University of Virginia shooting latest instance of gunfire on school campuses

Fifteen years after a gunman killed 32 people at Virginia Tech University, the University of Virginia experienced an episode of gun violence this week, which resulted in the death of three members of the football team. While tragic, the shooting…

Four key takeaways from Maryland scores on national exam

Maryland’s results give insight into the extent of learning loss in the state during the pandemic.

Maryland life expectancy data highlights racial disparities

In Maryland, life expectancy fell from 79.3 years in 2019 to 78.6 in 2020. The leading cause of death in the state was heart disease, followed by malignant neoplasms— also known as tumors– then COVID-19.