NEW WINDSOR – Maryland’s five western counties have had enough. Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties are ready to sever ties with the Free State and start their own, according to Scott Strzelczyk, a 49-year-old information technology consultant and…
Marylanders Begin Applications for Affordable Care Act Insurance
Paper applications were used to continue enrollment while problems persisted with the online marketplace.
NFL Bag Policy Irks Female Football Fans
Some fans think the NFL’s new bag policy compromises privacy and is too restrictive on the amount of space women have to store their belongings. Many also feel it was set into action by an organization largely dominated by men.
To Close or Not to Close: Maryland Counties Vary in Approach to Religious School Closings
Maryland schools are required to close on Christmas and Easter and eight counties also close on major Jewish holidays, but the two major Islamic holidays remain “excused absence” or “non-testing” days.
Aberdeen Proving Ground Proposed as Site for Surveillance Balloons
The Army has proposed that the FAA set up new restricted airspace over Aberdeen Proving Ground to place two military surveillance blimps.
Maryland Schools Scramble to Save Field Trips After Government Shutdown
Maryland schools scrambled to reschedule field trips this week after the government shutdown closed the Smithsonian, the National Zoo and other popular federal attractions.
Site Uses Social Media to Track Sickness
Sickweather.com uses social media updates to follow outbreaks of the flu, allergies and other illnesses around the country.
“Shutdown Central” Provides for Federal Employees
Furloughed federal employees are getting everything from free burgers to drink specials thanks to the generosity of local businesses.
Maryland Affordable Healthcare Program Kickoff
The Affordable Healthcare Program kicked off in Montgomery County Tuesday, and county officials came together to celebrate.