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This page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker.In order to view the video you must disable your ad blocker.Georgia lawmaker wants Alexandria and Arlington to return back to DC A Republican member of Congress is raising some eyebrows in Northern Virginia with his push to make Ar

For many, driving the Jones Falls Expressway into the city marks their introduction to Baltimore. Mayor Brandon Scott wants to make a brighter, more vibrant first impression.If you’ve been on I-83 this week, you’ve likely noticed five new colorful murals painted by local artists between North Avenue

Incumbent says her opponent’s campaign materials could confuse constituents; Trone doubles down on ‘re-election’ language The post McClain Delaney to Trone: ‘Stop misleading Maryland voters’ appeared first on Bethesda Magazine.

Sunday, April 26 is Lesbian Visibility Day. It concludes Lesbian Visibility Week that started this past Monday. Originally founded back in 2008 by the National Coalition for LGBT Health — and separately by a group of American lesbian activists who ran a social media campaign called “I am a Lesbian”

A paid family and medical leave program will be set up for the first time in Virginia after Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D) signed legislation from Fairfax County state Sen. Jennifer […]

Elizabeth Guzmán, a progressive Democratic member of the House of Delegates, has joined the crowded field of candidates running for Congress in the newly redrawn 7th District. The Democratic and Republican primaries will be on Aug. 4. Under Virginia’s new map of congressional districts, resulting fr

ALEXANDRIA, VA —You asked what voters actually wrote in on Alexandria’s ballots—and now we’ve got answers. We asked Angela Turner, Director of Elections & General Registrar for the City of Alexandria, if we could see the write-ins, and she promptly sent over a 79-page PDF of handwritten entries.

Sheriff Sean Casey is criticizing a recent Alexandria City Council decision to take $200,000 from his budget for a jail operational efficiency study, while Vice Mayor Sarah Bagley says the […] Read more on ALXnow: Sheriff blasts budget cut by City Council to study U.S. Marshals Service jail co

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Democrat Sandy Marks, the winner of the April 21 City Council special election, will be sworn into office Tuesday, May 12, according to the city. Marks will get sworn in […] Read more on ALXnow: City Council special election winner Sandy Marks to be sworn in May 12

[Link: https://www.vox.com/podcasts/486439/gary-hart-1980s-scandal-tmz-congress-dc] The newest journalists running around Capitol Hill are none other than reporters from TMZ. The celebrity gossip site, famous for its aggressive and sometimes unsavory — but often effective — newsgathering tactics, o

The Justice Department has ended its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell regarding extensive building renovations, citing a lack of evidence and deferring to the Fed's inspector general. This decision removes a significant barrier to the Senate confirmation of Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's nominee to succeed Powell.

[Link: https://washingtonsocialist.mdcdsa.org/ws-articles/2026-02-how-initiative-83-disenfranchises-dc] Wanted to share this article by some friends of mine about how ranked choice voting will be implemented in the at large council election. It's important for Washingtonians to understand how our v

The County Board has taken a step toward considering potential historic status for the Melwood site, despite vigorous opposition from the development team’s attorney. Board members voted 5-0 to start […]

A Republican legislator’s proposal to make Arlington and Alexandria part of D.C. has earned immediate condemnation from the region’s congressional representation. U.S. Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) introduced the “Make DC […]

Forgot to post this earlier, but it’s definitely worth watching! As Speaker Don Scott said: “The model of Viriginia is sic semper tyrannis…us two, we knew and our caucuses believed in us, because you know we had to get this old cross up across the finish line and our caucus believe

The Maryland General Assembly has approved reforms to the Anne Arundel County liquor board, expanding its membership and changing how candidates are selected. This legislation aims to end the long-standing political control over the board by a senior state senator.

Maryland's congressional delegation is fighting against the USDA's decision to relocate federal agricultural research jobs from the D.C. area, including the closure of the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center. Lawmakers argue the move is illegal and could disrupt decades of research.

Candidates at Thursday's event were: front row from left, Elldwnia “Ella” English, Harry Dunn, Jerry Lightfoot, Del. Nicole Williams and Ellis Colvin; second row, from left, James Makle Jr., Del. Adrian Boafo, Quincy Bareebe, Sen. Arthur Ellis and Prince George’s County Councilmember Wala Blegay. (P

Del. Vanessa E. Atterbeary (D-Howard) officially began her campaign for Howard County executive on Oct. 15, 2025 in Columbia, touting her record in Maryland's General Assembly. (Photo by Christine Condon/ Maryland Matters)With two months to go before the primary, former Del. Vanessa Atterbeary (D-Ho

The state Capitol. (Photo by Ned Oliver/Virginia Mercury) • “Will Virginia be the final mid-decade redistricting battle?” — Brookings  • “Republicans pressure Ron DeSantis to redistrict in Florida after Virginia Democrats’ win.” — CNN • “Virginia Beach judge sides with businesses, stops all-ages Oce

During a recent forum, six candidates for the Democratic nomination for D.C. mayor shared their strategies for dealing with President Trump and Congress. The candidates emphasized the importance of negotiation and protecting residents' rights amid federal oversight.

Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) has introduced legislation aimed at restoring the original boundaries of Washington, D.C., as established by the Residence Act of 1790. This move seeks to resolve a long-standing border dispute in the area.

The Kennedy Center gave reporters a behind-the-scenes tour of its facilities on Wednesday. President Trump has said the performing arts center is in dire need of repair and that it needs to close for two years to complete the work. The tour was intended to justify the closure. Members of congress or

Virginia voters approved a temporary redrawing of Congressional maps that is expected to give Democrats a 10-to-1 advantage. But legal challenges remain. Virginia Speaker of the House Don Scott calls in from Richmond to explain why he’s confident the redistricting referendum will stand. Plus,

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. completed his whirlwind tour of House and Senate committees this week, ostensibly to promote President Donald Trump’s budget proposal for his department but also to answer for some of his more controversial positions, particularly on vaccines

A Tazewell County judge has blocked the certification of a referendum aimed at redrawing Virginia's congressional map, creating uncertainty ahead of upcoming primary elections. The ruling, which deemed the referendum unconstitutional, has divided voters in the state, particularly in Northern Virginia.

[Link: https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/politics/make-dc-square-again-bill-virginia-dc/4095154/] This is a Republican gimmick. It will rob Democrats of Congressional seats, undo the will of people of Virginia, and it will rob NoVa residents mostly from Arlington county from having representation