Lobbyists and congressmen hit the ice at the 8th Annual Congressional Hockey Challenge.
D.C. streetcar opens doors to public after long wait
Despite going incredibly over budget and taking years to complete, the Washington DC streetcar system is finally open.
Fire Fighting Volunteers and EMT’s Wanted
The National Volunteer Fire Council launched their “Make Me a Firefighter Campaign” in Washington Tuesday with the hopes of recruiting more volunteer firefighters in Maryland and across the rest of the country.
Syrian Asylum: Syrian Journalist Says Refugees Just Want Second Chance
A former Syrian journalist, now safe in the D.C. area after escaping his war-torn home, knows only too well how difficult the journey can be to safe haven in the United States.
Medal of Honor Awarded to University of Maryland Alum
At a White House Ceremony on Thursday, U.S. Army Captain Florent Groberg (retired) received the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry in a ceremony at the White House. Florent, a University of Maryland graduate, tackled a suicide bomber during a combat mission in Afghanistan’s Kunar Province.
SOCCERGATE PROBE: Citizens call for investigation into Pepco deal
A group of citizen activists gathered at the future site of the new D.C. United Stadium demanding an ethics investigation into D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s role in a $6.8 million merger between Pepco and Exelon.
Soccer Inspiration: Team USA Gives Back
The US Women’s National Soccer team came to DC to connect with kids through the #SheBelieves Initiative.
Nationals Youth Baseball Academy
The Washington Nationals Youth Baseball Academy in Southeast Washington D.C. gives 3rd to 8th graders a place to go after school where they learn much more than baseball.
Superhero Extravaganza at Hospital Honors the Late Lenny “Batman” Robinson
Fifteen superheroes gathered at Children’s National Medical Center to visit patients, deliver superhero toys and honor a special “Batman.”
O’Malley Debate
Former Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley faced-off against Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders in the first Democratic Presidential Debate