Failure to pass relief package is hurting businesses

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland – Restaurants, such as The Board and Brew, are feeling the impact of Congress’ failure to pass another coronavirus relief package.

Legislative roundup: Oyster recycling; tobacco; female inmate health services

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — The Maryland Senate on Thursday unanimously passed a bill that would further incentivize oyster shell recycling. “This bill continues to promote a very viable shell recovery program that’s been in existence for five years,” said Sen. Stephen…

Ethiopian restaurants foster community in diverse Silver Spring

SILVER SPRING, Maryland – Beginning in the mid-1970s, war and political turbulence led a large number of Ethiopians to flee their home country. Many of these emigrants came to the United States, with a particularly high number settling in the…

Big Ten Tournament means big bucks for D.C. eateries

WASHINGTON – With rockets on the walls, drinks whizzing around and the room covered in red and white decor, it seemed like the back room of Rocket Bar was in Bloomington, Indiana. Indiana University Hoosiers fans populated the bar, and…

Nationals Park Spurs Neighborhood’s Growth

Nationals Park in Southeast Washington has helped the Capitol Riverfront Neighborhood experience a wave of new development and growth.

Chefs Perform Labor of Love on Valentine’s Day

As couples crowd restaurants on Valentine’s Day, one large group of people won’t be celebrating the most romantic holiday of the year at a table — the chefs.

For P.G. Bars, New Law Means More Security

County officials hope the new restrictions will help prevent fights outside bars and nightclubs like the ones that led to the closings of the Thirsty Turtle in College Park and Music, Sports & Games in Capitol Heights.