Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc., a non-profit trade association, filed a public information request with Attorney General Doug Gansler’s office this week to learn more about Gansler’s Environmental Advisory Council and its relationship with the University of Maryland Environmental Law Clinic.
Researchers Hope Medical Database Will Advance Veterans’ Health
By creating a medical database of health information gathered from U.S. veterans, the Department of Veterans Affairs hopes to better understand how genes affect the health of both veterans and civilians.
Inspired by Students, Howard University Instructor Turns Designer
Howard University’s Mikki Taylor is finally living her fashion design dream.
First Lady Hosts Maryland Students for Jackie Robinson Film Workshop
Jackie Robinson’s story hits home for Watkins Mill High School senior varsity baseball captain Brandon Roberts, making his White House visit to meet the stars of the new Jackie Robinson biopic, “42,” especially poignant.
Annapolis Quiet at Start of House Gun Debate
The House of Delegates is expected to vote this week on Gov. Martin O’Malley’s gun control bill.
NRA Aims to Arm Teachers, Personnel for School Safety
Arming teachers and other personnel is the best approach to combat gun violence in schools, the National Rifle Association reiterated Tuesday.
The Other Redskins: High Schools Debate Dropping a Controversial Mascot
The Washington, D.C., NFL team is not the only one facing questions about using the name redskins. High schools across the country are debating whether to continue using it.
Amid Safety Debate, Maryland Sees Decline in High School Football Participation
The 3.5 percent drop in Maryland over the last five years is consistent with a national decrease of 3.16 percent. Officials have not singled out a particular reason for the decline, but acknowledge safety is a growing concern.
Small Businesses Say They will be Hurt by Maryland Gas Tax Increases
Business owners say they will be hurt by Gov. Martin O’Malley’s gas tax, which passed the Senate Friday.