Ya-Marie Sesay

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WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Should Montgomery County students be able to read LGBTQ-inclusive books? That’s the big discussion at the U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday morning. This all surrounds five books approved for use in Montgomery County elementary schools with LGBTQ+ characters. Some parents argue that their children should be exempt from reading these books, while others say children deserve to learn about all types of people.

1 week ago | dcnewsnow.com | Ya-Marie Sesay

CLINTON, Md. (DC News Now) — A church in Prince George’s County is hosting a community baby shower and resource fair for expecting mothers and families on Saturday in partnership with MedStar Health. On April 12 at 10 a.m., dozens of mothers, fathers, and loved ones are expected to enter the doors of Clinton Baptist Church to be showered in knowledge, resources, and essential supplies for maternal health. More than 30 non-profits will be available, including free health screenings.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Ya-Marie Sesay

CLINTON, Md. (DC News Now) — A church in Prince George’s County is hosting a community baby shower and resource fair for expecting mothers and families on Saturday in partnership with MedStar Health. On April 12 at 10 a.m., dozens of mothers, fathers, and loved ones are expected to enter the doors of Clinton Baptist Church to be showered in knowledge, resources, and essential supplies for maternal health. More than 30 non-profits will be available, including free health screenings.

2 weeks ago | dcnewsnow.com | Ya-Marie Sesay

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — It’s been one week since hundreds of employees at public health agencies under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services were terminated. Many of them still trying to grapple with the news and figure out their next steps. “Ultimately, I’m sad to walk away — or be cast away — from a 15 year career,” said Alana Hubbard, who is a recently terminated federal worker.

2 weeks ago | dcnewsnow.com | Ya-Marie Sesay

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) –Washington Capitals fans scrambled to the new “Ovi Shop” Monday morning after Capitals’ player Alex Ovechkin scored his 895th career goal on Sunday. This makes Ovechkin the National Hockey League’s all-time-leading scorer. “I got off a flight from Spain last night. So I’ve been up since 3:30, jet lagged, and I saw the store was opening and just jumped on the Metro, and I opened that door,” said Capitals fan Mary Joslidell. Joslidell was the first person to enter the store.