The Arc of Frederick, a local chapter of a national organization that provides support, assistance and advocacy to people with developmental disabilities, has created a free toolkit to reach out to the underserved population of Hispanics with disabilities.
ARC Reaches Out to Hispanics with Disabilities
ANNAPOLIS – After months of tests, doctors diagnosed Amalia Ochoa’s infant daughter Vicky with brain abnormalities
House Passes Controversial Redistricting Bill
The Maryland House of Delegates passed a Congressional redistricting bill Wednesday that drew criticism from both Republicans and Democrats, who said it dilutes minority voting power and ignores geographical and political lines.
The Congressional redistricting bill put forth by Gov. Martin O’Malley passed 91 to 46 in the House.
House Passes Controversial Redistricting Bill
ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland House of Delegates passed a Congressional redistricting bill Wednesday that drew criticism from both Republicans and Democrats, who said it dilutes minority voting power and ignores geographical and political lines
Photograph Reveals Details about pre-Civil War Slave in Baltimore
Up until a few weeks ago, anyone who walked by Martha Ann “Patty” Atavis’ grave in the lush Green Mount Cemetery would think that she was another well-to-do Baltimorean from centuries past. Her headstone tells viewers she was 58 when she died in 1874.
Photograph Reveals Details about pre-Civil War Slave in Baltimore
BALTIMORE – Up until a few weeks ago, anyone who walked by Martha Ann “Patty” Atavis’ grave in the lush Green Mount Cemetery would think that she was another well-to-do Baltimorean from centuries past
Health Coalition Lobbies for Tobacco Tax Increase
The Maryland Citizens’ Health Initiative has launched a campaign to raise taxes on all tobacco products in Maryland. Cigarette prices would increase by $1 per pack, and other tobacco taxes would increase at a corresponding rate.
Health Coalition Lobbies for Tobacco Tax Increase
BALTIMORE – The Maryland Citizens’ Health Initiative has launched a campaign to raise taxes on all tobacco products in Maryland
Some Waxter Girls to be Transferred to Eastern Shore
The move addresses complaints about comingling committed girls with detained girls at Waxter, a violation of state law
Some Waxter Girls to be Transferred to Eastern Shore’s Carter
ANNAPOLIS – Committed girls at the troubled Thomas J