When first grade teacher Elizabeth Ansley started a food pantry, she had no idea it would last 15 months after the beginning of the pandemic.
Grace Community Church in Fulton, Maryland has been running a COVID-19 food distribution program in order to ensure families in Howard County have food to eat.
28 MAY 2021, WASHINGTON, DC – Immigrant advocacy organization CASA issued the following statement after President Biden released the Department of Homeland Security budget for detention and detainment of immigrants.
Late Friday afternoon (of May 28th), Gov. Larry Hogan vetoed bi-partisan legislation designed to improve Maryland’s public transit system and eliminate a $2 billion maintenance backlog that leaves the system prone to constant breakdowns and unsafe for operators and riders.
This year’s General Assembly met to address the usual state business but will be remembered for the actions taken to meet the COVID pandemic. The Legislature found a way to come together to return to a full length session. Last year we adjourned after 71 days, nearly three weeks short of a f…
As federal and state regulators continue to hold virtual public hearings until May 24 on the Superconducting Maglev (Scmaglev) rail proposed for Baltimore to Washington, D.C., residents and council members of Prince George’s County continue to voice opposition to building the 374 mph train a…
Laurel, Md.—Psi Epsilon Omega Chapter (PEO), Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority, Incorporated® donated more than 25,000 items of personal protective equipment during an event held on April 25,2021. The chapter provided masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer, among other items, to Oaklands Elementar…
After the emotional three-week trial followed by a ten-hour deliberation, the jury in the case of Derek Chauvin finally reached a verdict: guilty on all three counts. The former police officer, who was seen by the world kneeling on the neck of George Floyd and ultimately murdering him, is se…
Capital One and the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS) have taken an innovative approach to addressing COVID-19 vaccination barriers in the county through an appointment assistance mobile phone line so people can get help registering for and securing inoculation times.
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AN OPEN LETTER FROM THE PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION ON THE VALUE OF IN-PERSON LEARNING — AND ON HOW WE CAN MAKE IT SAFE TO REOPEN OUR SCHOOLS
“Disgusted, angered, and heartbroken,” said Ting Ting Li when questioned on her reaction to the recent Atlanta shooting targeting Asian Americans. Ting Ting, a Chinese-American sophomore at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School is one of the many Asian-Americans whose past year, and most notably …
Citing alarming trends in mental and physical health among Maryland students, more than 500 medical professionals, health care workers, scientists and public health experts today urged Governor Larry Hogan and the Maryland Department of Health to take swift steps to immediately reopen Maryla…
The Old Bowie Grille had to close a day before St. Patrick's Day last year because of the pandemic, but it got a little luck from the Irish when, on the verge of closing, it got financial assistance from the Barstool Fund and a $5,000 donation so that owner Theresa Thompson could give her s…
Chief Judge Mary Ellen Barbera releases new video as the Maryland Judiciary moves to Phase IV operations on March 15
If the COVID crisis has taught us anything about education, it's that parents, students, and teachers want choices. Some parents are ready for their kids to go back to school buildings now; others want to wait until they feel that things are safer. Some students are thriving in an online lea…
Forestville, MD — Prince George's County Educators' Association (PGCEA) will be holding an action to demand Covid-19 safe schools for students, educators, and our community. In recent data, it has been revealed that Prince George's County Covid-19 numbers are still in the red and are project…
The biggest obstacle that Prince George's County faces in the COVID-19 fight is not the lack of residents’ desire to be vaccinated; it’s a significant lack of actual vaccine supply, according to the county executive.
Every day, it seems that more good news is coming with regards to our ongoing fight against the COVID-19 virus. Hospitalization rates are dropping, more and more vaccines are being administered, and the Johnson and Johnson vaccine was just approved. All of this is incredibly pr…
According to the National Institute of Mental Health,one in six U.S. adults lives with a mental illness. However, the taboo created in society surrounding the discussion of mental health prevents the transparency of this fact. It is essential that our society grows comfortable with the conve…
Stephanie Linnartz was appointed as Marriott's new president following the unexpected passing of Marriott President and CEO Arne Sorenson on February 15, 2021.
Anthony “Tony” Capuano has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and has joined the company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately after the passing of Marriott President and CEO Arne Sorenson on February 15, 2021.
Every day, more and more people in Maryland are getting their COVID-19 vaccines. While perhaps not progressing as quickly as some would like, over 880,000 Marylanders have received their shots. The news that the Biden administration has increased orders for both the Pfizer and Moderna vacc…
It has been two weeks since my second dose of the Moderna vaccine. It seems a bit surreal; I don’t feel any different. I was expecting this sense of calm or relief to sweep over me - I’m protected from getting seriously ill with Covid. But I don’t feel that sense of calm. Instead, I feel a s…
On January 28th, a new strain of the coronavirus, believed to have originated in South Africa, was identified in the U.S. in South Carolina. Soon after on January 30th, Maryland became the second state to contract the new variant. So far, three cases of the new South African strain known as …
The Prince George’s Forward Task Force was created to guide our county to a path forward while navigating the COVID-19 recovery environment. The task force will develop a multi-pronged strategy to address the impacts of COVID-19 on all county residents.
Views expressed in opinion columns are the author’s own.
Trust Falls! a forum on America’s falling-out with mass media February 23-25, 2021 Register: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050c4aaba629a5fe3-trust
Since March, we have all missed our friends, school and social gatherings. However, that isn’t a reason to put others lives at risk. Maskless indoor gatherings are easily avoidable, but are disproportionately the main reason for the spread of Covid, according to Boy Genius Report. Dr. Anthon…
Even though you are bundled up in jackets, scarves, hats, gloves, and layers galore, you’re cold. But, due to the pandemic, outside is the best place to see other people or grab a meal. Although the dreaded cold can prevent some of these activities from sounding appealing, there are still ou…
This past summer, the Black Lives Matter movement brought attention to the deep-rooted police brutality and racially motivated violence towards people of color. As these issues were brought to the public’s attention, the problems with having police officers in schools became all the more clear.
Bethesda, MD, Jan 28 – “Thousands of parents in Montgomery County trust the CDC and our nation’s leading public health experts when they say it’s safe to return to classrooms, and as schools across the country continue to reopen, we are getting more and more frustrated that our kids remain p…
On January 21, Governor Hogan, in conjunction with the state Health Department and Superintendent updated school reopening guidance and called for districts to reopen. And on January 26, CDC research concluded schools aren’t big coronavirus spreaders and can reopen. Within hours countless go…
Montgomery County is known for its large and diverse student body and WJ is no exception, boasting a diverse population of students stemming from a variety of racial and ethnic backgrounds. With the Hispanic community making up the largest minority body at WJ, many students have different po…
After Trump loyalists stormed the Capitol, President Donald Trump is being impeached for the second time. He was charged with “incitement of insurrection” by the House of Representatives, being the only president in U.S. history to be impeached twice.
This new school year has brought about a new learning environment for both teachers and students. While school may look different, it is still essential for teachers to support each and every one of their students, especially those who are LGBTQ+. While there are some barriers to this due to…
The University of Maryland and the Maryland Attorney General’s Office are asking the state’s Board of Public Works to approve the payment of a $3.5 million settlement to the family of Jordan McNair, a Maryland football player who died in 2018 after suffering heatstroke at a team workout.
Recently, I was fortunate enough to receive my vaccination against coronavirus. To say that I was relieved would be an understatement. As an emergency medicine physician, I know that I am exposed to COVID every time I go to work. Since COVID first came to Maryland, I had spent every shift wo…
“Unfortunately, President Trump is willing to trade the health and wellbeing of our national security for relics of the past.”
Coming to a hospital’s emergency room is not the panacea for COVID. Cases are climbing, the days are getting darker, and every minute, it seems that the news concerning our fight against COVID-19 gets grimmer. Yes, there has been significant progress in vaccine development with a successful …
Nuclear power plants when they began being constructed were not seen as running for more than 40 years because of radioactivity embrittling metal parts and otherwise causing safety problems. But in recent decades, the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission has extended the operating licenses of …
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Annapolis, MD - Today, I received a letter of resignation from Senator President Emeritus Miller. Over the last year, my relationship with Senator Miller has evolved in ways that I will be forever grateful, and I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to rely regularly on his experience …
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Jan. 20, 2021 will be a historic moment for our country as we watch the first woman and first Black person be sworn in as vice president of the United States. Vice President-elect Kamala Harris' position represents excitement and hope for many people in the country and in Prince George's Cou…
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There is no denying this year has been stressful for almost everyone as we continue to grapple with a global pandemic and major historical events in our country. Heightened stress levels can lead to a myriad of health issues, especially with your heart.
After the initial nationwide shutdown due to COVID-19, one of the greatest concerns was how to get students back into the classrooms. Many schools have taken the risk to reopen and are able to use this time to test various ways that ensure their students receive a quality education while not…
On March 13th, the speculation of the coronavirus became a grim reality for MCPS students, staff, and families when schools closed to contain the virus. Since then, the number of cases and deaths has increased while lockdown measures of states and precautions taken by the public have decline…