Montgomery County leaders are opening a new career center, aimed at helping displaced federal workers.
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Mobile book bank delivers banned books to D.C. residents
The Banned Wagon, a mobile book bank, travels across the country distributing free books that have been banned or otherwise censored in schools and libraries.
MPD faces staffing shortage reaching its lowest level
The Metropolitan Police Department is facing one of its most severe staffing shortages in decades. DC Police Union officials say MPD began the year with fewer than 3,200 officers, the lowest number in 50 years.
Parents raise concerns over high school football safety
Prince George’s County parents want increased action from the school system to prevent “mini riots” at high school football games. PGCPS joined DC and Montgomery County schools to implement some safety measures, but some say there needs to be a stronger preventative plan in place.
Teen coordination shines a positive light on Baltimore youth
The Teen Creation Station at Baltimore’s Enoch Pratt Free Library is helping kids find direction through art. The program gives them a space to express themselves, build confidence, and learn creative skills that can shape their futures.
Rising coffee bean prices strain a College Park café
A sharp rise in coffee prices, nearly 21% in the past year, is hurting small businesses like Board and Brew in College Park. Global supply issues, climate change, and steep tariffs are responsible for the increase. Board and Brew owner Michael Chmar says absorbing those costs without raising prices is a delicate balancing act.
Maryland football freshmen leading the way for the Terps
After an ugly 2024 season, Maryland football has started the season 4-0. Maryland has usually been a team that has relied on seniors under Head Coach Mike Locksley. But this year’s Terps are changing that narrative.
Warrior Canine Connection helps veterans heal with service dogs
Warrior Canine Connection is a national nonprofit that trains and pairs service dogs with veterans. But a national shortage of people who raise puppies is delaying the process, leaving many veterans waiting.
Prince George’s County Council set to vote on stop sign cameras
Stop signs are supposed to make people stop. That doesn’t always happen. The Prince George’s County Council is set to vote on approving cameras to monitor stop signs in five school zones. It’s part of an effort to deter traffic violations and improve public safety in College Park.
UMD SGA divestment vote held on Yom Kippur creates feeling of isolation
The University of Maryland’s Student Government Association passed a resolution calling on the school to divest from companies tied to Israel’s military actions. Jewish student groups say the timing of the vote on Yom Kippur and the content of the bill leave their community feeling isolated. This bill has intensified cultural divides within SGA.