Studies show that higher gun ownership rates in a given area mean higher suicide rates, whether committed by gun or another method.
College Park Murder-Suicide Raises Questions About Gun Background Checks for Mentally Ill
Tragic events at UMD raised questions about the effectiveness of state gun laws in preventing the sale of deadly firearms to those suffering from mental illness.
Untold Filipino History in Annapolis
Filipinos came to Annapolis to serve as laborers in the U.S. Navy. Now, a University of Maryland graduate student is documenting their little-known history.
The Process of Purchasing a Handgun in Maryland
Three months after turning 21 I decided it was time to purchase my first handgun. The process includes four forms, a background check, and ballistic fingerprinting done by the Maryland State Police.
Delegates Withdraw Bill Requiring Headgear in Girls Lacrosse
A House bill that would require girls to wear headgear while playing lacrosse was pulled Friday following strong opposition from coaches and lacrosse officials across the state.
Gaithersburg’s Mr. Sesma Goes to Washington
Gaithersburg had its day in Congress Friday as City Council Vice President Michael Sesma testified about the ways cities like his can act to protect the environment.
Bill Would Expand Kosher Wine Access in Maryland
If a House bill is passed, Maryland Jews will be able to purchase kosher wines from international and online retailers.
Maryland Researchers to Probe Regional Impact of Climate Change
From potential heat waves to increased cases of respiratory illness and outbreaks of infectious disease, Maryland scientists are looking to predict how climate change will affect health to help communities prepare.
A “Perfect Storm” for Oysters in Harris Creek
Oysters are restoring themselves naturally in the Eastern Shore’s Harris Creek, thanks in part to good weather conditions last year. Harris Creek is also the site of the Oyster Recovery Partnership’s tributary-wide effort to restore oysters in the Chesapeake Bay.
Local Animal Rescue Shelters Play Cupid, Pair Homeless Pups With Human Companions
More than 20 different rescue groups and shelters from across the Mid-Atlantic region went looking for love last Saturday, attending the fifth annual, “Camp Bow Wow Cupids and Canine’s Adopt-a-thon” to match needy pets with potential owners.