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Prince George's County

    Hutzell: What’s it like being Frank Sinatra? Ask Wendell Rakosky.
    COLUMN | Wendell Rakosky is a professional Sinatra tribute artist. What’s it like? I guess you could say he did it Frank’s way.
    Wendell Rakosky performs at Carpaccio Tuscan Kitchen on a quiet Tuesday night. He performs a Frank Sinatra tribute up to five nights a week across the region.
    Maryland grad students could finally win union rights. They aren’t celebrating.
    Legislation would give graduate students at the University of Maryland, College Park, and UMBC the right to unionize.
    Protesters with the University of Maryland Graduate Labor Union hold signs as Darryll J. Pines, president of the university, delivers the State of the Campus address in March.
    The Nationals spoil an opportunity for a series win, fall to Phillies 6-5 in 10th
    Cole Henry was one strike from being the hero. Then Edmundo Sosa hit a two-run single to tie the game.
    Washington Nationals' CJ Abrams scores after hitting a three-run home run during the seventh inning.
    Alex Ovechkin scores twice, hitting 30 goals for 20th season, as Capitals beat Flyers 6-4
    Ovechkin has reached 30 goals in all but one season: the COVID-shortened 2020-21 campaign, where he had 24 in 45 games.
    Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) scores a goal past Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar (80) and defenseman Jamie Drysdale (9) during the third period.
    Tom McMillen’s Epstein ties prompt University of Maryland student vote
    A University System of Maryland regent’s connection to Jeffrey Epstein prompted a student-led referendum at the University of Maryland, College Park.
    WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 10:  Former Congressman Tom McMillen (D-MD) arrives at the National Archives Foundation Annual Gala, honoring Laura Bush with the Records Of Achievement Award, at The National Archives on October 10, 2018 in Washington, DC.
    The Nationals use an opener but can’t pull out a win against the Phillies
    The Nationals hadn’t used an opener since July 2019, when lefty Matt Grace was used against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
    Washington Nationals reliever PJ Poulin pitches in the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies on March 31.
    Joey Wiemer ties modern record for most consecutive plate appearances reaching base to open the season
    Wiemer, 27, was claimed off waivers by the Nationals in January to serve as a defensive replacement.
    Washington Nationals outfielder Joey Wiemer runs towards third base for a triple in the fourth inning against the Chicago Cubs on March 29.
    The Nationals inspire the Philadelphia boo birds with their 13-2 victory
    It seemed wherever the Nationals hit the baseball Monday night, they found a hole in the infield. Washington finished with 17 hits, 14 of them singles.
    Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams high fives teammates after scoring a run in the top of the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies.
    Hutzell: Maryland loves mail-in voting. Brett Kavanaugh, maybe not.
    COLUMN | If the U.S. Supreme Court decides to disqualify mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day, Maryland voters will mostly be OK. The unlikely hero? The U.S. Postal Service.
    Nick Frisone's long lost 2020 ballot after arriving in the mail two years late.
    Maryland pushes granny flats as housing pressures mount
    Maryland leaders are embracing accessory dwelling units as the cost of living rises and young people flee the state.
    An accessory dwelling unit, right, built by Makara Builders in Arlington, Virginia.
    Joey Wiemer continues historic start to the season in the Nats’ 6-3 win
    Through two games, Wiemer is 6-for-6 with two home runs, a triple and a pair of walks.
    The Nationals’ Joey Wiemer receives congratulations in the dugout after hitting a three-run home run during the first inning Sunday in Chicago.
    Defense and walks haunt the Nationals in a 10-2 blowout against the Cubs
    The Nationals finished 33 outs below average in 2025, second worst in the majors. They have made a concerted effort this spring to improve their defense.
    Nationals starter Miles Mikolas walked three Cubs on Saturday, and all of them scored.
    Thousands rally across Maryland as ‘No Kings’ protests sweep the nation
    From shopping center sidewalks in Hunt Valley to the amphitheater lawn at The Chrysalis in Columbia and the gates of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Marylanders flooded public spaces Saturday with homemade signs, inflatable crowns and chants of “No Kings.”
    “No Kings” protesters march up Fayette Street in downtown Baltimore.
    Why Cole Hutson is ready to help a changing Capitals team — even without the mentor he wanted
    Hutson has stepped into the roster spot John Carlson left open — he’s got two points in four games, with his ice time steadily increasing — but the rookie is adept at evading the shadows even as he follows in others’ footsteps.
    Cole Hutson #44 of the Washington Capitals celebrates with teammates at the bench area after scoring his first NHL goal into an empty net during the third period of his NHL debut against the Ottawa Senators at Capital One Arena on March 18, 2026 in Washington, D.C.
    Nationals usher in a new era with a 10-4 victory over the Cubs
    The Nationals came into Wrigley Field on a windy, chilly afternoon against the Chicago Cubs, trotted out an unorthodox lineup and left with a 10-4 victory.
    Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson tags out CJ Abrams of the Nationals during the fourth inning Thursday at Wrigley Field.
    The Nationals are in for a slog. But these storylines are worth following.
    Even in what will likely be a season with more losses than wins, there are important storylines to follow. Here’s what we’re watching for from the Nationals this season.
    Manager Blake Butera is part of a new era for the Nationals.
    The Nationals announce cable channels for Nationals.TV ahead of opening day
    Fans can purchase in-market streaming packages for Nationals.TV for $99.99 a year or $19.99 per month.
    The Nationals announced more channels on other cable providers Thursday morning.
    Prince George’s, Montgomery account for a third of the state’s population growth in 2025
    Prince George’s County accounted for more than a quarter of the state’s population growth in 2025, with nearly 6,000 new residents.
    Nationals set 26-man opening day roster, featuring 7 infielders and 4 outfielders
    Washington acquired infielder Jorbit Vivas in a trade with the New York Yankees on Sunday afternoon, but most of its roster spots were decided before the team left West Palm Beach. With Vivas, the Nationals will carry seven infielders.
    Blake Butera will manage his first game with the Nationals at 2:20 p.m. Thursday against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
    Maryland kids won’t have school in late June after all
    Maryland State Board of Education gave some school systems a reprieve after snow days caused chaos for their calendars.
    The state school board instructed school districts to plan better for snow days in future years.
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