Future of historic Montgomery County bridge tied to Metro’s Purple Line

The Talbot Avenue bridge is one that has significant ties to African American heritage to members of Montgomery County’s Lyttonsville community. One women recalls memories of the bridge and its importance to the community.

Planned Parenthood supporters fight possible funding cuts

Supporters of Planned Parenthood joined with state democratic lawmakers to urge the General Assembly to approve legislation that would continue funding for health care services if the federal government cuts back its support for Planned Parenthood.

A couple creates Bennett Blazers to serve physically challenged children

BALTIMORE — One Baltimore couple is giving physically challenged children the chance to be their best on the court and on the field. Through Bennett Blazers, an adaptive sports program, kids have the chance to learn and play in various…

Local community fights to preserve a piece of its history

SILVER SPRING, Maryland — Descendants and supporters of a local African American church battle over future plans for the land above the church’s cemetery.

Siblings meet Prince George’s firefighter 58 years after he saved their lives

Hyattsville, MD– 58 years after a house fire almost took the lives of toddler siblings Michael and Linda Hart they are reunited with their rescuer, retired PG Firefighter Edwin Stuart “Stu” Newman. Jr.

INAUGURATION PARADE: Crowds line Trump inaugural parade route

WASHINGTON — Both supporters and protesters gathered to watch the inaugural parade directly following President Donald Trump’s official swearing in ceremony.

Anne Arundel, Prince George’s Counties battle over new cardiac care location

ANNAPOLIS, Md, — Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis recently got the green light to establish an open-heart surgery program. That decision is not sitting well with Prince George’s County officials who say it will impact on state resources they…

METRO DISPARITIES: Proposed plan to study impact of projects postponed a month

WASHINGTON — The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments met to discuss a proposed map that identifies areas throughout the region that have high populations of low income or minority groups. The goal of the proposal is to address transportation access…

Baltimore and DOJ reach agreement on consent decree

BALTIMORE — Mayor Catherine Pugh and U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch announced a consent decree between the City of Baltimore and the Department of Justice. The agreement is intended to address the problems within the police department outlined in a…