Rev. Brian Hamilton tapped his microphone, signaling the beginning of his service at Westminster Presbyterian Church in honor of the 176th anniversary of the greatest attempted escape of enslaved people in American history — which happened in Washington.
After pandemic decreases, share of Black people in Maryland prisons peaks
The coronavirus pandemic caused a historic drop in Maryland’s prison population. But after the state of emergency ended and prisons filled up again, the share of Black incarcerated people reached a five-year-high late last year, a Capital News Service data…
Top salvage, engineering firms tapped to salvage Key Bridge, open port
To remove the massive wreckage of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, state and federal authorities have brought in an elite group of contractors, ranging from a construction firm in Stockholm, salvage firms from Florida and New Jersey and a disaster…
What makes a hit? A look into 2024’s top-charting songs
Long gone are the days of yore where every other song on the charts is Katy Perry’s, Adele’s or Rihanna’s. Sort of.
DC domestic violence shelter prepares to celebrate 45th anniversary
A group of women spent several months making repairs to a huge three-story Victorian house in the nation’s capital to serve as one of the first undisclosed safe spaces for women and children dealing with domestic violence.
Pressing for shield law, former CBS reporter Herridge calls seizure of files ‘journalistic rape’
Veteran investigative journalist Catherine Herridge opened up during a House hearing about the seizure of her reporting files to push for a federal shield law for reporters.
Pimlico Race Course, home of the Preakness, will undergo a 3-year renovation
BALTIMORE – Maryland lawmakers have passed legislation to rebuild the Pimlico Race Course, home of the Preakness Stakes. The Stronach Group, the current owner of Pimlico, will transfer ownership to the state to renovate and redevelop the race course. The…
Baltimore Port closure creates uncertainty for businesses
The magnitude of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse and the closure of the Port of Baltimore is beginning to sink in for business owners in Baltimore.
More than 1,000 small businesses seek aid amid Baltimore Port closure
More than 1,000 small businesses have sought emergency federal loans to stay afloat following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge and closure of much of the Port of Baltimore, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration.
UMD Club Rugby experiences once in a lifetime trip to Spain
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Many college students study abroad to experience new cultures and places. Not every student is able to travel abroad, but the University of Maryland’s Club Rugby team gave its athletes a unique opportunity to travel to…