Animal shelters across the country face overcrowding and pet returns

DERWOOD, Md. – Rihanna, a pitbull mix, has been in the Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center for over 400 days, still in search of her forever home. But dogs and animals across the country, like Rihanna, are facing…

Advocates urge Maryland Governor Wes Moore to veto a bill on juvenile justice reform

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Advocates are protesting the Juvenile Reform Act and trying to discourage Maryland Governor Wes Moore from signing it.  It passed the General Assembly this session. The bill would allow children ages 10 to 12 to be prosecuted…

The Freedom to Read Act supports school librarians

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – Maryland librarians praise passage of the Freedom to Read Act, which thwarts attempted book bans in the state.

Montgomery Co., Maryland students prepare for school’s first prom at third annual ‘Project Prom Dress’

Montgomery County students shop lightly used prom attire for free in preparation for their school’s first prom.

The University of Maryland and Johns Hopkins University men’s lacrosse rivalry runs deep

Maryland men’s lacrosse and Johns Hopkins men’s lacrosse will take part in another rendition of “The Rivalry.”

Montgomery Co., Maryland’s Office of Consumer Protection warns residents about driveway paving scams

As spring rolls around more homeowners are having their driveways re-paved.

Boeing defends safety of planes amidst controversy ahead of Senate committee hearings

BALTIMORE – Boeing leadership and pilots appear before a Congressional committee to defend the safety of planes amidst controversy. Criticism arose after the door panel of a Boeing Alaskan Airlines jet flew off mid-air. Whistle blowers and Boeing employees have…

University of Maryland launches new institute on artificial intelligence

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – The University of Maryland has launched the Artificial Intelligence Interdisciplinary Institute.  Students can learn the principles of AI and how it applies to their majors.   

Home-schooled students get an out-of-this-world learning experience

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – The College Park Aviation Museum hosted its spring home-school day. The event gives students an opportunity they don’t usually get: to work with different teachers and experience a classroom-like setting with other students. The students got…

Pimlico Race Course, home of the Preakness, will undergo a 3-year renovation

BALTIMORE –  Maryland lawmakers have passed legislation to rebuild the Pimlico Race Course, home of the Preakness Stakes. The Stronach Group, the current owner of Pimlico, will transfer ownership to the state to renovate and redevelop the race course. The…