Each year, Americans consumer 690 million pounds of turkey on Thanksgiving Day. That is enough to fill the Empire State Building.
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How Often Do Presidential Candidates Tell the Truth?
The women and men running for president talk about many, many things on the campaign trail — and a good chunk of what they say is false, according to PolitiFact, a fact-checking site that has analyzed hundreds of claims by the candidates.
Food and Friends Gives a Helping Hand to Ailing People in Need
This Thanksgiving Day, the employees will be preparing a total of 7,860 pounds of turkey, 1,050 pounds of roasted potatoes, 975 pounds of cornbread stuffing and 5,240 dinner rolls to their clients living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life-challenging illnesses, free of charge.
Lead Family
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan recently issued a statewide proclamation requiring all children…ages one and two…to be tested for lead paint poisoning. But for one local family, that order can just a little too late.
Lead Scams
Exposure to lead can be deadly. Use of lead paint was common until it was outlawed in 1978. In the years following there have been many lawsuits and many settlements and plenty of people trying to take advantage of those circumstances.
The Cost of a Traditional Thanksgiving Meal
In 2015, the average 10-person Thanksgiving meal will cost $50.11 — about $5 per person.
O’Malley Unveils Healthcare Plan, Aims for 95 Percent Coverage
Former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley unveiled his healthcare plan Tuesday, aiming to improve on the Affordable Care Act and expand health coverage.
DOUGLASS STATUE: Frederick Douglass Square dedicated at University of Maryland
Frederick Douglass Square was officially dedicated at a ceremony that featured remarks by campus and community leaders as well as Douglass’ own family. Some university students protested at the event, calling for a name change for the campus football stadium.
Maryland Lawmakers Invite Local Teens to Compete in Annual “App” Challenge
Lawmakers are challenging local students to channel their enthusiasm for all things technological to make the app world a better place.
Maryland Health Officials Lower Testing Age for Lead Poisoning
State mandates that children aged one and two should undergo blood tests to detect lead levels