Md. winery breaking barriers is now breaking ground on something bigger
In 2023, Ifeoma Onyia opened Clyopatra Winery and Vineyard, one of a handful of vineyards operating in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Born in Nigeria and raised in London before establishing roots in the D.C. region, Onyia said she was the first African immigrant to open a winery in the U.S. Clyopatra is also the only…
Council adopts early lease ordinance
The College Park City Council on Feb. 3 unanimously approved an ordinance that will prevent landlords from asking tenants to renew a lease sooner than 180…
Mastering the Matrix
Starting a new native garden from scratch can feel overwhelming, especially that blank page. Fortunately, there is one technique that will get you designing immediately, ease maintenance, and…
Can art in the intersection reduce blood in the streets?
According to Zero Deaths Maryland, speeding, distracted driving and other factors drove fatal crashes up 16% between 2019 and 2023 (the latest full year for which data is…
WSSC Water Customers Brace for Higher Utility Bills
Higher water bills could be on the way for WSSC Water customers in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties after the utility proposed a 5% rate hike as part…
From Where We Stand: Empowering youth to fight food insecurity in laurel
At Green Grove, we start every project with a simple belief: every child deserves to feel nourished, supported, and seen. As students in Howard County, many of us…
Making a case for values
Last month, I wrote about how Laurel might prepare for America’s 250th anniversary. That kind of planning matters. But preparation isn’t only about events or timelines. It’s also…