While the 50-year-old Supreme Court ruling that held lawyers in criminal courts are “necessities, not luxuries” forever changed the nation’s judicial landscape, legal professionals argue its promises have largely gone unfulfilled.
University of Maryland Student Arrested in Child Pornography Sting
A University of Maryland freshman was arrested this week on charges of distributing child pornography and crossing state lines to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor, according to a criminal complaint.
Reading, Writing With Paul Revere Proves Learning Is an Art
Imagine a classroom where math is taught with Matisse and reading is learned through drama rather than a textbook.
Prince George’s Delegates Split on Proposed County Education Bill
Following the introduction of a bill in the Senate that would alter the current power structure in Prince George’s County’s school system, some in the House expressed opposition to it while others believe giving County Executive Rushern L. Baker III more authority may be the way to improve the county’s schools.
Annapolis Police Department Participates in Global Law Enforcement Tweet-a-Thon
More than 230 law enforcement organizations around the world participated in the first Global Police Tweet-a-Thon last Friday, including four in Maryland.
Demonstrators Optimistic that Supreme Court Will Repeal DOMA
Chants calling for equality rang out across the front steps of the Supreme Court Wednesday, as marriage equality supporters gathered to wave American flags and carry colorful signs while the court inside heard a challenge to the Defense of Marriage Act.
Foosball More Than Just a Game For One Maryland Resident
For most people, foosball is just that game you sometimes play with friends. For Kristin Grogan and the competitors at the Maryland State Foosball Championships, it’s a way of life.
Alyssa Thomas’ Big Performance Too Much for Spartans
Junior forward and two-time ACC Player of the Year Alyssa Thomas scored 28 points to lift the Maryland Terrapins to the Sweet Sixteen of the 2013 NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament.
Maryland Women’s Basketball Overwhelms Michigan State
Led by Alyssa Thomas’ 28 points, fourth-seeded Maryland (26-7) beat the fifth-seeded Michigan State 74-49 in the second round of the NCAA tournament to advance to the Sweet Sixteen for the fourth time in five years.
Anne Arundel County High School Gives Students a Chance After the Bell Rings
An Anne Arundel County high school is breaking down barriers to education by changing the notions of a typical school day.