Riverdale Park, Maryland- Volunteer groups come together to try and find a solution to hunger and to help struggling restaurants. These groups have been distributing cooked meals they purchase from local restaurants to those in need for over two years.
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Ukrainian woman copes with Russian invasion
Ann Kerda says she leans on prayer as Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine. She is upset for her many relatives and friends who currently reside in Ukraine and are seeing their country being destroyed.
AT&T shuts down 3G network to transition to 5G
College Park, MD – AT&T turned off its 3G wireless network on Monday as it looks to use those freed wavelengths for its faster 4G network. According to the company less than 1% of its mobile data traffic ran through its 3G network the week pending the shutdown. However, other companies’ products will be affected by the shutdown such as GM’s OnStar system and ADT’s home security systems.
Maryland Food Bank receives donation to fight hunger
It’s estimated that roughly two million Marylanders may face food insecurity this year. A big community donation will now provide 230,000 meals across the state to address hunger.
University of Maryland tennis defeats Brown University
College Park, MD- The University of Maryland women’s tennis team beat Brown to extend their winning streak. The team has not tallied this many wins since the 2019-2020 season.
Drivers brace for higher gas prices as Russia invades Ukraine
Gas prices are approaching levels not seen since 2008. Inflation has contributed largely to this. And now, a threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine may push prices higher.
Auto thefts reach highest levels in the DMV area
Gas prices are approaching levels not seen since 2008. Inflation has contributed largely to this. And now, a threat of a Russian invasion of Ukraine may push prices higher.
Homeless Americans are missing out on Biden’s COVID-19 test kits
With Biden’s COVID-19 test kits arriving to millions of American homes, an estimated 580,466 homeless people did not qualify because of the lack of stable housing. The Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless fights to “end homelessness in Montgomery County by building a community where everyone has a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home.” The Coalition hosts weekly COVID-19 test sites every Tuesday and Friday through their partnership with Montgomery County, which provides hundreds of rapid test kits.
Annual Point-in-Time count surveys homelessness in D.C. area
Although the results of the 2022 count have not yet been released, taking a look at data from past years can help gauge what we may expect to see down the line.
‘Putin chose this war’: Biden imposes new sanctions on Russia for Ukraine invasion
Biden said that the new sanctions will “impose severe costs on the Russian economy, both immediately and over time.”