OCEAN CITY- Maryland’s largest resort town of Ocean City is cleaning up from a visit from super storm Sandy. Crisfield on the Eastern Shore is still flooded, with many residents still staying in shelters. Meanwhile, the boardwalk area is dealing with sand displacement, debris, and damage to the town’s iconic fishing pier. Some business owners and residents ventured out of their homes for the first time Wednesday to assess the damage and begin rebuilding. Many give credit to the beach restoration efforts for keeping damage down.
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Storify: Maryland Leaders Respond to Superstorm Sandy
Elected officials and the emergency management team in Maryland kept the public informed through Twitter during the storm.
Redistricting Battle – The controversy over ballot Question 5 in Maryland
Among the ballot issues Maryland voters will be asked to decide when they go to the polls November 6 is Question 5. It would allow voters to reject the congressional districts approved this year by the Maryland General Assembly. This is the second in a series of special reports on the ballot issues in November’s election.
Tax Increase to Prevent Teen Use of Cigarillos and Smokeless Tobacco
After a push from Baltimore high school students, Maryland government and health officials increased the tax on cigarillos and smokeless tobacco to discourage teen use.
Gallaudet Protest: Opponents Come Together For Same Cause
Opponents on Maryland ballot Question Six came together at Gallaudet University to fight for the job of Angela McCaskill.
Little Known Ballot Question Holds Big Implications
Question 3 could change when convicted elected officials are removed from office.
Clean Water: Innovators Band Together to Improve Water Quality
Innovators are banding together on the 40th anniversary of the Federal Clean Water Act to show off new, environmentally friendly products to improve the water quality in the Chesapeake Bay region.
Texting Dangers- Students test drive distracted driving
GLEN BURNIE- Some local residents find out first-hand about the dangers of texting and driving. The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration and AT&T held an event featuring a distracted driving simulation for students. The event is part of the “It Can Wait” campaign, persuading people to ignore the text and focus on the road.
Inmate Bindings- Inmates work to give old books new life
BOYDS.- Local inmates are putting new skills to work and helping a local library system at the same time. Inmates work a few days a week to repair damaged library books, and they develop their work skills at the same time to help when they go back into the community.