Maryland is taking new steps to lower energy costs for residents.
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.
Israel and Hamas agree to phase one of Trump’s Gaza peace deal
College Park, Md. — CNS’s Ben Wolf breaks down what still needs to happen for the war in Gaza to officially come to an end.
Prince George’s County wants grocery stores to sell beer and wine in food deserts
The Prince George’s County Council wants to launch a pilot program that would allow grocery stores to sell beer and wine in food deserts.
Montgomery County opens federal workforce career center
Montgomery County leaders are opening a new career center, aimed at helping displaced federal workers.
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.