A photo of four people at a table, Zuri Berry, Rondez Green, Ashley Clarke, and Ben Conarck, with papers strewn about and laptops out at Busboys and Poets in Hyattsville.

Many thanks to Busboys and Poets in Hyattsville for hosting us for #localnewsday. And a nice introduction for @ashleyclarkejourno.bsky.social, our newest member of the team covering Prince George's County.

@rondez.bsky.social is all smiles and @conarck.bsky.social is on deadline!

Judge removes candidate from ballot in Anne Arundel residency dispute The candidate, Democrat John Dove Jr., said he intends to move to a Pasadena home within the district and argued that he had until May to do so.

An Anne Arundel County judge ordered House of Delegates candidate John Dove Jr. off the ballot on the grounds he doesn’t live in the district he seeks to represent — the latest twist in a Democratic Party family feud. Dove immediately appealed.

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Maryland House tries to revive redistricting plan B Some Maryland Democrats are making a late push for a new plan for redrawing the state’s congressional districts in hopes of giving Democrats a chance at a sweep of all eight seats in future elections.

MARYLAND REDISTRICTING: House of Delegates Democrats want to change the state constitution to allow a freer hand in future congressional redistricting.

But the leader of state Senate Democrats say his chamber won’t go along with it.

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8 Nationals prospects to follow as the team continues its rebuild Washington’s farm system looks vastly different than it did this time last year. There’s been an influx of talent acquired through trades and the draft, a revamped coaching staff and an implementation...

The Nationals enter this season with a deeper farm system than they had this time a year ago, and a revamped player development staff looking to maximize the group’s potential.

Here are four pitchers and four hitters I’m keeping tabs on in 2026:

Zuri Berry tells us how The Banner, a nonprofit startup, is reviving local news in DC’s Maryland suburbs On the latest “What Works” podcast, Ellen and Dan talk with Zuri Berry, the executive editor of The Banner in Montgomery County, Maryland. He’s also a Boston Globe colleague of El…

On the new @whatworks-nu.bsky.social podcast, @zuriberry.com tells @ellenclegg.bsky.social and me how @thebaltimorebanner.com, a nonprofit startup, is reviving local news in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, D.C. #journalism whatworks.news/2026/03/23/z...

US marshals find Tristan King, Baltimore’s missing boy The months-long search for missing Baltimore boy Tristan King ended Friday morning in the Curtis Bay neighborhood, several people familiar with the case say.

They found Tristan! There's no clear sense of what comes next, but at least he has a chance at a better life.

Shout out to my colleagues for their tremendous reporting on Tristan and how the system failed him.

Steeze Burger, once called the best in D.C., to open in Gaithersburg Steeze Burger had only popped up for a year before The Washington Post named it the best burger in the D.C. area. Gaithersburg native Hunter Karametos plans to open the first brick-and-mortar location...

Ok, fine. I’ll spend more time in Gaithersburg.

Maryland agencies warn planned Hagerstown-area ICE facility could strain sewers, traffic Three of Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s cabinet secretaries wrote they have “serious concerns that ICE is proceeding with this project in a secreteve and rushed manner” that will have negative effects on t...

In a lengthy letter to the feds, three of Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's cabinet secretaries raise concerns about the Washington County warehouse that the feds bought to turn into an immigration detention facility.

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U.S. Lost 92,000 Jobs in February The U.S. lost 92,000 jobs in February, the Labor Department said Friday, missing expectations.

Story from the WSJ: www.wsj.com/economy/jobs...

The numbers are starting to tell the story we’ve been hearing from people for months. Constant job cuts with no real or comparable opportunities to replace them.

WSSC Water customers will pay for the Potomac sewage pipe collapse WSSC Water customers in Maryland will likely pay for the cleanup and repairs of the collapsed Potomac Interceptor pipeline.

If you’re a WSSC Water customer, you’ll pay for the Potomac sewage pipe collapse

Live updates: Trump says U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran could take four to five weeks Six American service members have been killed. Trump doesn’t rule out ground troops to Iran if ‘necessary.’

U.S. and Israeli strikes have killed 555 people in Iran, according to the Iranian Red Crescent society.

The deadliest attack appears to be the strike on a school where over 150 people — many children — were killed, according to Iran’s mission to the U.N.

K2 Cafe and Kitchen expands its blended cuisine to Clarksburg K2 Cafe and Kitchen, which started in Poolesville in 2021, opened a second location in January.

On a whim of a suggestion, someone told me to try K2 Cafe when I was in Poolesville. I could see why it was so popular. But my colleague Hau digs in on the fusion of flavors that are both Pakistani and American influenced. And now they’re in Clarksburg.

I told my wife, Bruno Mars said, "Put it on anything. Put it on everything. Put it on my soul."

She said that's too much. Lol.

Here’s where all 47 Maryland senators stand on redistricting Enough senators oppose redistricting that supporters cannot get the 29 votes they need to approve new congressional maps, according to a Banner survey of all 47 senators.

Days like today, I really appreciate having comments on the website. Love the dialogue happening here.

Excellent work here by @brendawintrode.bsky.social and team.

We asked all 47 Maryland state senators where they stand on redistricting. You can look up their answers by county. w/ @maddioneill.bsky.social

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Emissions violation brings renewed calls to close incinerator Environmental advocates are pointing to a recent emissions violation at the Dickerson incinerator as further proof that the facility needs to close. They’re calling on county leaders to take action qu...

We’re keeping an eye on the Dickerson incinerator.

Snow covers Ocean City beaches as winter storm wallops Eastern Shore In Ocean City, the snow — more of a flaky sludge, really — began Sunday evening, and it didn’t just fall. Rather, it whipped through the air propelled by gusts strong enough to knock over pedestrians.

Pretty cool photos from Ocean City, which got hit with a blizzard.

Daytime weather, Feb. 22 Storm Team4 Meteorologist Ryan Miller is tracking snow chances and has a look at the 10-day forecast.

Between 2-6 inches of snow. Our friends at NBC4 say more likely 2 inches in Montgomery County and higher toward Prince George’s.

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Can a $20 smoothie really solve your health problems? The wellness industry has boomed in recent years, begetting a sea of trendy wellness-focused restaurants that brand healthy eating as a luxury experience. But what does it mean for a restaurant to be ...

Super interesting story from @hannahyasharoff.bsky.social on clean eating, pricey smoothies and protein. Lots to unpack.

One thing: This is why you should have your own blender. Because there is no way anyone should be spending $20 for a smoothie.

Taylor shares concern for ICE surge, support for MCPS staff in letter In a letter sent to MCPS staff, Taylor wrote that it has been “heavy, painful, and even traumatic” to see “families separated in public view, lives lost amid unrest, and racist language and imagery.”

Taylor shares concern for ICE surge, support for MCPS staff in letter

Journalism faculty, staff urge UMD to drop sanctions against student journalists The two student journalists were temporarily detained in October while covering an event hosted by this university’s Students Supporting Israel chapter.

Student journalists are always vulnerable to the forces of their institutions. But they still have rights.

This is concerning.

Is the county’s controversial rent stabilization law working? Supporters of Montgomery County’s rent stabilization law, led by County Executive Marc Elrich and council President Natali Fani-González, say that a new report shows that the policy is protecting rent...

“Either we’re not doing a very good job of conveying this, or we’re not being loud enough, or people aren’t doing a really good job of listening,” Elrich said.

Footage released today shows an officer not approaching the crashed vehicle out of safety concerns, and while waiting for backup the car caught fire and officers were unable to extinguish it. It's unclear if the girl died on impact, or in the fire

A child died after crashing while fleeing a traffic stop in Howard County last month; the Attorney General's Office says it will not identify her, citing a juvenile secrecy law no one else applies this way. Im hoping someone out there knows who she was. Please reach out if you have info

Civil Rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson has died Jackson led a lifetime of crusades in the United States and abroad, advocating for the poor and underrepresented on issues from voting rights and job opportunities to education and health care. His daughter...

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, key figure in the Civil Rights Movement for decades, has died at 84

Rockville Science Center in search of $1 million for new home Rockville Science Center is planning to vacate its property by May 1 as it seeks $1 million for a new home while continuing to host workshops for high school engineering students building drones, robo...

I worry about third spaces. For kids. For adults. But mostly teens. It’s important that a space like this exists, and that it enriches so many.

Maryland health officials warn providers about an upsurge in mumps cases Maryland health officials are warning about an uptick in cases of mumps.

As I'm going back through stories we've published over the past few days, this piece by @mercohn.bsky.social reminds me that we all have to be more vigilant right now.

I just had my first coffee in five days. I'm back at my computer screen after dealing with the worst flu of my life. I'm probably exaggerating. But I'm really not. My whole family was down for the week. I've never been out this long.

Anyway, just a reminder to get your flu shots. It's not a joke.

This Is How a Child Dies of Measles When your family becomes a data point in an outbreak

I’ve been thinking a lot about this story. It’s sparked quite a discussion on whether it needed an editor’s note up front, how it was framed, and whether it needed a different approach. It certainly was captivating. Eager to hear what non-journalists think. Gift article.