“Black Panther” broke box office records in its opening weekend. And social media is lauding the movie’s message of diversity.
Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium starts transformation into hockey rink
The National Hockey League has started construction on the rink for the first NHL game to be played at a service academy, and the 25th outdoor game since 2003.
Critics hit Trump’s food program plan as ‘devastating’ to Maryland
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s budget proposal for fiscal 2019 includes an overhaul of a supplemental food assistance program for low-income people that could affect nearly 750,000 Marylanders. Many in the state’s predominantly Democratic congressional delegation are attacking the White…
Maryland SoccerPlex and D.C. United prep for unusual season home opener
With the 2018 MLS season set to start early next month, D.C. United will play its home opener against the Houston Dynamo at the Maryland SoccerPlex in Montgomery County.
Hogan, Democrat introduce bills creating school watchdogs
Prompted by alleged grade-fixing in Prince George’s County Public Schools and fraud allegations, Republican Gov. Larry Hogan and a Democratic Delegate are pushing for bills that would provide more accountability in public schools.
It may be February, but it’s Christmas at the White House Historical Association
WASHINGTON— It’s February, but the White House Historical Association is already gearing up for the Christmas season. The 38th official White House Christmas ornament was unveiled Monday by the association, continuing a long-standing tradition and instantly creating another collector’s item.…
Gun safety bills pushed in Congress after Florida shooting
WASHINGTON – Some members of Congress are pressing for action on new gun safety measures following last week’s mass shooting at a Parkland, Florida, high school. Rep. Anthony Brown, D-Upper Marlboro, said he is planning to introduce legislation that would…
Md. lawmakers want to increase sanctions for murder-for-hire
Maryland prosecutors will be able to go after the crime of solicitation to murder – no matter how long after the act, and for a felony – if a bipartisan bill passes.
Maryland delegate sponsors bill allowing school employees to carry guns
Baltimore-Harford County State Delegate Rick Impallaria says schools need a comprehensive plan and additional protocols to protect students and staff from tragedies like this week’s deadly high school shooting in Lakeland, Florida. Impallaria is asking the legislature to approve a bill that would allow school employees to carry guns on school grounds.
Bill proposes age limits on tackle football for young athletes
Good Counsel High School freshman William Leatherwood has been playing tackle football since second grade. Leatherwood says playing tackle football for so many years has helped get him to Good Counsel and their athletic program. But that could change for younger athletes in the future.