Good Counsel High School freshman William Leatherwood has been playing tackle football since second grade. Leatherwood says playing tackle football for so many years has helped get him to Good Counsel and their athletic program. But that could change for younger athletes in the future.
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Anne Arundel County receives additional help to combat homelessness
It was only a couple of years ago that Ossie Jones had a good paying contractor’s job with the government. But, circumstances changed and she lost her job and, eventually, her home. Now, thanks to a local program, she’s back on her feet and starting over.
Activists seek support for bills in Annapolis aimed at helping research animals find homes
Animal advocates came with their four-legged friends in tow to ask state legislators to support proposals making it easier to adopt research animals. The legislation would also require research facilities to file reports on what happens to the animals they use.
Investigation underway into shooting and SUV crash at NSA’s entrance
Three people are in custody after an SUV crashed Wednesday morning into the entrance of the National Security Agency headquarters. The FBI says shots were fired at the SUV as a result of the crash. The FBI is leading the investigation to determine the reason behind the crash.
Baltimoreans reflect after 12-day homicide-free streak
-Baltimore’s 343 murders in 2017 were the second highest in the history of the city. 2018 started out as the year before ended with nearly a murder a day. But, for the first time in a long time, 12 days this month passed by without a single homicide.
Maryland health coaches and supporters hit Capitol Hill to mark “Health and Wellness Coach Week”
Health and wellness coaches from around Maryland joined on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, in observance of the first-ever “Health and Wellness Coach Week.” The advocates say they teaching the public about the importance of good nutrition and mental health can be life changing for many.
Supporters, opponents of high speed rail square off at Annapolis demonstration
With the study still underway into the creation of a possible Maglev route from New York to Washington both supporters and opponents turned out Monday night in front of the State House. Supporters say the high speed train, which could reduce a trip between Baltimore and Washington to just 15 minutes, would be good for the environment. But opponents say the estimated $10-12 billion needed to build the line is money better spent elsewhere.
Governor joins in effort to encourage screening for cancer
Governor Hogan, having already put a public face to the battle against skin cancer with his own recent treatment for non-malignant skin lesions, joined in urging Maryland residents to get regular screenings.
New study finds drowsy driving bigger problem than found in earlier studies
Ever find yourself behind the wheel dozing off? You’ve got lots of company. And according to a new study the problem is worse than previously reported. A new report from Triple A finds that 10 percent of all car crashes in a recent study were due to driver drowsiness. The results come from an analysis of dashcam video taken of more than 700 crashes.
Curling and cocktails to mark an Olympic season
The stage is set for this year’s Olympic Winter Games and some area residents recently had the chance to enjoy cocktails and the Olympic sport of curling. Visitors to Washington’s Wharf District were able to take to the ice and try their hand at tossing the winning stone