When Hillary Clinton warned about the dangers of the “alt-right” in an August speech, she was referring to people like Poolesville, Maryland, native Matthew Heimbach.
Maryland & D.C. team up to clean Anacostia River
District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett, and Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker met Thursday to sign the Anacostia Accord. The Accord is part of a larger effort by to restore water quality throughout the watershed.
Maryland basketball featured at Big Ten Media day
This year Big Ten Media Day was hosted right down the road in Washington. Maryland’s head coach Mark Turgeon and two players addressed the media about the upcoming season. Coach Turgeon says this isn’t a veteran team but they should still be able to compete in the Big Ten.