Montgomery County officials urge drivers to stop giving money to panhandlers, and instead make a donation by texting the word ‘SHARE’ to a designated homeless aid organization in the county.
Furloughed Helpers Lend a Hand to Animals in Need
The extra downtime from the government shutdown has brought some much needed extra help to the area’s largest pet shelter.
Montgomery County Celebrates Snapshot Day 2013
Libraries in Montgomery County received by bipartisan support on Snapshot Day last Wednesday. The American Library Association’s Snapshot Day provides a way for libraries across the country to show the public what happens in a single day.
Pre-K Initiative Allows Children to Get a Head Start in PG County
Pre-school is being called an essential part of a child’s educational development, but many families are unable to afford it.
Battledish DC: An International Cook-Off
Washington’s most popular chefs recently competed in a delicious competition–Battledish DC–to determine which one should be crowned king of the region.
BWI Concession Workers Fight To Form Workers’ Union
BWI employees are teaming up with Unite Here and Interfaith Worker Justice to enforce better working conditions from the airport’s concessions manager.
Maryland’s Gun Laws Go Into Effect Without Delay
U.S. District Court Judge Catherine Blake denied requests for a stay of the state’s newest gun control laws.
Baltimore Company Leads Wireless Innovation
TESSCO Technologies Incorporated hosted the 2013 Innovation Showcase at M&T Bank Stadium. Over 1,200 technology professionals and 110 leading wireless manufacturers gathered Wednesday to share and showcase the latest developments in wireless communication.
Government Shutdown Hurts D.C. Businesses
With fewer workers and tourists in town, the shutdown of the federal government is hurting Washington restaurants and sidewalk vendors.
State Announces Tax Incentives for Cyber Security Businesses
The Maryland Department of Business and Economic Development announced Tuesday that it plans to add tax incentives for cyber security businesses in Maryland.