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White House demolition sparks anger, an appeal to stop – and a shrug
Despite President Donald Trump’s promise that his plans for a massive, $300 million ballroom would not “interfere with the current building,” demolition of the East Wing began on Monday. The destruction has sparked widespread alarm from the public, Democratic lawmakers and historic preservationists.
A ‘gamble’: Washington area airport travelers worry about shutdown’s impact on flights
Three weeks into the government shutdown, travelers have mixed feelings about flying in and out of the nation’s capital.
Government shutdown reaches day 22 with pressure mounting on Congress
The federal government shutdown is now in its 22nd day. Democrats and Republicans are still locked in a standoff over funding.
White House visitors react to ballroom construction
Workers have begun demolishing part of the East Wing of the White House to make way for President Donald Trump’s $250 million ballroom addition.
Only half of Marylanders can afford a median-priced home, new report shows
Maryland’s housing affordability crisis is causing many young people and middle-income families to leave the state according to a recent report from the Maryland comptroller’s office. State officials are worried this will stunt economic growth in Maryland.
Maryland rolls out bill credits and local energy program to cut power costs
Maryland is taking new steps to lower energy costs for residents.
Amazon outage shows how one bad day can break the internet
The outage occurred at US-East-1 in northern Virginia, the largest AWS data center in the United States. It impacted thousands of organizations globally, including leading airlines, media outlets, real-time communication platforms and home security systems.
Trolley Trail offers template for future Prince George’s County paths
The Rhode Island Avenue Trolley Trail provides safe access to many businesses along Route 1. Some community advocates and County leaders say this trail could be a blueprint for development in other parts of Prince George’s County.
DATA: Congressional Democrats and Republicans have never been further apart on fiscal policy
Congress disagreeing on funding isn’t new. But statistically, its members disagree more than ever.