When Bowie State Athletic Director Anton Goff first heard about the Penn State football child molestation scandal, he shared the same reaction as much of the country — shock and horror.
Former Terp Quarterback, Others, Use Controversial Transfer Rule
At the end of the 2011 football season, Danny O’Brien, once the face of the Maryland football program, was no longer his team’s unquestioned starting quarterback.
Greenbelt’s Affordable Housing Weathers Market’s Collapse
Built by the federal government during the Great Depression as a suburban sanctuary for low-income families, Greenbelt once again has proven a refuge through an economic crisis of historic proportions
Unlicensed Child Care: Cheaper, But At What Cost?
Roselyn Tidwell turned to an unlicensed child care provider because she was struggling to pay higher prices charged by licensed providers.
St. Mary’s Defense Industry Pays Handsomely, But Jobs Out of Reach for Many
The defense industry, the biggest employer in St. Mary’s County, provides high salaries for its well-educated employees.
Walmart Wages on Eastern Shore Leave Many Employees Below Poverty Line
Around the country, anti-Walmart campaigns have condemned the giant retailer for paying low wages. But Denton, the Caroline County seat, needs jobs.
Queen Anne’s Costs Soar, Strain Housing Aid Programs
Queen Anne’s County, which has seen basic living costs nearly double in 10 years, has so many residents seeking help with housing that it has closed its waiting lists.
Baltimore’s Belair-Edison, Once a Vibrant Melting Pot, Slumps as Foreclosures Mount
For decades, middle-class families bought rowhouses in Belair-Edison and settled down on blocks where neighbors knew each other and kids played in the park.
Recession Continues for Working-Class Households in Maryland
The number of Maryland families who need government help to make ends meet has reached record levels.
Food Banks’ Clientele Moves Upscale
A changing image of struggling families, shows a need for outreach beyond the poverty line.