COLLEGE PARK, Md. – As Halloween weekend approaches, University of Maryland student leaders are emphasizing sexual assault awareness and prevention. Student government representatives Pragya Kumar and Misha Yadav are spearheading efforts to make resources more accessible and ensure that every…
National Parks reinstates Confederate statue after five years in storage
WASHINGTON – The bronze statue of Confederate General Albert Pike has been put back up in Washington, D.C. Demonstrators protesting the murder of George Floyd pulled it down with ropes and chains and lit it on fire on Juneteenth in…
Local support groups responds to Jamaica for Hurricane Melissa
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Hurricane Melissa is expected to make landfall in Jamaica this afternoon. Washington D.C.’s Project HOPE is preparing to respond and give aid after the Category 5 Hurricane makes landfall.
What Marylanders should know about getting vaccines this year
HYATTSVILLE, Md. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its COVID-19 and flu vaccine guidelines, leaving many Marylanders wondering what has changed. Questions remain about eligibility, cost, and where to get vaccinated.One pharmacist explains what residents should know…
Cat cafe offers federal workers 20% off during shutdown
WASHINGTON – Crumbs & Whiskers, a cat café in Georgetown, is offering a 20% discount to federal employees during the government shutdown. The café hopes to provide a comforting space for workers affected by the situation while continuing its mission…
Maryland women’s basketball opens the season ranked No. 10 in the country
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – College basketball returns to action next week, and Maryland women’s basketball opens the season ranked for the 16th straight season. Today is media day, and Maryland Head Coach Brenda Frese and the Terps speak ahead of…
FBI indicts NBA Coach and Player in illegal gambling schemes
The FBI announced that Portland Trailblazers coach Chauncey Billups, Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and former NBA player Damon Jones were among more than 30 people indicted in two separate but connected investigations into illegal gambling.
Questions asked after AI mistakes a bag of chips for a gun
BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. – There are more questions than answers in Baltimore County after an AI security camera alerted police to a suspicious student with a gun. After confronting the student, it’s believed the “gun” was only a blue bag…
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.