Food Stamp Cuts Affecting One in Eight Marylanders

In Baltimore, some local residents are learning to cope with the cuts.

Smithsonian Workers Strike for Higher Wages

Workers at the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum went on strike to show support for higher minimum wages.

Md. Delegate Looks to Outlaw 3-D Gun Printing

A Maryland Delegate hopes that by 2014, the 3-D printing of firearms parts will be illegal in the state.

Officials Urge Drivers to Avoid Giving to Panhandlers

Montgomery County officials urge drivers to stop giving money to panhandlers, and instead make a donation by texting the word ‘SHARE’ to a designated homeless aid organization in the county.

Group Wants Amtrak to Allow Pets on Trains

The Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council is promoting the Pets on Trains Act of 2013, which could allow non-service animals on Amtrak trains.

Charitable DC Diaper Bank Reaches Milestone

The DC Diaper Bank distributed it’s 500,000th diaper and celebrated three years of incorporation on the 27th Annual Montgomery County Community Service Day.

Montgomery County Launches “Heads Up in Parking Lot” Campaign

Montgomery County launched an educational campaign to remind pedestrians and drivers to pay attention in parking lots and garages, especially as the busy holiday season approaches.

Revenge Porn Bill Would Criminalize Online Sexual Harassment

Posting explicit pictures of an ex on the web — commonly referred to as ‘revenge porn’ — could soon be illegal in Maryland.

Veterans’ Stories of War Preserved by Maryland Teenagers

Students from Suitland High School and Prince George’s County Community College are partnering with veterans to pass along their tales of battle on the front lines, and keep their memories alive through the Veterans History Project at the Library of Congress.

Locals Rush to Turkey Farms for Fresher Birds This Thanksgiving

For Maple Lawn Turkey Farm, Thanksgiving means long hours