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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Takoma Park, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 142 stories have been published about Takoma Park which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Takoma Park, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 142 stories have been published about Takoma Park which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.
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Prince George · Takoma ParkThe Prince George’s County Democratic Central Committee selected Del. Nick Charles on Monday to fill a vacant seat in the Maryland Senate. The committee will forward Charles’ name to Gov. Wes Moore (D), who has up to 15 days to confirm the appointment. Central Committee Chair Antwan Brown said he will forward Charles’ name to the governor’s office Tuesday. Charles, 40, an Air Force veteran, has served in the House of Delegates for more than four…See the Story
Prince George’s Democrats select Del. Nick Charles to fill vacant seat in state Senate - Maryland Matters
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Influencers · Takoma ParkKen Ulman, a one-time rising political star in Maryland, is returning to the political arena. He replaces Yvette Lewis, a venerated figure among many party leaders who stepped down earlier this fall. Ulman received 160 raw votes, compared to 22 for Crizer and 10 for Simms.See the Story
Ulman overwhelmingly wins election to be new Democratic state chair - Maryland Matters
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Prince George · Takoma ParkReproductive Freedom for All, the group formerly NARAL Pro-Choice America, announced its endorsement of Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (D) in the race for U.S. Senate this week. “Maryland needs a senator who will defend their freedoms and fight for all of us, and we know she is just the person for the job,” the organization’s president and CEO Mini Timmaraju said in a statement. “We look forward to working alongside Angela to…See the Story
Political Notes: Alsobrooks endorsed by reproductive rights group, Baltimore mayor campaign updates, Senate vets in new roles, and more - Maryland Matters
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Pentagon · Takoma ParkDavid Hall Dixon, 42, of Takoma Park, a former Pentagon police officer, was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Thursday for the murders of James Johnson, 38, and Dominique Williams, 32, in 2021. Dixon had fatally shot the two as they were driving away from a Takoma park apartment complex. The State of Maryland and Dixon agreed to a plea deal of 30 years.See the Story
Off-duty Pentagon police sentenced to 25 years for Takoma Park murders
Health · Takoma ParkMembers of Maryland Latinos Unidos discussed how restricted access to abortion and sexual health care around the world can have unintended consequences. Transgender men and many non-binary people are also impacted by policy that expand or restrict reproductive health care. Some states have expanded protections for people seeking an abortion.See the Story
Latino activists highlight unforeseen impacts of restrictive abortion policies on Maryland's immigrant population - Maryland Matters
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Education · Takoma ParkAt a Wednesday meeting of Maryland Higher Education Commission, officials discussed how the implementation of Blueprint for Maryland’s Future, an education overhaul passed by the 2021 Maryland General Assembly, may drastically change how students are assessed for college and career readiness, among other topics. Emily Dow, assistant secretary of Academic Affairs provided updates on where MHEC stands in the implementation of the Blueprint, which …See the Story
Md. higher education officials deliberate proposed college readiness metrics, credit transfer process - Maryland Matters
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Joe Biden · Takoma ParkPresident Joe Biden nominated Nicole G. Berner, a Takoma Park attorney, as a judge to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit on Wednesday. Rep. Jamie Raskin congratulated her. The Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade on Saturday is looking for volunteers ages 13 and up to march in the annual event.See the Story
Biden nominates Takoma Park attorney to U.S. Circuit Court
Politics · Takoma ParkMaryland lawmakers held a hearing to try to get to the bottom of exactly what went wrong. An initial audit indicated as much as $1.4 billion in potential federal reimbursements that were not properly accounted for. The new administration under Gov. Wes Moore (D) has to figure out how the agency will move forward.See the Story
Lawmakers weigh next steps for addressing Md. health department's fraught financials following state audit - Maryland Matters
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