A giant balloon — dubbed the Joint Land Attack Cruise Missile Defense Elevated Netted Sensor System — or JLENS for short — broke free from its mooring station at Maryland’s Aberdeen Proving Ground on Oct. 28.
African American Museum Kicks Off Countdown to 2016 Grand Opening
To kick off the year-long countdown to its grand opening, the museum hosted a three-night event last month to celebrate the anniversaries of three major milestones in African American history.
Maryland Lawmakers Invite Local Teens to Compete in Annual “App” Challenge
Lawmakers are challenging local students to channel their enthusiasm for all things technological to make the app world a better place.
Van Hollen Seeks Medal of Honor for Black World War II Hero
Maryland Rep. Chris Van Hollen wants the United States to award a Medal of Honor to an African American soldier whose heroism in World War II was undeniable.
Community Trust of Police Requires Reforms, Experts Say
Nationwide reform of law enforcement practices is critical to restoring community trust in the police, officials said at a congressional forum Wednesday afternoon.
Despite Dangers, Use of Synthetic Drugs Surges
More than 6,000 people have called poison control centers this year for problems related to taking a category of psychoactive drug known as synthetic cannabinoids. And that number is on the rise.