With the 2016 highway construction season now well underway, state highway officials are reminding motorists of the deadly consequences for highway workers caused by drivers who fail to stay alert when driving through work zones
Top Metro Official Answers Senators’ Questions
Metro general manager Paul Wiedefeld met with both Maryland and Virgina’s U.S. Senators. The senators questioned why Metro had a system-wide shut down last month and what Metro’s plans are moving forward.
To Great Fanfare, New Turkish Cultural Center Officially Opens in Maryland
New Turkish cultural complex celebrates architecture, art, food and religion.
Truancy Reduction: Pep Rally for Increased Attendance
Prince George’s County State’s Attorney’s office hosted a pep rally at Bowie State University to celebrate the office’s truancy reduction initiative, “I Belong Here.”
Reagan National Workers Fight For Higher Wages
Reagan National Airport workers joined with workers at eight other airports in the country in a one-day strike seeking an end to subminimum wages, better training and the right to unionize.
White House Easter Egg Roll
President Obama and the First Lady welcomed 35,000 people to the south lawn of the White House Monday for the 138th annual Easter Egg Roll.
Nats Park Debuts New Concessions for 2016 Season
Tasty new concessions headline the 2016 changes to Nats Park.
VP Biden Announces New Cancer Initiative at Hopkins
Vice President Joe Biden paid a visit to Johns Hopkins in order to promote the new Bloomberg-Kimmel’s institute to find a cure for cancer through immunotherapy.
SAYING FAREWELL: Remembering Fallen Prince George’s Officer Jacai Colson
Family and friends are remembering fallen Officer Jacai Colson of Prince George’s County after he died in a friendly fire.
House committee discusses combatting heroin epidemic
Baltimore City’s health commissioner joins a panel updating the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on the growing problem of abuse of illegal opioids, like heroin, as well as controlled substances, like oxycodone.