Protesters rallied for more federal support for Puerto Rico, which was hit by Category 4 Hurricane Maria on Sept. 20. Weeks later, most of the island still lacks power.
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Nationals prep for the playoffs with a spirited rally
The Nationals faced the Cubs Friday night in game one of the National League Division Series playoffs. Earlier in the week the team sponsored a haunted fan rally at the ballpark to scare up support for a winning series.
Record breaking team faces battles on and off water
One local dragon boat team’s battle to the finish line started long before they hit the water. The Annapolis Dragon Boat Club is made of breast cancer survivors and supporters. They recently set a Guinness World Record for breast cancer survivors paddling a half marathon in a Dragon Boat.
Battle for DACA goes to court as the deadline for renewal passes
Thursday was D-Day for individuals protected by DACA—the Deferred Actions for Childhood Arrivals—to file for renewal in the program. But for one new father, unable to meet that deadline, his dream of U.S. citizenship and becoming a chef to provide for his newborn daughter may be about to become harder to reach.
Baltimore’s first cat cafe opens in Hampden
At the newly opened Charm City Cafe you can sip on some coffee, nibble on a few cookies and mix it up with a few cool cats who are available for adoption.
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Baltimore man says the yoyo is his reason for living
It’s a toy with its own special ups and downs. But for Coffin Nachtmahr of Baltimore, Maryland, the YoYo is his whole life.
Americans compete for national lawnmower racing title
It’s an unusual sport, but lawn mower racing has been in the United States for a quarter of a century. The United States Lawnmower Racing Association celebrated its anniversary recently at Bowles Farms in St. Mary’s County.
Students and parents hit the street for Walk-to-School Day
A local Montgomery County elementary school was one of more than 100 schools in Maryland to participate in national Walk to School Day. And a broken leg couldn’t keep one local elementary school student from joining in.
Thousands of pounds of food collected in annual statewide food drive for Hunger Action Month
The Maryland Department of Transportation completed Operation Orange as part of September’s Hunger Action Month. Trucks of donated food were transported to the Maryland Food Bank and sorted for redistribution to those in need.
Montgomery County tackles drivers passing stopped school buses
Montgomery County is stepping up its efforts to crackdown on motorists who break the law and put children at risk when their vehicles pass stopped school buses.