The State of College Athletics, held Oct. 21, 2014 in Washington, D.C., raised the question of whether student-athletes should be paid and whether they are university employees. CNS-TV’s Dennis Ting has the story.
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Former Colleagues Remember A Fallen Journalism Giant
Several former Washington Post staff members, now on the faculty of the Philip Merrill College of Journalism, recall former Executive Editor Ben Bradlee who helped with making their careers a success.
Montgomery County Hoping to Increase Voter Participation on National Voter Registration Day
With the general election looming, the Montgomery County Board of Elections campaigned to increase voter participation.
First Lady Michelle Obama Welcomes Schoolchildren to Fall Garden Harvest and Lunch
The First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama welcomes schoolchildren from around the country, including Esther Matheny from Chevy Chase, Maryland, to participate in the fall harvest of the White House Kitchen Garden.
Multi-County Battle Underway to Fight Cell Towers On School Playgrounds
UPPER MARLBORO-Activists from Anne Arundel, Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties took their fight to halt construction of cell towers on public school playgrounds to a meeting of the Prince George’s County Board of Education. By Cara LaMaina.
Obama to Appear at Anthony Brown’s Rally Despite Career-Low Approval Ratings
President Obama is set to appear at a rally for Anthony Brown Sunday afternoon even as many Democrats around the nation are trying to distance themselves from the President following his career-low approval ratings.
9/11 and War of 1812 Commemoration Held at Fort McHenry
As part of the Star Spangled Spectacular Celebration at Fort McHenry, the National Park Service sponsored a special commemoration event to recall those who died in the War of 1812 and on 9/11.
Star-Spangled Spectacular Features Military Aircraft Show
The week-long Star Spangled Banner Celebration gave the public a chance to get a grounded bird’s eye view of what it’s like in the cockpit with a military plane exhibit at Baltimore County’s Glenn L. Martin State Airport. By Anastasia Champ.
Maryland Officials Kick Off Homegrown School Lunch Week
Homegrown School Lunch Week was kicked off at Gwynn Park High School in Prince George’s County this week. Homegrown School Lunch Week promotes healthy eating throughout the state by using foods from local farmers.
Peaceful Protest Outside White House on War, Poverty and Climate Crisis
The National Campaign for Nonviolent Resistance held protests nationwide, including one right outside the White House. Protestors voice their opposition war, poverty and climate crisis.