The Freedom to Read Act supports school librarians

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – Maryland librarians praise passage of the Freedom to Read Act, which thwarts attempted book bans in the state.

Bowie State students out of class for rest of the week as shooting investigation continues

BOWIE, Md. –  Bowie State students are returning to class after a shooting sent two teens to the hospital at the end of the school’s homecoming week. The shooting happened less than a week after Morgan State University’s homecoming shooting,…

Montgomery County residents complain of excessive racing and exhaust noise

Street racing and excessive exhaust noise in the D.C. area continues to increase. The Montgomery County Police Department and Maryland State Police have not been successful in finding ways to combat it.  Neighbors are demanding action.

Second COVID-19 booster shot gets mixed views from adults 50+

The FDA recently authorized a fourth COVID-19 shot to be taken four months after the first booster. Some people have debated whether getting another vaccine is necessary.

Uber announces new fuel surcharge, citing high gas prices

College Park, MD — With gas prices continuing to rise nationwide, Uber announced a fuel surcharge to help reduce the burden for their drivers.

MDOT unveils new roadside emergency service this summer

Rockville, MD – The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration is rolling out a new roadside alert service nicknamed HELP. It allows drivers to directly communicate with transportation officials during roadside emergencies. 

UMMS and Johns Hopkins deliver $4 million in medical supplies to Ukraine

Baltimore – The University of Maryland Medical System and Johns Hopkins Medicine are donating $4 million dollars in medical supplies to support the Ukrainian people.

Family displaced after Silver Spring apartment complex explosion

It has been five days since a faulty gas line caused an explosion at an apartment complex in Silver Spring. The explosion displaced those at complexes around the original site as well.

Greenbelt passes a referendum to study possible reparations for Black and Native American residents

Greenbelt, MD – Greenbelt Council passes a historic referendum that will study possible reparations for its African American and Native American residents. Voted on by the residents, the city council will create a 21-person commission to review the reparation tactic.

Montgomery county business managers conflicted as the mask mandate lift is extended

Rockville, MD – Montgomery county extended the lift of its indoor mask mandate but the decision might be temporary. The uncertainty has caused some confusion and concern, especially among people who have businesses to run. The mandate might be reinstated…