Maryland’s House of Delegates has a new speaker — and she’s making history. On Tuesday, Dec. 16, lawmakers officially voted in Joseline Peña-Melnyk, making her the first Afro-Latina and the first ...

Del. Joseline Peña-Melnyk, a Democrat who represents Anne Arundel and Prince George’s counties, was unanimously elected Tuesday as the 109th speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates. She makes ...

The Maryland House of Delegates elected Del. Joseline Peña-Melnyk as the next speaker during a special legislative session on Tuesday. Peña-Melnyk will replace former Speaker Adrienne Jones, who ...

Born in the Dominican Republic, the Peña family lived in a small wooden house with a leaky tin roof and no indoor plumbing. Some days, she said, there was no food to eat. When she was 8 years old, the ...

The Detroit Public Theatre's "Holiday Cabaret" has returned for its third year with a new format and cast members. This year's show features 17 songs ranging from traditional standards to more ...

Newly appointed House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk on Friday announced a slate of senior staff appointments, shaping the leadership team that will support the daily operations of the Maryland House of ...

Del. Joseline Peña-Melnyk made history on Tuesday when she was unanimously elected as the 109th speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates. She is the second woman and first Afro-Latina to hold the ...

The Gist: The first case Coben and his fellow producers examine is the 2012 murders of Billy Payne and Billie Jean Hayworth in Tennessee. The couple was found in their home with bullets in their heads ...

Swifties have been champing at the bit for the documentary showing the behind-the-scenes of the iconic Eras Tour. And now, the first two episodes are available to watch. The six-part docuseries, ...

Drag performer La Voix is being lined up for a presenting gig on Strictly as bosses are 'determined to find her a role' in future series. The cabaret star, whose real name is Christopher Dennis, ...

Dinner theater gets a bad rap, but when both elements are done well, it’s a delightful all-in-one nightlife experience. Jackie Varriano: I should start by saying: It’s been so long since I’ve been to ...

Billy Porter shared a health update on Monday, after being rushed into hospital with a 'serious case' of urosepsis. The Tony winning actor, 56, opened up about his 'challenging' four months that saw ...