This Thanksgiving Day, the employees will be preparing a total of 7,860 pounds of turkey, 1,050 pounds of roasted potatoes, 975 pounds of cornbread stuffing and 5,240 dinner rolls to their clients living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life-challenging illnesses, free of charge.
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Thanksgiving Football in Washington? Pass the Sweet Potatoes
Football in Detroit and Dallas is as much a Thanksgiving tradition as the turkey. Not so much in Washington…
Maryland Lawmakers Invite Local Teens to Compete in Annual “App” Challenge
Lawmakers are challenging local students to channel their enthusiasm for all things technological to make the app world a better place.
O’Malley Unveils Healthcare Plan, Aims for 95 Percent Coverage
Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley unveiled his healthcare plan Tuesday, aiming to improve on the Affordable Care Act and expand health coverage.
Washington’s Rookie Monsters
Washington’s rookies are a big reason why the team remains in the hunt for the NFC East title
Maryland House Members Split on Restrictions Against Syrian Refugees
If passed, the bill would lead to comprehensive and time-consuming background checks on refugees from Syria, Iraq.
Cardin Stands Behind Obama’s ISIS Strategy, Refugee Policy
Following a visit from the French ambassador to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Thursday afternoon, the panel’s top Democrat, Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin, reaffirmed his support for President Obama’s foreign policy in the wake of the Paris terror attacks.
Medal of Honor Awarded to University of Maryland Alum
At a White House Ceremony on Thursday, U.S. Army Captain Florent Groberg (retired) received the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry in a ceremony at the White House. Florent, a University of Maryland graduate, tackled a suicide bomber during a combat mission in Afghanistan’s Kunar Province.
Van Hollen Seeks Medal of Honor for Black World War II Hero
Maryland Rep. Chris Van Hollen wants the United States to award a Medal of Honor to an African American soldier whose heroism in World War II was undeniable.
SOCCERGATE PROBE: Citizens call for investigation into Pepco deal
A group of citizen activists gathered at the future site of the new D.C. United Stadium demanding an ethics investigation into D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s role in a $6.8 million merger between Pepco and Exelon.