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Tractor Day Goes Off Without A Hitch

Tractor Day Goes Off Without A Hitch

Agricultural Heritage Day, also known as "Tractor Day," is a beloved tradition at North Harford High School. Students bring their tractors to school to show off, and participants in the school's agriculture program share their work in the school farm, all to celebrate the farmers and farms in the rural community.

Maryland’s Mega Millions winners come forward with their winning ticket

Maryland’s Mega Millions winners come forward with their winning ticket

After more than a week, "The Three Amigos," who have chosen to remain anonymous, have come forward with Maryland's winning ticket for a share of the historic $656 million Mega Millions jackpot.

To Educators, “Doomsday” Budget a Disaster

To Educators, “Doomsday” Budget a Disaster

State education leaders aren't happy with the end result of the 2012 General Assembly, and expect a special session to be called to address school spending and state aid. In its current form, the budget reduces or eliminates state aid in a number of areas, many of which deal with education spending.

Maryland Entrepreneurs Get Social On Pinterest

Maryland Entrepreneurs Get Social On Pinterest

Last week, Gov. Martin O’Malley announced the Maryland Pinterest Business Pitch Contest as a way to promote small businesses and entrepreneurial ventures throughout the state, O’Malley’s spokesperson Takirra Winfield said.

Local Chocolatier Introduces Science to the Art of Chocolate Making

Local Chocolatier Introduces Science to the Art of Chocolate Making

For the past seven years, McGlinchey, 59, has been the owner of Cacao Lorenzo, a fine chocolate boutique shop in suburban Dulaney Valley.

Young Maryland Athletes More At Risk For Injury

Young Maryland Athletes More At Risk For Injury

A growing number of young athletes in Maryland are focusing on playing a single sport, putting themselves at greater risk of serious injuries, physicians said.

Langley Park Soccer League Brings Flare of Central America to Maryland Suburbs

Langley Park Soccer League Brings Flare of Central America to Maryland Suburbs

For 38-year-old Tobias Lopez of Guatemala, “futbol” offers a reprieve from his daily life as a construction worker.

UMD Student Arrested for Threatening “Shooting Rampage”

UMD Student Arrested for Threatening “Shooting Rampage”

University of Maryland Police defended their decision not to issue a campus-wide alert prior to the weekend arrest of a student who had posted online that he was planning a “shooting rampage” on the College Park campus.

Maryland Businesses and Agencies Pin Down New Audiences on Pinterest

Maryland Businesses and Agencies Pin Down New Audiences on Pinterest

Maryland lawmakers, government agencies and small businesses are increasingly turning to Pinterest, the fastest growing social network, to attract attention to their brands.