Lack of haircare for Black women in Georgetown leaves them on the fringe
When Fathia Fasasi (SOH ’27), the resident director of Black House—a residential space and cultural hub for Black students—came to Georgetown, she was surprised at the lack of spaces on campus and in the neighborhood for Black hair. “At first it was a shock because yes, I...
Free Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway for Prince George’s County Residents on November 22
Council Member Walla Blegay will host a Turkey Drive Giveaway on Saturday, November 22, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Metropolitan Baptist Church in Largo, Maryland. The event is first come, first served and will provide free turkeys to local families in need for Thanksgiving.
DC youth curfew back in effect Friday night after mayor’s signature
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser signed emergency legislation Friday to reinstate the summer juvenile curfew of 11 p.m. for anyone under 18 years old. The overnight restrictions lift at 6 a.m., according to the bill. The curfew is expected to remain in effect for the next 90 days. The legislation also...
Maryland task force recommends decriminalization of psychedelics to lawmakers
Some psychedelic drugs could be decriminalized in Maryland in the near future if lawmakers heed the recommendations of a task force they assigned to consider the impacts of making the drugs more accessible. The State of Maryland’s Task Force on Responsible Use of Natural Psychedelic Substances, created by the...
Debate Continues: Moore’s Job Approval Stays Constant Despite Independent Voters’ Shift Away – A...
This post features an OpenAI-powered summary derived from the NewsBreak users' discussions on Poll: Moore job approval remains steady even as independent voters trend away. Poll: Moore job approval remains steady even as independent voters trend away.
Freeze Warning Issued for Capital Region Including D.C. and Surrounding Maryland and Virginia Counties
The National Weather Service in Baltimore MD/Washington DC has issued a chilly weather warning for residents and visitors of the capital region. According to the NWS website, a freeze warning remains in effect until 8 AM EST this morning for various parts of the DMV area, including the District of Columbia, and...
A minimum wage of $25 an hour in Maryland could be put to a...
A group is pushing to put a $25 minimum wage initiative on Maryland's 2026 ballot, if passed it would give the state the highest minimum wage in the country.
Teen arrested after man carjacked, dragged by vehicle in Northwest DC
A 16-year-old was arrested in connection with a Northwest D.C. carjacking that resulted in a man being dragged by his car for several blocks, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
Uber driver pepper-sprayed by two teens during DC carjacking, police say
Police in D.C. are investigating after a rideshare driver was allegedly pepper-sprayed and carjacked by two teenage girls.
Police: Man arrested over robbery near Potomac Yard this afternoon
The Alexandria Police Department has detained a suspect over a robbery that took place this afternoon (Friday) near Potomac Yard. Police were alerted shortly after 2:30 p.m. that a male suspect in a black ski mask had reportedly walked into a battery store on the 400 block of E. Glebe Road and demanded cash. The...
