Local currency aims to increase spending at small businesses.
House Leadership Race Could See Hoyer, Van Hollen in Line
Maryland Democratic Reps. Steny Hoyer and Chris Van Hollen are among the names in play in the Democratic leadership election at the end of the month, political observers say.
Maryland’s Immigrants: More educated, Legal and Asian
Thu Nguyem, 32, emigrated from Vietnam with her family when she was 3 years old, becoming part of Maryland’s growing Asian population.
Haven’t Started Holiday Shopping Yet? You’re In the Minority
Christmas came to Target just three weeks after Labor Day this year, in what has become a new standard for retailers of pushing the winter holiday to the brink of summer.
Horse Rescue Farm Struggles with Space During Economic Recession
Day’s End Rescue Horse Farm takes in neglected and abused horses for rehabilitation and training. However the poor economy has decreased the number of horses they’re able to adopt out, leaving them struggling for adequate space to house about 70 horses.
Partisanship, Confusion Lead 1st District Voters to Back Noncandidate
Rep. Andy Harris handily won Maryland’s 1st District, but surprisingly lost 33 percent of the vote to an amalgam of a withdrawn candidate and several write-ins.
As Fiscal Cliff Looms, Van Hollen Sees Short-term Solution
Rep. Chris Van Hollen is confident that Congress can avoid falling off the “fiscal cliff” come January, but a comprehensive budget solution may still be out of reach due to campaign promises.
Flashmob Kids – Student zombies are “thrilled” to dance in D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Some local elementary school kids turn zombie for the day in a “Thriller” of an experience to emphasize the importance of music and art classes in school.