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**FILE** A study spanning 34 populations worldwide has found that increased calorie intake is the primary factor fueling rising obesity rates in economically developed societies. (WI photo)

Rising Obesity in D.C., Worldwide Tied to Food Intake

by Stacy M. Brown July 16, 2025July 16, 2025

An energy-producing windmill at Dan’s Mountain Wind, a wind farm in Allegany County, photographed on July 8, 2025. The state needs more such facilities to meet its climate goals. (Katelynn Winebrenner/Capital News Service)

Maryland Struggles to Meet Its Ambitious Climate Goals

by Rachel McCrea, Capital News Service July 16, 2025July 17, 2025

**FILE** Vacant homes in Southeast D.C., after experiencing decay and other challenges. The Washington metropolitan region continues to experience elevated housing and tax burdens that are magnified by rising consumer prices. (Ja’Mon Jackson/The Washington Informer)

Inflation Sustains Pressure on DMV Households

by Stacy M. Brown July 15, 2025July 15, 2025

**FILE** D.C. Attorney General Brian Schwalb says employers are expected to adhere to the District's new bump in minimum wage or risk getting punished for wage theft. Residents across the DMV are adjusting to a slate of new laws that affect everything from wage increases to emerging technologies and public safety. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

Wave of New Laws Takes Effect in D.C., Maryland and Virginia

by Stacy M. Brown July 2, 2025July 2, 2025

young man getting vaccinated

Measles Case Confirmed in D.C. Region

by Stacy M. Brown June 16, 2025June 16, 2025

Specializing in D.C., Prince George’s & Montgomery Counties 40+ Years

by Charisse Callender-Scott June 11, 2025June 11, 2025

**FILE** At-Large Prince George’s County Council member Jolene Ivey is criticizing the legislative body’s decision to reallocate funds for local nonprofits. (Robert R. Roberts/The Washington Informer)

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Prince George’s County Local Updates

by Richard D. Elliott May 28, 2025May 28, 2025

**FILE** Several lawmakers, including U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, are requesting Education Secretary Linda McMahon reallocate funds to Maryland schools. (WI photo)

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Prince George’s County Education Updates

by Richard D. Elliott May 21, 2025May 21, 2025

**FILE** Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is cautioning state leaders of further budget woes. At the recent Maryland Association of Counties Conference in Cambridge, the governor shared some of his plans to address the state’s budget issues. (WI photo)

Wes Moore Rises as Top Democratic Contender

by Stacy M. Brown April 18, 2025April 18, 2025

a woman helping a man in doing exercise

Alzheimer’s Awareness Program Set for April 23 at Seat Pleasant Center

by WI Web Staff March 30, 2025March 31, 2025