Homeless students face many unique struggles, like finding transportation, stable housing and consistency with school attendance. The Every Student Succeeds Act, effective Oct. 1, hopes to fix just that.
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Baltimore non-profit rescues abused and abandoned dogs from Kuwait
Wings of Love, a local non-profit organization, helps abused and abandoned dogs from Kuwait find their forever homes in Maryland.
Montgomery County public libraries trade fines for food donations
Libraries across Montgomery County are letting people pay their fines with food donations. All donated food goes to Manna Food Center, a non-profit that serves as a food bank and pantry for the county. The food drive runs until Oct. 30.
Maryland’s voter registration deadline passes, residents can still sign up during early voting
LARGO, Md. – The deadline for Marylanders to register to vote ended at 9 p.m. on Tuesday, October 18th. Many voters said that, more so than in other elections, they are discouraged from voting by the nature of the two candidates.
Blind residents speak up about challenges in Prince George’s County
The National Federation of the Blind’s National Harbor Chapter visit the Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker to discuss problems and possible solutions. One woman says there’s still life after vision loss.
Vocal Majority makes national tour to get out the vote to prevent gun violence
ANNAPOLIS – With three weeks until the election, the “Vocal Majority” is taking a bus tour around the country, stopping in 47 cities through 14 states in 42 days.
Hurricane Matthew hit close to home for two University of Maryland students
For two University of Maryland students, Hurricane Matthew was not just another tragic news story.
Baltimore School Students Celebrate Navy Fleet Week
BALTIMORE, Md. – The first official U.S. Navy Fleet Week came to Baltimore to honor the schooner boats that defended the harbor during the War of 1812. Baltimore City school students brought the noise to the celebration.
Former Baltimore City Mayor Sheila Dixon announces write-in candidacy
With just four weeks until the General Election, Sheila Dixon announces she will run as a write-in candidate after losing to Democratic Candidate Catherine Pugh.
Jump rope keeps Baltimore youth active and off the streets
You may think jump rope is just child’s play, but for kids at Jump for Joy, it’s the ticket to a happier and healthier lifestyle.