The House of Delegates voted 102-39 on Thursday in favor of a bill that would keep intact existing oyster sanctuaries on the Chesapeake Bay.
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New Harriet Tubman National Park opening on the Eastern Shore
The Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center is opening this weekend in Dorchester County on the Eastern Shore.
State lawmakers again consider legalization of marijuana
Supporters and opponents of legislation legalizing possession of up to two ounces of recreational marijuana were back in Annapolis to make their case before a state Senate committee.
Fracking battle hits the Maryland State House
With a moratorium on fracking due to expire in the fall, supporters and opponents of fracking are waging a battle at the Maryland State House.
She-Shed offers quiet and camaraderie for women
It’s a woman’s alternative to the “man cave.” She-sheds are popping up around Maryland and the rest of the country.
7 fun facts about St. Patrick’s Day
Share the luck of the Irish… and these fun facts about #StPatricksDay!
Trump budget plan draws mostly negative reviews among Maryland lawmakers
WASHINGTON — Maryland Democrats on Thursday voiced their displeasure with the Trump administration’s budget proposals, citing federal cuts to Chesapeake Bay cleanup efforts, the Appalachian Regional Commission and the National Institutes of Health. “The Trump budget is great if you…
Maryland’s Women’s History: Billie Holiday
March is Women’s History Month and many influential women have called Maryland home. Throughout the month, we’ll honor Maryland’s women’s history. Billie Holiday was a Baltimore native who debuted her jazz and blues at Fell’s Point.
You’re invited to turn your clocks forward!
We “spring forward” this weekend thanks to Daylight Saving Time. But not everyone in the U.S. participates. We dig deeper into this 99-year-old practice.
Maryland’s Women’s History: Elizabeth Ann Seton
March is Women’s History Month and many influential women have called Maryland home. Throughout the month, we’ll honor Maryland’s women’s history. Meet Elizabeth Ann Seton, a women of religion and education.