#ReadAcrossAmerica campaign celebrates reading and literacy

Celebrate a belated #ReadAcrossAmericaDay at one of Maryland’s 200 libraries, branches and bookmobiles.

Hagerstown crossing guard wins national honors

Hagerstown’s Sara Mason has been guiding school children across the street for a half-a-century. And it’s not gone unnoticed. Mason found herself in the spotlight after becoming a finalist for the annual America’s Best Crossing Guard Award.

Free screening serves as first step in fighting potentially deadly disease

Over 30 million adults in the United States have kidney disease, according to the National Kidney Foundation. For Hispanics, the risk is nearly double that of all other Americans. A free screening opportunity in Anne Arundel County last weekend helped with raising awareness and getting those who are at risk to take an important first step in dealing with a potentially deadly disease.

NOAA research center opens up to public for first time

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Center for Climate and Weather Prediction threw its doors open to the public for the first time this past weekend. The open house celebrated the center’s fifth anniversary and was a chance for experts to educate and inspire the public. 

State of the Union Graphics: Manufacturing and Broadband Access in Maryland

President Obama was expected to talk about plans for expanding high speed Internet access, boosting manufacturing manufacturing and other ideas that could impact Marylanders.

Top Teacher in the Country Baltimore County’s Sean McComb Shares Advice on How to Succeed in the Classroom

He’s been named the TOP teacher in the country and on Tuesday Baltimore County English instructor Sean McComb shared his advice on how to succeed in the classroom at a celebration of National Blue Ribbon Schools from across the country.

Gambling Expansion: Proponents Celebrate Close Question 7 Victory

The final count was close but Maryland voters gave their approval to Question 7 adding table games and allowing an upscale gambling facility to be built in Prince George’s County.

Question 7: What Does Expanded Gambling Mean for Marylanders?

How does Question 7 and the expansion of gambling in the state affect Marylanders?

Gallaudet Protest: Opponents Come Together For Same Cause

Opponents on Maryland ballot Question Six came together at Gallaudet University to fight for the job of Angela McCaskill.

“Boo at the Zoo” Kicks Off Halloween

It wasn’t exactly lions and tigers and bears. More like three-toed sloths, snakes and zebras at the 13th Annual “Boo at the Zoo” held at Washington’s National Zoo last weekend.