Marijke Friedman
Marijke Friedman is a recent graduate of the University of Maryland. She was born and raised in Silver Spring. During her time at the University of Maryland, she studied journalism and government and served as the news editor of The Diamondback, the campus newspaper. She has also worked for The Texas Tribune, the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism, Capital News Service, the USA Today Network's Design Center and Montgomery Community Media. She will report to the Capital Region desk at The Banner through a partnership with the MDDC Press Association.
The latest from Marijke
Prince George’s County health officials warn of possible rabies exposure
The precautionary measure comes after a cat fought a raccoon last month.
What downtowns can learn from Silver Spring about growth, diversity and reinvention
Since 2000, the downtown’s residential population has grown from about 7,000 people to more than 15,000 in 2024.
Former Bowie Police sergeant sentenced to 3 years of home detention for attempted murder
Robert Warrington, 37, was investigating a stopped vehicle in September 2024 when he fired his gun at a man on the shoulder of Collington Road.
In Rockville, remembering 11 who died on 9/11
Elected officials and community members are gathering in Rockville on Friday morning to honor the 11 Montgomery County residents and nearly 3,000 others killed in the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Hopes are pinned on Viva White Oak to transform eastern Montgomery County
Developers plan to break ground on Viva White Oak before the end of the year, but the project’s full build-out is still years away.
The Greater DC Diaper Bank is suing its Silver Spring landlord
The nonprofit alleged poor building maintenance rendered the warehouse unusable and essentially forced it to move out of the building.
Former Prince George’s County firefighter sentenced for possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material
Joshua Murphy, 36, will serve 10 years in prison and 5 years of supervised probation.
Haraka Run and Walk looks to close the distance
Until this year, the closest stores where Prince George’s County residents could get personalized fittings and expert advice on running shoes were nearly an hour’s drive away.
Savista will lay off 39 workers in Bethesda
The impacted employees work at transitioning Capital Medical Group offices.
A correctional officer was disciplined after an in-custody death. She says it was retaliation.
Keisha Hudson said she was unfairly punished by the Department of Corrections after reporting her supervisor’s discrimination against her.
Amendment to limit Montgomery County spending won’t appear on November ballot
The Committee to Control MoCo Spending fell short of the 10,000 valid signatures required to place the amendment on the ballot.
At-large seats are on the chopping block in Prince George’s County this election
A ballot measure in the upcoming election will ask voters whether they want to eliminate the two at-large seats on the Prince George’s County Council.
Maker of Narcan will lay off 34 at its Gaithersburg headquarters
The company, the manufacturer of Narcan, estimated that its restructuring will save close to $40 million per year.
Maryland awards 5 local groups to boost small businesses and affordable housing
Organizations in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties secure nearly $200,000 in state funding.
EchoStar to lay off 330 employees in Montgomery County
The cuts to Hughes Network Systems, a satellite subsidiary of EchoStar, come as the telecommunications company navigates financial woes and debt repayment.
Council member Wanika Fisher explains her data center amendment
Planning department staff said the amendment was a piecemeal attempt to address data centers that conflicts with the county’s moratorium on data center development.
Prince George’s County Planning Board defies staff recommendation to oppose data center amendment
The Prince George’s County Planning Board considered a proposal that could allow data centers in agricultural and residential areas.
Upper Marlboro resident sentenced to prison for procurement and kickback scheme
An Upper Marlboro resident and former U.S. Census Bureau official was sentenced to two years in prison for a procurement and kickback scheme that netted her $790,000.
A Wheaton neighborhood is honoring its historic homes
The homes were designed by Charles Goodman, widely recognized as the master of the modern architecture movement in the capital region.
As counties put a pause on data centers, experts suggest a path forward
Through negotiations with developers, several jurisdictions across the country have tried to mitigate some of the environmental impacts of data centers and secure millions of dollars for local priorities.
