A Roundup of Happenings in Annapolis

Alan Gross, educational organizations, new candidate for Congress among capital happenings.

Mastodon Stands Tall in New Baltimore Exhibit

A replica mastodon skeleton and an historic painting of the discovery of the animal are now on display at the Maryland Historical Society.

Obama’s Goal to End Veteran Homelessness by Year’s End Likely to Come Up Short

Homeless veterans would continue to be left in the lurch at the end of the year.

Flu Is Around the Corner, So Experts Urge Marylanders to Get Their Shots

Flu vaccines expected to provide better protection this flu season

Democratic Debate Could Be O’Malley’s Best – and Last – Campaign Shot

O’Malley doesn’t have much support from MD voters, but is looking forward to the debate

Amid Storms, Hurricane, Maryland Prepares for Flooding

Though Gov. Larry Hogan canceled the state of emergency in eight counties, Maryland is still preparing for heavy rain and flooding.

Roundup: New Maryland Laws Go Into Effect Oct. 1

A slew of Maryland bills covering law enforcement, social issues, environment, health and transportation will go take effect at the beginning of October.

Affordable Care Act Leads to Higher Health Insurance Coverage in Maryland, Nationally

Almost two years after the Maryland Health Connection exchange launched Oct. 1, 2013, 92.1 percent of people in Maryland have health insurance coverage, up by three percent from a year ago, according to data released Wednesday morning.

Marvin Mandel Lived Longer than any Governor in Maryland’s History

Former Gov. Marvin Mandel died this week at 95.

Continuing 2014 Trend, More Major Hurricanes This Season

2015 is proving to be an active year for hurricanes in the Atlantic and Pacific.