Veterans Day celebrations were in full swing at an unlikely location this year – Sam’s Club. More than 40 World War II and Korean War veterans were honored and given a free cane at the Timonium store Nov. 9
Redskins, 1/3 Infantry Go Head-to-Head in Video Game Challenge
The Redskins hosted 50 active-duty soldiers from the Old Guard for a live video game competition between troops and Redskins here and troops stationed in Kandahar, Afghanistan.
Maryland Starts Search for New State Superintendent
The state of Maryland hired an outside firm to conduct public forums throughout November to aid in the search for a new state superintendent.
Disaster Drill Tests DC Area’s Emergency Responders
Maryland Fire and Rescue, Emergency Response Service and more than a dozen Maryland hospitals take part in Capital Shield 2012, a full-scale test of the region’s ability to respond to a mass casualty terrorist attack.
Snakeheads, If You Can’t Beat ’em, Eat ’em
If you can’t beat ’em, eat ’em. That was the slogan behind the snakehead cook-off event at Rockfish Restaurant in Annapolis. Nine chefs from Maryland and D.C. teamed up to prepare a six-course meal of snakehead dishes to help raise money for the Annapolis-based non-profit, Oyster Recovery Partnership.
Nutrition Education Program Battles Food Deserts in PG County
Food Smart Fresh Start, a nutrition education program operated by the University of Maryland, is helping low-income families get both information about and access to fresh fruit and vegetables.
University Launches New Crime-Fighting App
Thanks to a new smart phone application, students and staff at the University of Maryland may be able to stay a little safer on campus.