College Park, MD – Since the start of the pandemic, TDPS has had to transition most of its classes and events online. The Brin Family, which has a long-standing connection with UMD and a love for the performing arts, recently donated…
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Maryland Athletics launches Momentum
With a rise in professional athletes using their platforms to speak out for personal causes, many colleges are adapting. The University of Maryland has partnered with Opendorse to create a program for building their student-athletes’ brands.
Montgomery County athletics back in person after almost 12 months online
Montgomery County Public Schools athletic programs held their first practice sessions for fall sports with conditioning and skill-based training permitted to begin March 1.
Maryland Department of Education approves standardized testing to start in the spring
The Maryland State Department of Education moved to authorize standardized testing in the Spring. The testing format will be shorter this year and will only include mathematics and english language arts. Both in-person and virtual learners will be required to do testing.
Baltimore organizations work to get COVID relief money to underserved residents
Mayor Brandon Scott relaunched a $6 million emergency COVID relief program for the city. The program begins March 1, distributing $400 debit cards to up to 15,000 households with a focus on marginalized communities.
A Maryland House bill is working to help patients with medical debt
Silver Spring, MD – Between 2009 and 2018, Maryland Hospitals have sued patients more than 145,000 times over unpaid medical bills, according to National Nurses United. A bill in the Maryland House aims to put a stop to patients losing their income and housing over unpaid bills that can be under $1,000.
Maryland delegates consider rolling back protections for law enforcement
Lawmakers could repeal some of the strongest protections for law enforcement officers in the nation.
Prince George’s County residents celebrate Halloween during the pandemic
LAUREL, Maryland – Prince George’s County has launched a Halloween yard decorating contest for residents to get into the holiday spirit. With Halloween looking different this year due to the pandemic, residents have found creative ways to decorate for spooky…
Presidential Campaigns are using social media ads to engage young voters
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland – Social media advertisements are one of the ways the presidential candidates are reaching young voters, in an effort to engage them in the election process. We spoke with young voters about if these ads are working…
