Maryland
Marylanders collect donations to help Puerto Rico
ROCKVILLE, Maryland — Organizing aid collections is one way that many Puerto Ricans on the mainland have begun to shake off the “impotencia,” or powerlessness, they feel since Hurricane Maria slammed into their home island almost two weeks ago. [PHOTOS:…
Marylanders and local politicians react to the Las Vegas shooting on social media
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland — A deadly mass shooting at a country music concert in Las Vegas on Sunday night claimed the lives of 59 people and left hundreds more injured. VIDEO: #LVMPD Asst. Sheriff Todd Fasulo provides a wrap-up on…
Maryland first lady’s delegation draws two more Korean businesses to state
A trade mission to South Korea by a Maryland government delegation, including the first lady, Yumi Hogan, brought two additional Korean-headquartered companies to the state earlier this month.
#MakeRentAffordable tweetstorm garners national attention
On Wednesday night, the hashtag #MakeRentAffordable became a trending topic on Twitter thanks to Make Room, an organization dedicated to advocating for renters’ rights in the United States. The group organized the tweetstorm in an attempt to raise awareness about…
Inside Maryland’s opioid crisis
Abuse of heroin, prescription painkillers and other opioids has claimed thousands of lives in Maryland over the last decade.
“WAR on Hot Takes” Episode 4: NFL Week 3, Wizards and Capitals previews
This is the third episode of Capital News Service’s sports podcast, “WAR on Hot Takes,” with Dylan Sinn and Adam Zielonka.
Numerous Maryland laws go into effect Oct. 1
By Capital News Service staff ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — The following legislation has been approved by the Maryland General Assembly and goes into effect on Oct. 1. The University of Maryland’s Capital News Service has grouped these laws generally by subject…
Hogan sues EPA over neighboring power plant pollution
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan announced a lawsuit Wednesday against the federal Environmental Protection Agency for failing to enforce limits on air-pollution control at 19 mostly coal-fired power plants in five states upwind of Maryland. “We want…