COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Third presidential debate leaves young voters at the University of Maryland unenthused about the upcoming general election.
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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.
Twitter Erupts Over #Repealthe19th Trending Hashtag
#Repealthe19th took over Twitter when maps showing what the election results would look like if only men voted versus if only women voted hit social media.
Smithsonian’s new African American museum gears up for schools
Whether it’s a class on early African American history, civil rights movements or black pop culture, there’s an exhibit for that at the Smithsonian’s newest museum.
Maryland lawmakers urge Howard County sheriff to resign
By MINA HAQ and SYDNEY TONIC Capital News Service WASHINGTON – Five Maryland members of Congress on Thursday called on Howard County Sheriff James Fitzpatrick to resign after a year-long county probe alleged he engaged in discriminatory behavior and created…
Nationals hope for Murphy’s return because he has put up astounding stats
WASHINGTON – In a year in which 2015 MVP Bryce Harper has struggled, second baseman Daniel Murphy has proved indispensable to the Washington Nationals with his newfound power. Now Washington must hope Murphy’s recent buttocks strain can heal in time…
Security experts question Maryland’s online ballot system
Easy access to driver’s license numbers, recent cyber crimes make Maryland’s new web-based ballot system vulnerable to hacking, some say.
FBI headquarters relocation to be announced in December
By SYDNEY TONIC and KIMBERLY ESCOBAR Capital News Service WASHINGTON – The final decision on the location of the new FBI headquarters is expected to be announced in December, and Maryland state and local officials are optimistic their state will…
Nursing Homes’ Push to Make Money Can Clash with Patient Needs
A bottom-line mentality in modern nursing home chains is clashing with a creaky regulatory system, a mixture that can leave vulnerable patients in unlicensed assisted-living facilities that are often inadequate and sometimes dangerous.