Maryland

It’s police recruitment season, but filling vacancies is a struggle statewide

Maryland’s low unemployment is a problem that’s leading to labor shortages. One of the hardest hit industries is law enforcement.

How ‘Maryland’ are you? Take this quiz and find out

Crabs, Old Bay, over-the-top pride in the state flag. You may think you know stereotypical Maryland, but how “Maryland” are you really?

Fat is back: Why dairy farmers are curdling more cheese

For generations, members of the Shank and Creek families, the owners of Palmyra Farms in Hagerstown, approached dairy farming the same way. These days, they do a lot more.

Chestertown, Md., mayor wants tax rebate from county, Kent officials aren’t moved

The mayor of Chestertown, a quaint and historic city on the Eastern Shore, is going to battle with Kent County for what he considers to be the unfair treatment of his constituents.

Maryland’s NAEP scores reflect trends of nationwide learning loss

The results for Maryland’s 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) for grades four and eight reflected a national declining trend that began in 2013 and worsened during the pandemic.

5 unique mini-golf spots in and around Maryland

Mini-golf in the summer just makes sense. Here are five unique spots in and around Maryland to work on your putt-putt game.

Maryland gardeners help rebuild oyster population ahead of 2025 shellfish recovery deadline

Chesapeake Bay Foundation volunteers grow millions of oysters in an effort to restore the oyster population in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.

Legal gray areas hinder police watchdogs

Three years after passing the Maryland Police Accountability Act, the rollout of the new police oversight systems has proven slow.

Boot scootin’ in the DMV: Why line dancing is so popular and how to get started

Line dancing spans cultures and ages. Here’s what people are saying about it and where you can go to give it a try.

Activist mom turns son’s life into hopeful legacy

Three years after losing her son to gun violence, Ja’Ka McKnight is helping others suffering from the aftermath of gun violence.