House bill advances, allowing for redevelopment of RFK Stadium

The House of Representatives passed a bill regarding the redevelopment of RFK Stadium. It would clear the way for a potential new home for the Washington Commanders.

Proposed bill to prohibit universities from considering legacy admissions

A proposed bill would prohibit universities from considering a student’s legacy status in its admissions process.

Mother of Pava LaPere appeals to Maryland state senators for a grant in her daughter’s name

Caroline LaPere is set to testify before Maryland lawmakers to gain support for the proposed Pava LaPere Initiative Acceleration Grant Program. The program is intended to help increase entrepreneurial innovation in the state by providing grants to technology based startups founded by students at universities in the Baltimore city and county areas.

New plan to stop youth violence and crime in Prince George’s County, Maryland

Calvin Hawkins, a Prince George’s County council member, is teaming up with Young Mindz Inc to put an end to youth violence and crime in the county.

Miller brothers close bond with head coach Alex Clemsen has made all the difference

Miller brothers reconnect and build relationship with head coach Alex Clemsen as athletes of the University of Maryland wrestling team.

Maryland Attorney General announces takedown of organization responsible for a series of crimes in Baltimore City and County

BALTIMORE – Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announces indictments of a criminal organization responsible for violent crimes and carjackings in Baltimore City and County.

A real-time crime monitoring center is coming to the nation’s capital

WASHINGTON – D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and Metropolitan police chief Pamela Smith announced plans to open a center to monitor camera feeds throughout the D.C. metro area. The Real-Time Crime Center (RTCC) will help police respond to crime in the…

A Babe Ruth card over 100 years old could sell for more than $10 million

An auction is underway for a 1914 Baltimore News baseball card of George Herman “Babe” Ruth. The card depicts Ruth, a Baltimore native, when he was still a pitcher in the Baltimore Orioles’ organization and is expected to compete with the record for the priciest baseball card ever sold at $12.6 million.

Adnan Syed returns to court to appeal decision to reinstate conviction

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Subject of the podcast “Serial,” Adnan Syed returns to the Supreme Court of Maryland to appeal the March 2023 decision to reinstate his conviction. Syed was released in October 2022 after serving 23 years in prison for…

Fairfax County middle schools have school sports for the first time

Alexandria, Va.- Fairfax County added middle school sports for the first time this fall. All middle schools in the county now offer cross country. It is available to any student who wants to join and the schools compete against each…