According to a recent United Nations study, about 1.3 billion tons of food is wasted worldwide each year. One Southern Maryland school is working to lower that number a little bit.
Ocean City Fishing Captain Catches Sharks for Research
Charter fishing captain Mark Sampson is helping tourists catch swimmers’ worst nightmare – sharks.
Fact Check: Martin O’Malley vs. Rick Perry
Texas Gov. Rick Perry visited Maryland last week after launching radio and TV ads celebrating his state’s business acumen and criticizing Maryland and Gov. Martin O’Malley, sparking a televised debate between the two leaders.
Maryland Minute Video Update
CNS reporter Ben Oldach wraps the top headlines of the week in Maryland in this video update.
Maryland Joins with Neighboring States in Bid to Become FAA Drone Testing Site
The University of Maryland is joining with Rutgers University and Virginia Tech University in a bid to become a testing site for civilian drones.
Maryland In-Classroom Breakfast Program Proves Fruitful, Yet Most Schools Starved For Funding
Research indicates that students who participate in the Maryland Meals for Achievement Classroom Breakfast Program perform better in school, but less than half of all eligible schools participate due to a lack of funding.
Federal Government Shutdown Would Hurt Workers, Maryland Economy
Tuesday’s looming government shutdown would cripple federal agencies in Maryland, hurt workers and cause a drop in economic output and tax revenue.
President Calls Health Care a Right, Says Republicans Worried Obamacare Will Succeed
Days before a key provision of his health care law takes effect, President Barack Obama told an audience in Prince George’s County Thursday that affordable health care in the United States is a right and not a privilege and called on Maryland to help spread the word about the Affordable Care Act.
Recession, State Law, Lead Marylanders to Switch from Private to Public Health Insurance
A 2007 Maryland law expanding the state’s Medicaid program, along with job losses during the recession, has led a large number of Marylanders to enroll in public health care programs.
Loaded: Maryland Girl’s Basketball a National Force
Maryland produces the most girl’s high school basketball stars of any state in the nation, per capita. The state is a hotbed for talent, with Maryland players going to top college programs and the WNBA.