Hyattsville becomes second official sanctuary city in Maryland Takoma Park, the state’s first sanctuary city, has held this status for more than three decades. Julia Heimlich April 18, 2017
Maryland legislature passes bill allowing over-the-counter birth control The bill allows for birth control access without a doctor’s prescription. Julia Heimlich April 10, 2017
DOTS will offer a new shuttle, free bikes and discounted parking during Metro closures The College Park and Greenbelt Metro stations will both close for SafeTrack repairs in April. Julia Heimlich April 5, 2017
The College Park Metro will close for two weeks in April as part of SafeTrack construction Officials also said the Purple Line is still on schedule to open in five years. Julia Heimlich March 30, 2017
Keystone pipeline, health care and an FBI investigation: What you missed over spring break Because of a lack of necessary votes, House Speaker Paul Ryan pulled the American Health Care Act on Friday. Julia Heimlich March 26, 2017
Gov. Larry Hogan announces support for permanent fracking ban in Maryland Hogan has openly supported fracking with strict regulations in the past. Julia Heimlich March 17, 2017
Maryland Democrats want state funding for Planned Parenthood if Trump cuts federal aid The bill proposes $2.7 million allocated toward the organization. Julia Heimlich March 9, 2017
UMD’s provost urged faculty to hold all classes despite “A Day Without a Woman” Prince George’s County schools closed due to the protest. Julia Heimlich March 8, 2017
Prince George’s County Schools will close Wednesday for ‘Day Without a Woman’ strike About 1,700 of the county’s teachers and 30 percent of its transportation staff requested off as part of the strike. Julia Heimlich March 8, 2017
Maryland Democrats urge Jeff Sessions to step down after Russian ties revealed Reps. Steny Hoyer and Anthony Brown are among those who called on Sessions to resign. Julia Heimlich March 2, 2017