Rev. Brian Hamilton tapped his microphone, signaling the beginning of his service at Westminster Presbyterian Church in honor of the 176th anniversary of the greatest attempted escape of enslaved people in American history — which happened in Washington.
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After pandemic decreases, share of Black people in Maryland prisons peaks
The coronavirus pandemic caused a historic drop in Maryland’s prison population. But after the state of emergency ended and prisons filled up again, the share of Black incarcerated people reached a five-year-high late last year, a Capital News Service data…
DC domestic violence shelter prepares to celebrate 45th anniversary
A group of women spent several months making repairs to a huge three-story Victorian house in the nation’s capital to serve as one of the first undisclosed safe spaces for women and children dealing with domestic violence.
Pressing for shield law, former CBS reporter Herridge calls seizure of files ‘journalistic rape’
Veteran investigative journalist Catherine Herridge opened up during a House hearing about the seizure of her reporting files to push for a federal shield law for reporters.
Maryland congressional delegation confident of bipartisan backing for Key Bridge funds
The Maryland congressional delegation predicted bipartisan support for federal funding to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge.
DMV businesses shake up adult beverage industry with non-alcoholic options
The non-alcoholic drink movement is on the rise and small businesses around the DMV are emerging, offering sober and sober-curious consumers a taste of the movement.
Thi-i-s close: advocates keep pushing for the Equal Rights Amendment
Despite more than a century-long push, the fate of the Equal Rights Amendment still sits in the hands of a deeply divided Congress, as well as various state legislatures, while debate continues over a controversial ratification deadline.
Raskin speech at the University of Maryland disrupted by protest over Gaza
Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin’s planned lecture on democracy at the University of Maryland instead turned into a lively discussion on the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza.
Biden administration ready to release money for Baltimore bridge accident
The Biden administration is prepared to provide federal funding to cover costs following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
EPA announces historic funding for Chesapeake Bay restoration programs
The announcement marked the largest single contribution to the Chesapeake Bay Program in its 41-year history.