WASHINGTON – Washington’s NFL team has agreed to a trade with the Denver Broncos for quarterback Case Keenum, who has one year remaining on his contract. Washington will send a sixth-round pick in the 2020 draft and receive a 2020…
Maryland House votes to approve assisted suicide legislation
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — There were emotional and personal stories as state delegates debated a bill that would allow the terminally ill to end their lives with help from a physician. In the end, the House voted 76-64 to approve the…
Former offender bakes his way to a new life
Gregory Carpenter spent two decades in prison. Now, he’s the owner of 2 AM Bakery, and the Baltimore baker is on a mission to turn his success into a sweet story for others. It all starts with “Eye Can B-More,” a program designed to help formerly incarcerated people back into the workforce.
Prince George’s initiative aims to help men stop domestic violence
The Men’s Challenge is an initiative by the Prince George’s County Department of Family Services to increase awareness of domestic violence and allow men to have open discussions about their own experiences with the goal of preventing violence before it starts.
Cummings seeks answers on Trump administration’s response to drug crisis
Maryland 7th District Congressman Elijah Cummings, chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform, criticizes Trump administration’s response to the drug crisis during a hearing with the head of the Office of National Drug Control Policy.
Nationals fans turn in Bryce Harper shirts for a shot of goodwill
After seven seasons with the Washington Nationals, Bryce Harper has taken his bat and moved on to the Philadelphia Phillies with the biggest contract in baseball history. But one D-C business is offering fans a way to turn in their Harper swag and help others along the way.
Local non-profit sells jewelry to benefit dog rescues
Helping out shelter dogs in need is now easier, and more fashionable than ever. Pearls for Pups is a local non-profit run by a mom and her two daughters. They donate 100 percent of proceeds from their business to rescue shelters.
County Execs, Baltimore Mayor join in call for drug affordability board
As a social media campaign was launched on Wednesday, Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh joined with the County Executives from Howard, Harford and Anne Arundel Counties in calling on state lawmakers to approve legislation creating a Prescription Drug Affordability Board to help bring down the cost of drugs.
Peak bloom date set for Washington’s cherry blossoms
The kick-off of Washington’s annual cherry blossom festival is now less than two weeks away. And along with local officials providing details of the many events scheduled during the festival came word many wait for at this time of year: when the blossoms will be in peak bloom.