A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention webpage about autism and vaccines has updated its information about the link between autism and vaccinations, no longer stating that there is no connection between the two. The page, which was updated on…
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Open Goal Project expands free youth soccer access in D.C.
WASHINGTON – With youth soccer in the U.S. often costing families thousands, the Open Goal Project is providing a free alternative. The organization offered no-cost soccer programming to more than 500 kids this year and expanded its reach to Southeast…
House moves to give DC police more leeway in conducting stops, using force
WASHINGTON - The House voted 233-190 on Wednesday night to approve a measure that repeals a 2022 District of Columbia policing law that limited how officers conduct stops, use force and document interactions, a change Republicans lawmakers say will support…
Rising layoffs in Maryland and U.S. linked to rise of artificial intelligence
Layoffs in Maryland are up nearly 30%, with about 2,000 more jobs being cut than this time last year. Nationally, this year has seen over one million layoffs — the highest amount for this time of year since the Covid-19…
NTSB: Improper wire installation led to catastrophic ship collision with Key Bridge
The National Transportation Safety Board determined that a loose wire resulted in the catastrophic Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore last year.
Nickeled and dimed: how the lowly penny’s retirement impacts Marylanders
The U.S. Mint just produced the last-ever penny. Marylanders have mixed opinions regarding the effects on consumers, businesses and collectors.
Maryland’s House members unanimous as Epstein files release passes House 427-1; Senate follows suit
WASHINGTON – The House on Tuesday passed a resolution to release all the files associated with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. All eight Maryland lawmakers supported the legislation, with many noting it has been a long time coming. The Senate…
Hidden in plain sight: A day in the life of the Hyattsville Immigration Court
Nestled among blocks of businesses in Hyattsville stands an office building whose ordinary appearance gives no hint of its true purpose: determining the right of immigrants to remain in the United States.
El sorprendente papel de Maryland en la implementación de la agenda de inmigración de Trump
Los alguaciles de Maryland están ayudando a la administración del presidente Donald Trump llevar a cabo su política de inmigración a un ritmo más rápido que casi todas las demás partes del país.
House passes bill to reopen government but full recovery could take time
WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives passed a bill to reopen the government and President Trump has signed it into law, officially ending the shutdown. While federal offices are reopening, it may take several weeks to fully restore normal operations…