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After United incident, Van Hollen wants protections for airline passengers
WASHINGTON – Responding to Sunday’s incident on a United Airlines jet, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., is drafting a bill that would prohibit airlines from forcibly removing passengers after they have boarded a flight. Van Hollen’s proposed Customers Not Cargo…
Maryland lawmakers share their post-session plans
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland — After three months of legislating, the 2017 Maryland General Assembly session ended Monday at midnight. The end of the session is formally known as “Sine Die,” which is Latin for “without day.” Basically, it means “no scheduled follow-up.” And…
Peeps lovers gather for Peeps-eating contest in National Harbor
Peeps lovers predict how well they would compete in this year’s World Peep Eating Championship.
Carroll Arts Center’s sweet PEEPS art display is a seasonal favorite
Nearly two hundred pieces of art made from Peeps, the sugar-covered marshmallow candies, are on display at the tenth annual Carroll Arts Center Peep Show.
Local organization recognizes Autism Awareness Month
Find support groups, educational workshops and other events in the Baltimore area to get involved with Autism Awareness Month this April.
Guac is extra, but worth it: National Burrito Day
Today is National Burrito Day! Tweet us at @CNSmd and let us know how you’re celebrating.
Marching through history: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Learn more about the cause, its history and how you can get involved.
Lawmakers blast Trump budget cutting Chesapeake Bay cleanup
WASHINGTON – Lawmakers from states surrounding the Chesapeake Bay on Wednesday expressed bipartisan criticism of President Donald Trump’s proposal to end federal support for cleaning up Chesapeake Bay. “The president’s budget that would zero out the Chesapeake Bay Program is…
#EqualPayDay hashtag sparks conversation on Twitter
Today, April 4, is Equal Pay Day, which represents how far into the year the average woman must work to earn what the average man earned in the previous year alone. People are using their 140 Twitter characters to spread awareness for income inequality.