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Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks talks support for Kamala Harris, her fight to keep Maryland blue
WASHINGTON — In a politically charged climate where the stakes are exceptionally high, Angela Alsobrooks, the Prince George's County executive and Democratic candidate for Maryland's Senate seat, has voiced her unwavering support for Kamala Harris' presidential campaign. Alsobrooks's endorsement of Harris is rooted in shared values, a long-standing friendship...
J.D. Vance Lives “Like A Hundred Yards Away” From an LGBTQ+ Bar in a D.C. Gayborhood
I never thought that there would be any similarities between myself and J.D. Vance, the Appalachia LARPer and Republican candidate for Vice President. And yet, on the heels of the news that he has reportedly brought a trans friend baked goods after top surgery, reports have emerged that Vance lives in a D.C.-area gayborhood.
Prince George’s County school board member has been working in Missouri for months
A Prince George’s County Board of Education was serving on the board after taking a job with a school system at the start of this year in Missouri, but District 1 representative David Murray only resigned his Prince George's post last week. The post Prince George’s County school board member has been working in Missouri for months appeared first on Maryland Matters.
Lexington man reflects on attending college with Kamala Harris
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A Lexington man who was once classmates with Vice President Kamala Harris at Howard University in the early 1980s is looking back. On June 2, 1984, Jim and Cathy Coleman were married. The reception held on Howard University’s campus in Washington, D.C., had an unexpected guest: a young, twenty-something Kamala Harris showed up to support the newlyweds.
Candidates in crowded race for at-large Prince George’s Council seat face off Tuesday night
With just two weeks until the primary, six Democrats vying for an at-large Prince George’s County Council seat will face off Tuesday night in a party-sponsored candidate forum – and that’s just some of the candidates. The forum is scheduled from 6-7:30 p.m. in the New Carrollton...
DC road closures in place ahead of Netanyahu visit
Several road closures and parking restrictions are in place in Washington, D.C., this week, ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the nation’s capital. Netanyahu will address a joint meeting of Congress on Wednesday afternoon. Motorists may face possible delays and should be mindful of increased pedestrian traffic, the Metropolitan Police Department said […]
Inside the Secret Service facility in Laurel once led by Kimberly Cheatle. Changes are likely coming.
At an installation in Laurel, nestled among government research facilities off Powder Mill Road, all U.S. Secret Service agents go through months of intensive training for their “zero-fail” mission of protecting U.S. leaders. Although the agency’s training operations and protection strategies have long been considered top-of-the-line, there will likely be tweaks as authorities investigate the ...
Purple Line trains unveiled; Prince George’s communities weigh in
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) has unveiled the first cars of the Metro’s new Purple Line. The light rail line is expected to open between Prince George’s and Montgomery counties in 2027. “Celebrating the arrival of the Purple Line’s first light rail vehicle is the latest significant...
AG: Maryland COD pleads guilty to misconduct after alleged ‘romantic relationship’ with inmate
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) — Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced Tuesday that a Correctional Dietary Officer (COD) entered a guilty plea after having a romantic relationship with an inmate in Anne Arundel County. According to the Attorney’s Office, Ajee Xavier Myers, a three-year veteran Correctional Dietary Officer (CDO), pled guilty to […]
Maryland City/Area Ranked “Best Place to Live For Families” in Fortune’s 2024 List
Today Fortune launched the third annual Fortune 50 Best Places to Live for Families 2024, showcasing the cities and towns across America that best support the unique needs of multigenerational families. Montgomery County’s very own Silver Spring was ranked first on the list. Per Fortune, “The Washington, D.C., suburb...
HBCU alumni react to new survey that shows Vice President Kamala Harris could secure Democratic nomination
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) –A new survey from the Associated Press shows Kamala Harris will have a fairly uncontested run to secure the Democratic nomination. Some alumni from Harris’s alma mater, Howard University, say they support her becoming the new nominee. “The district 22 team [are] all in for Kamala Harris,” said Del. Ashanti Martinez, […]
DC’s ‘Jazz in the Garden’ summer concert series brings the soul to Sculpture Garden
WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — If you have the summer blues, one jazz summer concert series might have the cure. Wrapping up one of D.C.’s beloved festivals, “Jazz in the Garden,” organizers are gearing up for its last three shows. With melodies of Latin fusion, zydeco and more, the concert series takes place at Sculpture […]
Historic 'Reeves Farmhouse' set to transfer out of county hands
ARLINGTON, Va. — The echoes of the Reeves Farmhouse’s past might soon blend with the promises of a more inclusive future. After years of planning, the historic property known as Reevesland in Arlington County is set to transfer out of county hands. On Monday, the Arlington County Board...
Anacostia Residents Fight for Balance in Affordable Housing Development
While Mayor Muriel Bowser’s administration is well on its way to achieving its affordable housing goals, there remains the question of whether each ward in the District is taking on an equal share of the newly constructed and renovated units, as promised. The post Anacostia Residents Fight for Balance in Affordable Housing Development appeared first on The Washington Informer.
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