Maryland’s Women’s History: Elizabeth Ann Seton

March is Women’s History Month and many influential women have called Maryland home. Throughout the month, we’ll honor Maryland’s women’s history. Meet Elizabeth Ann Seton, a women of religion and education.

Twitter reacts to #ADayWithoutAWoman hashtag

On International Women’s Day, many women throughout the country are participating in the “A Day Without a Woman” strike. Local Twitter users react, with opposition and applause, using the #DayWithoutAWoman hashtag.

Maryland’s Black History: Harriet Tubman

Harriet Tubman was born in Dorchester County, Maryland around the year 1820, according to PBS. While Tubman may be best known for her “Underground Railroad” voyages, she was also an accomplished military leader during the Civil War and a vocal activist…

Will ‘Hidden Figures’ win first PG best picture Oscar in decades?

The Academy’s taste in Oscar-winning films has changed over the past 57 years. Present-day Oscar-winning films are more likely to have a PG-13 or R-rating than any other decade. Can “Hidden Figures” break that pattern?

Maryland’s Black History: Taraji P. Henson

February is #BlackHistoryMonth and many influential African-Americans have called Maryland home. Meet Taraji P. Henson, a Hollywood actress who’s role in “Hidden Figures” helped earn the film an Oscar nomination.

Katsucon conventiongoers invade Maryland’s National Harbor

Anime, comic-book, and superhero enthusiasts put on their best garb to attend the 2017 Katsucon convention in National Harbor.

Maryland’s Black History: Harry A. Cole

February is #BlackHistoryMonth and many influential African-Americans have called Maryland home. Meet Harry A. Cole., a man that paved the way for blacks in the courtroom.

Majority of Americans hope to receive chocolate on Valentine’s Day

According to the National Confectioners Association, most Americans want to receive chocolate on Valentine’s Day.

Maryland’s Black History: Henrietta Lacks

February is #BlackHistoryMonth and many influential African-Americans have called Maryland home, meet Henrietta Lacks. An ordinary woman with extraordinary cells.

Maryland’s Black History: Frederick Douglass

February is #BlackHistoryMonth and many influential African-Americans have called Maryland home, including Frederick Douglass.