America’s 12 largest supermarkets and retailers are failing to curb their hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) emissions, adding large amounts of greenhouse gas to the environment, a new report finds.
Backyard Beekeeping Gaining Popularity in Maryland
Honeybees may be struggling worldwide, but Maryland is seeing a boom in amateur beekeepers. Despite a worrisome decline in the bee population over the last decade, the number of people registering as beekeepers with the state continues to grow—1,872 currently, up from 1,362 four years ago—according to the Maryland Department of Agriculture.
Voter Poll Shows Brown Ahead of Gansler, Partisan Agreement on Shutdown
Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown was 20 percentage points ahead of Attorney General David Gansler in the governor’s race as likely voters provided insight to public opinion on Maryland and national politics in a new poll.
Maryland’s Achievement Gap Addressed by Democrats in Gubernatorial Race
Eliminating the achievement gap has become the center of discussion for Maryland’s 2014 Democratic gubernatorial candidates.
Health Insurance Website Faces Ongoing Technical, Language Difficulties
Maryland’s new online health insurance marketplace has been beset with technical difficulties – and that’s just in the English language.
Democrats Focus on Pre-K Expansion in Gubernatorial Race
Democratic candidates for the governor’s mansion are making the education of Maryland’s youngest citizens a priority, calling for expanded pre-K schooling
Maryland Minute Oct. 16, 2013
CNS reporter Ben Oldach talks about Baltimore port labor troubles, Obamacare website glitches and Cal Ripken’s mom’s attempted carjacking.
Shorter Commutes Don’t Interest Homeowners and Businesses in Path of Purple Line
More than 116 home and business owners are going to have to say goodbye to their property to make room for the new Purple Line light rail train.
Shutdown Means Early Curtain Call for Performers
Glen Echo Park and its arts groups are facing thousands of dollars in losses due to the government shutdown.
Battledish DC: An International Cook-Off
Washington’s most popular chefs recently competed in a delicious competition–Battledish DC–to determine which one should be crowned king of the region.