The Prince George’s County Council’s government operations and fiscal policy committee discussed a bill Thursday that would allocate funds toward supporting Black-owned local businesses. dbknews.com/2024/02/26/cou…

Last week, I had the opportunity to cover a bill for The Diamondback that would add Black business funding to a Prince George's County start-up grant program. Check it out! dbknews.com/2024/02/26/cou…

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to cover the Metro's new budget cuts, which, if implemented, would impact the transit of around 14,000 Prince George's County residents. Check out my article below! dbknews.com/2024/03/01/pri…

“Learn to accept us.” UMD community members mourned the death of Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old nonbinary and indigenous Oklahoma high school student, on Friday. They voiced their anger and sadness towards anti-trans legislation. Read about it here: dbknews.com/2024/03/11/umd…

Dozens of UMD community members gathered Friday in front of McKeldin Library to mourn Nex Benedict, a nonbinary and indigenous high school student in Oklahoma who died last month. dbknews.com/2024/03/11/umd…

The Prince George’s County Council’s health, human services and public safety committee discussed a bill that would require four gun storefronts and various shooting ranges to display and present gun safety information after gun or ammunition purchases. dbknews.com/2024/03/26/pri…

“My whole college experience has been what it has been because of this.” Last week, I documented the triumphs and lessons of Annika's Customs, a College Park-based clothing shop, ahead of its third anniversary. Check it out here: dbknews.com/2024/04/05/umd…

On Friday, the University of Maryland community celebrated Earth Month and encouraged sustainability at EarthFest, an annual event on McKeldin Mall. I spoke to UMD students and staff about the importance of education as a way to combat climate change. dbknews.com/2024/04/22/ear…

"We've impacted generations." Last week, I spoke with Alexandria city officials who shined a light on the importance of bringing the community together through cookouts to break boundaries. Check out my first story for the Alexandria Times here: alextimes.com/2024/05/weve-i…

Alexandria’s Democratic primary is in 10 days! Audrey Keefe and I summarized the final debate. Hit the Alexandria Times website to catch all other election news and voter guides. alextimes.com/2024/06/city-c…

Do you know who is running for board of education in your county? Dive into this thread and get to know the candidates before you hit the polls. cnsmaryland.org/board-of-educa…

86% of the school board candidates voted in favor of strict restriction on cellphones in school according to a report by Sasha Allen and Audrey Keefe. They cited disciplinary issues, cyberbullying, and phone addiction. Read more here: cnsmaryland.org/2024/10/21/sho…

Over the past few weeks, I worked alongside Sasha Allen to piece together how Maryland school board candidates feel about cell phone usage in schools ahead of the November 5th elections. Check it out here! cnsmaryland.org/2024/10/21/sho…

At least a third of #Maryland school districts have tightened cell phone regulations this school year alone due to disciplinary issues, cyberbullying, and phone addiction. 🤳📵 Learn more in this story from Sasha Allen and Audrey Keefe: cnsmaryland.org/2024/10/21/sho…

Crime reports to UMPD increased by 90 percent from 2022 to 2023, according to its 2023 Annual Security Report, which was released earlier this semester. dbknews.com/2024/11/04/ump…

UMD's AAUP chapter rebranded itself in October to become United Academics of Maryland – University of Maryland. dbknews.com/2024/11/18/umd…

As UMD students enter Yahentamitsi Dining Hall, about 220 Dining Services employees slice vegetables, fry ingredients and curate menus to serve more than 10,000 people daily, according to Dining Services director Christopher Moore. dbknews.com/2024/12/03/umd…

NEW from The Local News Network: In #WorcesterCounty #Maryland, schools are trying something different with discipline. “Restorative practices” have led to a drop in violent incidents… Full story by Audrey Keefe: cnsmaryland.org/2025/03/03/in-…