WASHINGTON — The passion for tennis never went away entirely for Venus Williams, who turned 45 on June 17. Despite time away from the sport, she has yet to officially retire. Williams’ return to tennis got a significant push when she attended Wimbledon for a day. “When I went to Wimbledon this year, I was there for a day, and it was so beautiful and exciting, and I remembered … [Read more...] about Venus Williams, at 45, returns to competitive tennis at this week’s DC Open
Baltimore and Takoma Park: Nuclear free zones | READER COMMENTARY
In the June 1953 edition of National Geographic magazine there is an article, “Nevada Learns to Live with the Atom.” That’s a lie, of course. The subtitle is even worse: “White Blasts Teach Civilians and Soldiers Survival in Atomic War.” Thirty years after that article was printed, I arrived in Baltimore to work with Nuclear Free America. The title of the organization says it … [Read more...] about Baltimore and Takoma Park: Nuclear free zones | READER COMMENTARY
Orioles top prospect Samuel Basallo sidelined with oblique injury
TAMPA, Fla. — In the weeks leading up to the All-Star break, Samuel Basallo was banging on the door between Triple-A and the major leagues so loudly that a promotion after the trade deadline appeared like a legitimate possibility. There’s some doubt about that now. Basallo, the Orioles’ top prospect, has an oblique injury and will not play in games for Triple-A Norfolk this … [Read more...] about Orioles top prospect Samuel Basallo sidelined with oblique injury
Maryland lawmakers announce $2.8 million for Washington County bus facility
Washington County will receive more than $2.8 million in federal transportation funds for a new bus facility, Maryland’s two senators and congresswoman for the area announced Friday. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks and Rep. April McClain Delaney said the money will go toward the design of a new “transit vehicle maintenance and storage facility” for Washington County Transit, according … [Read more...] about Maryland lawmakers announce $2.8 million for Washington County bus facility
Maryland loses 8,500 jobs in June as federal employment plunges
Maryland’s economy lost 8,500 jobs in June, led by the state’s steepest monthly drop in federal government employment in nearly 30 years, according to new data released Friday by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics. The public sector accounted for the largest share of job losses, losing 2,900 positions. That figure includes an estimated decrease of 3,500 … [Read more...] about Maryland loses 8,500 jobs in June as federal employment plunges