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As fresh debate over repeal of Md. state song looms, several contenders emerge to replace it 01/08/2021 11:43am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. U.S. Rep. Jamie B. Raskin (D-Md.) spent last summer’s congressional recess focused on notes rather than votes –musical notes, that is. Review: 'The Dissident' chronicles assassination of Jamal Khashoggi 01/08/2021 10:09am • In 2017, Bryan Fogle won the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature for "Icarus," which started as a first-person steroid reenactment of cyclist Lance Armstrong and evolved into a wider expose on the Olympic doping scandal by the Russian government. Truly, it's a rare talent to balance "Super Siz After deadly Capitol siege, Wall Street Journal calls on Trump to resign 01/08/2021 07:56am • The Wall Street Journal editorial board has called on President Donald Trump to resign following a fatal siege this week on the U.S. Capitol by a mob of his supporters. Multiple people — including a Capitol Police officer — died in the assault. And the head of the U.S. Capitol Police will res DC police union speaks out about Capitol Hill riots 01/08/2021 05:14am • The union representing rank-and-file members of D.C.'s Metropolitan Police Department is not mincing words after the fatal riots at the U.S. Capitol this week. D.C. Police Union Chairman Gregg Pemberton said the leadership of the U.S. Capitol Police Department "was ill-prepared for this attack, b Trump condemns Capitol riot; DeVos, US Capitol Police chief to resign 01/08/2021 01:51am • President Donald Trump is conceding to President-elect Joe Biden and condemning the violent supporters who stormed the nation’s Capitol Wednesday. In a new video message, Trump said that now that Congress has certified the results, the “new administration will be inaugurated on Jan. 20” and Dozens charged so far in DC unrest; more serious charges possible 01/07/2021 10:57pm • Capitol police officers stand outside of fencing that was installed around the exterior of the Capitol grounds, Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021 in Washington. (AP Photo/John Minchillo) More than 6,000 National Guard members from D.C. and elsewhere were mobilized, and a 7-foot tall fence was erected aroun Mets’ trade for Francisco Lindor may force Nationals’ hand with Trea Turner 01/07/2021 06:51pm • Mets’ trade for Lindor may force Nats’ hand with Trea Turner originally appeared on NBC Sports WashingtonThe New York Mets shocked the baseball world Thursday when they acquired shortstop Francisco Lindor and starting pitcher Carlos Carrasco in a trade with the Cleveland Indians. Not onl Hogan: Federal approval to send National Guard during Capitol attack delayed 01/07/2021 03:16pm • Gov. Larry Hogan on Thursday said that he tried to send troops from the Maryland National Guard to restore peace at the U.S. Capitol during the attack by supporters of President Donald Trump, but was "repeatedly denied approval to do so" for about an hour and a half. The Republican governor also What happened: Capitol Hill reporter recounts the chaos from inside 01/07/2021 02:55pm • (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384';cnx.cmd.push(function() {cnx({playerId: "9be9c680-c459-4acb-af21-654a2ccca384",mediaId: 'a52edd50-8b75-4705-84db-7f5112837bbf' }).render("5461536713d38f2");}); When guns were drawn and furniture was mov 4 deaths reported on 2nd day of pro-Trump protests in DC; public emergency extended 01/07/2021 04:05am • Congress confirmed Joe Biden's Electoral College triumph Thursday morning, trouncing GOP objections, after a pro-Trump mob assaulted the Capitol in an attack that has reportedly left four people dead. Outgoing President Donald Trump said "there will be an orderly transition" after Congress conclu Baltimore delays ban on single-use plastic bags 01/06/2021 06:23pm • BALTIMORE — The city of Baltimore has delayed implementing its ban on single-use plastic bags, citing economic hardships created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Baltimore Sun reports the ban was supposed to go into effect next week, but will now be implemented on July 9. Mayor Brandon Scott sa Montgomery County officials unveil vaccine-information website 01/06/2021 05:05pm • Montgomery County, Maryland, officials on Wednesday unveiled a new website that will let residents find out where they fall in the pecking order of who gets a coronavirus vaccine. Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles, in the weekly media briefing, was quick to point out that the site, part of the cou 'We need help,' Prince George's Co. says amid criticism of slow coronavirus vaccine rollout 01/06/2021 04:37pm • Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks addresses the county's coronavirus vaccine rollout during a news conference Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2020. (Courtesy Prince George's County Executive) Officials in Prince George's County, Maryland, acknowledged the rollout of the county's COVID-19 vac Maryland adds more food benefits for low-income families 01/06/2021 11:38am • ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Maryland has announced added benefits to help low-income families struggling financially during the pandemic to buy food. Gov. Larry Hogan announced that all Maryland recipients of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program will receive an additional 15% increas What DC streets are closed for pro-Trump rallies and demonstrations? 01/06/2021 05:28am • There are extensive street closures and no-parking restrictions and in downtown D.C. with pro-Trump rallies planned throughout Wednesday. The restrictions are concentrated around the White House and parts of the National Mall. "Vehicles will be allowed to enter the restricted area if they are