Outdoor education programs have been proven to have a positive effect on the educational, physical and emotional development of young people, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
His chemotherapy over, Maryland’s Raskin says his cancer is ‘in remission’
WASHINGTON – Five months after receiving his cancer diagnosis, Maryland Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin announced Thursday that he completed chemotherapy treatment and his cancer is “in remission.” Raskin, 60, currently has no discernible cancer cells, according to a public letter the…
Wider access to overdose-reversing drug could ease deadly toll of opioid crisis, experts say
The FDA’s recent over-the-counter approval of naloxone is the latest initiative that Maryland health officials say could help curb the state’s opioid crisis.
Maryland’s Moore fights national hype to stay focused on state business
The national media clamor has only continued to mount since Moore took office in mid-January.
Van Hollen, activists push policy priorities for Black women
Van Hollen called on Congress to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act, which would identify states with a history of voting discrimination and require them to obtain permission before changing their voting processes in the future.
Unpredictable cherry blossom bloom underscores climate change concerns
Some cherry blossom trees across the region had flowers by Valentine’s Day this year, triggering climate change concerns for some.
Maryland advocates push specialty crop support, conservation for 2023 farm bill
The bill authorizes billions of dollars in a dozen areas ranging from crop price supports to forestry, with most funding set aside for nutrition programs.