University of Maryland launches new institute on artificial intelligence

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – The University of Maryland has launched the Artificial Intelligence Interdisciplinary Institute.  Students can learn the principles of AI and how it applies to their majors.   

Pimlico Race Course, home of the Preakness, will undergo a 3-year renovation

BALTIMORE –  Maryland lawmakers have passed legislation to rebuild the Pimlico Race Course, home of the Preakness Stakes. The Stronach Group, the current owner of Pimlico, will transfer ownership to the state to renovate and redevelop the race course. The…

Homeless Americans are missing out on Biden’s COVID-19 test kits

With Biden’s COVID-19 test kits arriving to millions of American homes, an estimated 580,466 homeless people did not qualify because of the lack of stable housing. The Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless fights to “end homelessness in Montgomery County by building a community where everyone has a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home.” The Coalition hosts weekly COVID-19 test sites every Tuesday and Friday through their partnership with Montgomery County, which provides hundreds of rapid test kits.

Nats rallying after Turner injury

WASHINGTON – Despite having only played six games, the Washington Nationals were already facing adversity on Tuesday when shortstop Trea Turner suffered a broken finger as Bryce Harper returned to the nation’s capital with the Phillies and helped crush his…

State House Democrats push to ban bump stocks, repeal Handgun Permit Review Board

Democratic members of the Maryland General Assembly are calling for passage of what they’re calling gun safety legislation. Among their proposals, a ban on bumpstocks, a device that can turn semi-automatic guns to make simulate an automatic gun. The lawmakers also want to repeal the state’s Handgun Permit Review Board and turn that responsibility over to administrative law judges.

These 7 sports stories were home runs

Wrapping up a semester of Super Bowl, Big Ten Tournament, March Madness and more sports coverage to show you what you might have missed.

Healing Through Body Art

When you think of body art, you might think of carnivals, tattoos or kid’s parties but one area artist uses the art form to make a difference in the lives of others.

National Go Orange Day: Promoting Work Zone Safety

With the 2016 highway construction season now well underway, state highway officials are reminding motorists of the deadly consequences for highway workers caused by drivers who fail to stay alert when driving through work zones

Student Organization Provides Tax Assistance

A group of students from the University of Maryland guides people through the process of preparing tax returns.

Terrorist Attacks in Brussels Brings Reminder To Be Vigilant

Local airports are reminding travelers to be vigilant and visitors to the Washington metro area say they are concerned about international travel in the wake of the deadly bombings in Brussels on Tuesday.