From 2010 to 2020, every Maryland school district except Baltimore City experienced increases in salaries for teachers with a master’s degree, according to state data.
Data Stories
Almost 200 million people shopped during this year’s Thanksgiving weekend
According to the National Retail Federation, a record number of 196.7 million consumers shopped over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend – from Thanksgiving Day to Cyber Monday – both online and in-person.
What legalization of marijuana means for Maryland’s criminal justice system
Approximately 15,000 people in Maryland were arrested for cannabis-related charges between 2018 and 2020.
Almanac predicts Maryland winter forecast as snowy and cold. Do climatologists agree?
The Old Farmer’s Almanac forecasted a colder and snowier season from Maryland. However, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts above-normal temperatures for Maryland this winter.
Visualizing this year’s historic flu season
The 2022-2023 flu season is hitting the U.S. harder and earlier than it has in a decade.
Maryland’s waterways contain high levels of ‘forever chemicals’ pollution
A recent report from the Waterkeeper Alliance revealed Maryland has some of the highest levels of PFAS chemicals, which can cause several severe health consequences, in its surface water.
Popularity for Shein surges in American states with high poverty
Google Trends data shows that ultra-fast fashion clothing retailer Shein is searched more often in states with high poverty percentages.
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…
Over the past year, D.C. Metro rail system shortages have grown as ridership has increased
In Fall 2021, the Metro took off all 7000-series trains after a safety investigation found issues with the wheels. Coupled with ridership losses from the pandemic, the rail system is struggling to meet pre-pandemic levels.
Oath Keepers data leak: An investigation of a far-right militia
The whistleblower site Distributed Denial of Secrets last year obtained and released the database of emails and a membership list of the Oath Keepers, which recently rose to prominence for its participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.