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Oct. 7 ‘vigil for Gaza’ at University of Maryland ‘inappropriate,’ governor says
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) says he will respect a court decision allowing a “vigil for Gaza” planned at the University of Maryland on Oct. 7, but he considers it “inappropriate” to hold the event on the anniversary of Hamas’s attack against Israel. On Tuesday, a federal court ruled in favor of campus group Students…
😢 Towne Centre at Laurel | Shopping mall in Laurel, Maryland 😢 Extremely sad
Shopping malls have become important social and cultural spaces, offering not only a place to shop but also a venue for socializing, entertainment, and community events. Online shopping trends have influenced the retail landscape, but shopping malls continue to be popular destinations for those seeking a diverse and interactive shopping experience. Retail Stores: Malls typically have a wide range of retail stores, including clothing stores, electronics shops, bookstores, and more...
Shoppers in Prince George’s County flock to stores as dockworkers strike continues
LANHAM, Md. (DC News Now) — Shoppers in Prince George’s County are hitting local grocery stores with a vengeance as the massive dockworkers strike continues. Many shoppers like Cowanda Hairston are worried stores like Costco and Wegmans will run out of products. “This shows how this trickles down to all of us and Costco is […]
Joint Base Andrews Commissary Evacuated In Maryland For Reported HazMat Situation (Developing)
At around 11 a.m. on Oct. 2, the building was was cleared while an investigation was launched at the facility. Officials noted that the incident was isolated to the commissary, though residents have been advised to avoid the area as first responders and emergency management crews were at the scene.
‘Small and underfunded’ hospital in Prince George’s County looking for financial assistance
FORT WASHINGTON, Md. (DC News Now) — A struggling Prince George’s County hospital is hoping to get a big financial boost from county and state leaders. Maryland’s Gov. Wes Moore and county leaders toured the Fort Washington Medical Center earlier this month to see what can be done. Eunmee Shim, president of Adventist Healthcare […]
DC undoes eviction protections after providers see ballooning unpaid rent
The Council of the District of Columbia unanimously voted to pass a bill implementing critical changes to the Emergency Rental Assistance Program as landlords face bankruptcy. The emergency action on Tuesday aimed to reduce the burden on housing providers in crisis due to an influx of unpaid rent and delayed eviction cases. ERAP is a […]
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