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25+ min ago (401+ words) PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. " More than triple the number of people who will be able to obtain housing assistance in Prince George's County applied for the voucher program after the waitlist opened for the first time in 10 years." RELATED: Prince George's County opens Housing Choice Voucher waitlist for first time in 10 years "I sit at home every day, scared that my stuff is going to be out on the street," Vanessa Watkins admitted through tears as she described the stress of keeping a roof over her head. She says that stress has only worsened since losing her husband in 2023. So when Watkins heard that Prince George's County was accepting applications for housing vouchers, she knew she had come to the Wayne K Curry Sports and Learning Center in Landover to try to apply. "I called my girlfriend, because God put her…...

35+ min ago (410+ words) WASHINGTON " Outdoor dining and "streateries" have become a defining part of the District's streetscape since the COVID-19 pandemic " but many restaurants say they may no longer be able to afford them." What was once free for business owners could soon come with a price tag, prompting the DC Council to take up emergency legislation aimed at easing the financial hit. In Adams Morgan, the impact is already visible. Outside The Diner and Tryst on 18th Street, an area once filled with tables and chairs now sits empty. Management says the businesses can't afford the fee proposed by the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) to keep their streatery space. "It's been really slow on 18th Street recently," the manager said, explaining that they've already had to cut staff hours. "With no money coming in, we can't pay for the streatery, unfortunately." The manager…...

56+ min ago (323+ words) Forty students get $50 every week " no strings attached. News4s Darcy Spencer reports. A D.C. charter school is putting money in kids' pockets in the hopes they will come to class and do better academically. Digital Pioneers Academy partnered with The $50 Study, a national initiative, to give money to 40 seniors " no strings attached. The students, who were randomly selected for the pilot program, get $50 every week for 40 weeks. In all, they'll each receive $2,000. School officials hope the study will boost attendance, something schools across the country have struggled with since the COVID-19 pandemic. "Post-pandemic, it's been a struggle for everyone to get kids back into school. So we put a lot of incentives, work hard, play hard, attendance matters," Digital Pioneers Academy CEO Mashea Ashton said. The money is loaded onto a debit card, and students use an app to track their spending....

1+ hour, 55+ min ago (66+ words) Joining us this morning we're getting a taste of gluten-free goodness. The Red Bandana Bakery is known for their sweet and savory treats that are safe for everyone " and absolutely delicious. Joining us this morning we're getting a taste of gluten-free goodness. The Red Bandana Bakery is known for their sweet and savory treats that are safe for everyone " and absolutely delicious....

2+ hour, 1+ min ago (437+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Despite vetoes from Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin, lawmakers in Virginia are once again introducing legislation to legalize the recreational sales of marijuana as a new governor will take office." The Joint Commission to Oversee the Transition of the Commonwealth into a Cannabis Retail Market is expected to introduce a proposal to lay out an amended framework on Tuesday. Chairman Del. Paul Krizek told WUSA9 that the plan will reflect extensive discussions that strike the right balance on creating an adult-use retail market that promotes public safety and public health. The proposed plan, which hopes to start by November 2026, will include support for small businesses, a competitive tax rate, and the elimination of an opt-out option. In 2021, the Virginia General Assembly allowed the possession of small amounts of marijuana but failed to establish a retail market. While Youngkin has maintained…...

2+ hour, 12+ min ago (510+ words) December 1, 2025 / 4:55 PM EST / CBS Baltimore Maryland's State Highway Administration is treating major routes and highways in preparation for Tuesday morning's wintry mix. Charlie Gischlar, the agency's spokesperson, said crews started the treatment work after Monday morning's rush hour. Precipitation is expected to start falling between 4 a.m. and 6 a.m., with first a few sprinkles, followed by snowflakes, and sleet pellets. Frederick, Carroll, and Howard County communities will be the first impacted." The storm spreads eastward through the morning hours. A messy wintry mix is expected during the morning commute across the Baltimore metro." It is likely that by 8 a.m., multiple precipitation types will be falling across Baltimore County, including snow, sleet, and plain cold rain. The Inner Harbor and downtown areas are expected to see the least snow accumulation, while the northern parts of the city are likely to receive at least a coating." "Right…...

3+ hour, 17+ min ago (240+ words) December 1, 2025, 3:50 PM There's a search underway in Anne Arundel County, Maryland, for three carjacking suspects, one of whom got a driver to stop by walking in front of his vehicle using crutches, according to police. The carjacking happened Friday around 1:20 a.m. in the 500 block of Brock Bridge Road, near Laurel, according to Anne Arundel County police. That's a windy and dark two-lane road, and in that area, there's a small park and not much else " no homes or businesses that would attract anyone in the overnight hours. A driver told police that someone using crutches tried to cross the road in front of his car, forcing him to stop. That's when two other suspects " one "possibly armed with a shotgun," according to police "emerged from the woods. "They demanded his vehicle, banged on the window, told him to exit. Ultimately, forced…...

3+ hour, 24+ min ago (582+ words) Jeff Bezos and Lauren S'nchez Bezos have donated $11.25 million to fight homelessness in the Washington, DC, area through their Bezos Day 1 Fund, which earlier today announced the recipients of its annual leadership awards to "organizations doing compassionate, needle-moving work to help families experiencing homelessness." In our region, Community Crisis Services, Friendship Place, Harford [] The post Bezos Donates $11.25 Million to Fight Homelessness in DC Area first appeared on Washingtonian. Jeff Bezos and Lauren S'nchez Bezos have donated $11.25 million to fight homelessness in the Washington, DC, area through their Bezos Day 1 Fund, which earlier today announced the recipients of its annual leadership awards to "organizations doing compassionate, needle-moving work to help families experiencing homelessness." In our region, Community Crisis Services, Friendship Place, Harford Family House, and Lifestyles of Maryland each received a share of a larger $102.5 million fund allocated to this year's…...

3+ hour, 34+ min ago (22+ words) State Del. Jen Terrasa is running for Howard County Clerk of Circuit Court instead of another term in the Maryland General Assembly....

4+ hour, 24+ min ago (386+ words) Beckstrom, 20, joined the guard in June of 2023 to prepare for a future in federal law enforcement. News4s Darcy Spencer spoke with her ex-boyfriend. A West Virginia National Guard member who was shot last week in a brazen daytime attack in Washington, D.C., remains in serious condition but showed positive signs by giving a thumbs-up that he could hear a nurses question and wiggling his toes, Gov. Patrick Morrisey said Monday. Morrisey said the family of 24-year-old U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe has asked the public to pray for him. Another member of the West Virginia National Guard, U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, 20, was killed in the shooting. "Andrew is still fighting for his life," Morrisey said. "Andrew needs prayers." Morrisey said he could not yet share details of any funeral arrangements for Beckstrom and wants to respect her familys wishes. Beckstrom and…...