GOP-controlled panel rejects Mfume’s efforts to get documents on federal firings

Maryland Democratic Rep. Kweisi Mfume failed to get Republican support for his legislation requesting documents from the Trump administration on the firings of federal workers.

A shift in Christianity across the U.S. may continue as Gen Z ages

Although Gen Zers generally identify as spiritual, Christianity doesn’t seem to resonate as much as it did with previous generations.

How the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse is reshaping daily life in Baltimore

When the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed, it didn’t just disrupt traffic, it altered the daily routines of countless Maryland residents.

Baltimore averted economic crisis one year after Key Bridge collapse

Maryland leaders feared an economic catastrophe after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed. However, those fears largely never became reality. 

Wealth, fame help pro athletes to help others — but leading a charity can be challenging

Heading a nonprofit organization is demanding. Even the most well-meaning athletes can be tripped up by time demands, a lack of administrative experience or just bad advice.

As philanthropists, some athletes look to fans, sponsors while others rely on personal wealth

Some philanthropy experts emphasize that charity is the same whether funds come from an athlete who started a charity or from another source.

When starting a charity is too much, some pro athletes join a nonprofit team

Big League Impact is one of several nonprofits that enlist pro athletes into charitable work.

Frances Tiafoe gives back to College Park youth tennis center via charitable fund

Tiafoe grew up at the Junior Tennis Champions Center (JTCC) in College Park, where he stoked his passion for the game and developed into a world-class player.

From military families to chronic disease, athletes choose charitable causes that hit close to home

Professional athletes like Billy Hurley III and Anthony Lanier II embrace causes that hit close to home by launching public charities or private foundations.

By the numbers: More than 60 pro athletes in the D.C. area founded charities in the last 10 years

The list included Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, NBA All-Star Russell Westbrook and members of the Washington Nationals, Washington Commanders and Baltimore Orioles.