Heather Mizeur’s run for governor in Maryland is unprecedented: If elected she will become the first female governor in state history and the first openly-gay governor in the nation.
The Whig Party is Back, Seeking to Bridge Partisan Fighting
The Whigs, the 19th century political party that disbanded before the Civil War over the question of slavery, is trying making a comeback as the voice of reason between embittered modern day Republicans and Democrats.
Accidents Between Cyclists and Drivers Rise in Maryland
Accidents between cars and bicyclists in Maryland increased sharply over the last five years, according to a Capital News Service analysis of crash data.
Increasing Opportunities for Maryland Youth with Autism
A growing number of Maryland organizations are offering special programs for people on the autism spectrum.
Baltimore Nighthawks Women’s Football Team Tackles Stereotypes
Football is traditionally viewed as a man’s game. The Baltimore Nighthawks, the city’s professional football team for women, are challenging that stereotype.
In Novel Maryland Program, Children Help Parents Learn English
The Montgomery County Literacy Council is taking an intergenerational approach to helping adults with low-levels of literacy learn English — through the help of their children.
Ravens’ Independent Neurologist Represents a Changing NFL
Dr. Kevin Crutchfield, concussion expert and the independent neurological consultant for the Baltimore Ravens, has seen a change in NFL players’ attitudes.
A Taste of Thanksgiving at a Juvenile Detention Center
Days before Thanksgiving, teens at a Rockville juvenile detention center share a turkey-and-trimmings meal with family.
Food Allergies on the Rise For Maryland and DC Children
Food allergies in children have been on the rise, increasing 50 percent since 1997, with Maryland and D.C. having the highest rates in the country.
Thousands of Maryland High School Student-Athletes Get Concussion Test
This fall, 10,250 student-athletes have had baseline concussion testing in Montgomery County, continuing a trend of school systems in Maryland taking youth concussions more seriously.