Failure to reach an agreement to raise the debt ceiling could trigger a government shutdown, lower the U.S. credit rating and set off a wave of other negative economic impacts.
Biden infrastructure program so far has sent $2.6 billion to Maryland
Maryland’s second-largest county, Prince George’s, has received nearly $103 million for 41 projects, according to White House data.
Cardin gives racial and religious profiling bill another chance
The legislation was previously passed by the House in 2020 and 2021, but did not advance in the Senate.
D.C. community organizes African ceremony to heal violent crime trauma
A local D.C. community group called the ‘Love-More Movement’ organized a special ceremony to help victims of violent crime heal their pain in a world where they face trauma on a daily.
Former Terrapin Taylor Cummings is a color commentator for Maryland women’s lacrosse
A player, a coach and now a commentator. Taylor Cummings is a color commentator for The Big Ten Network, announcing most home games for Maryland women’s lacrosse. She adds more knowledge to the call with her experience as a top-ranked player in the nation.
Paws to Read helps children boost their confidence when reading aloud
Paws to Read is a program for children in elementary schools who can practice reading while enjoying the comfort of a K9 dog. They read aloud to the dog and volunteer with no other distractions. It is meant to help boost their confidence in a judgment-free zone. For some kids, the dogs make them feel more comfortable reading aloud.
The early spring brings in one of the worst pollen seasons yet
The warmer weather leads to early spring. That early spring makes the trees bloom earlier. Hence, more pollen. Due to the increase in pollen people say their allergies are much worse than usual.
Maryland pitcher Courtney Wyche started her own pitching camp where she coaches young girls
Courtney Wyche started her own pitching camp with her father. She coaches high schoolers along with her teammates, Kylie Goff and Kyra Pittman. Wyche started to teach herself how to pitch at age 10. Through that she developed a passion for teaching other young girls.
UberEats delivery guy builds up his own brand by documenting his deliveries
Josh Cavalero has been documenting his daily food deliveries on Instagram reels since August 2022. He started it as a way to connect with others in his community more. Through it, he’s been able to build his own brand. Cavalero hopes to expand it to more restaurant reviews that go deeper than what’s on the menu.
D.C. Mayor announces community policing project as Chief Contee retires to join FBI
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a community policing initiative to augment D.C.s dwindling police force ahead of the summer. This comes a day after Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Chief Robert Contee stepped down after 33 years of service to join the FBI.