Hybrid engines aren’t just for cars anymore. The hybrid systems are slowly catching on with environmentally-conscious sailors, replacing less-fuel efficient diesel motors on sailboats.
Maryland Transportation Bills Clash
Two transportation bills heard in the House of Delegates Ways and Means Committee Wednesday would basically cancel each other out.
State Legislators Suggest Changes to School Funding System
In an effort to help counties match state school spending, legislators have introduced a bill to help fix what many consider to be a broken maintenance of effort law.
Baltimore Mayor, WSSC Reveal Water Woes
Cumbersome EPA mandates are driving up costs as municipalities and providers struggle to maintain and upgrade Maryland’s water infrastructure, Baltimore’s mayor and the state’s chief water utility officer told the Senate Tuesday.
Redskins Racial History Leads Some in Washington-Area to Back Cowboys
Many black, Washington-area fans who root for the Redskins’ arch-rival, the Dallas Cowboys, point to the resistance of racist former owner to integrate the team.
In Calvert County, Combining Households to Save Costs
A single-parent household in Calvert County needs at least $53,000 a year to make ends meet, a new study shows, so some families are teaming up to help cut down on costs, especially as options for federally funded housing dwindle.
Baltimore Mayor, WSSC Tell Senate of Water Woes
WASHINGTON – Cumbersome EPA mandates are driving up costs as municipalities and providers struggle to maintain and upgrade Maryland’s water infrastructure, Baltimore’s mayor and the state’s chief water utility officer told the Senate Tuesday
Peruvian Special Forces Amputee Receives Bionic Knee
Carlos Felipa Cordova, 30, from Lima, Peru, received a new prosthetic leg that will allow him to walk, run and even skydive. The device was fitted by Elkridge-based Nascott.
Maryland High School Students Close Out Bocce Season on a Roll
Montgomery Blair High School can’t say much for its football team, which finished the year 0-10. But when it comes to the under-the-radar sport of bocce, the Silver Spring school can hold its own.
#7 Maryland Beats Georgetown 16-11
#7 Maryland defeats Georgetown 16-11 in what could be the last game between the two schools.