As the Montgomery County Council works to appoint Interim Fire Chief Steve Lohr to the permanent position, a group called McDonald’s Crew for Change seeks to knock down the nomination, accusing Lohr of racism.
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O’Malley Pushes Minimum Wage Increase in his Last State of the State Address
O’Malley urged members of the Maryland General Assembly to pass legislation increasing the state’s minimum wage to $10.10 an hour, telling lawmakers that a thriving middle class is the key to a thriving economy.
Lieutenant Governor Proposes $4.3 Million Expansion of Pre-K
Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown announced a $4.3 million expansion of prekindergarten to add an additional 1,600 children from a broader economic base, packaged with Gov. Martin O’Malley’s budget proposal.
O’Malley Plans No Tax Increases for Marylanders in 2015 Budget
Gov. Martin O’Malley boasts optimistic job creation efforts and spending cuts for the state in his 2015 budget despite heavy Republican opposition.
Task Force Recommends Maryland’s First Veterans Court
The Maryland Task Force on Military Service Members, Veterans and the Courts proposes a veterans court in Prince George’s County.
Locals Rush to Turkey Farms for Fresher Birds This Thanksgiving
For Maple Lawn Turkey Farm, Thanksgiving means long hours
Inmates Prepare Food for Holiday Charity
Inmates at the Maryland Correctional Enterprises Meat Plant are prepare turkeys and other foods for the annual Bea Gaddy Thanksgiving Dinner in Baltimore. Inmates from Baltimore appreciate the opportunity to give back to a charity they remember from growing up in the city.
University of Maryland Students Raise Money for Typhoon Victims
Students in UMCP’s Filipino Cultural Association have organized a Typhoon Haiyan Benefit Concert on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at the Stamp Student Union Grand Ballroom to raise money for the Philippines Red Cross.
Night Before Christmas Ice Attraction Opens
The Gaylord National Resort’s 5th annual ICE! attraction is open with a new theme,”‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.”
Amazon to Open Giant Distribution Center in Old GM Plant in Baltimore
Online retail giant Amazon.com plans to open a distribution center in Baltimore, bringing 1,000 new jobs