Halloween gives people an excuse to wear costumes — and dress up their pets. Almost 13 percent of Americans will put a costume on their pet this Halloween, according to National Retail Federation survey data.
Maryland
Here’s Why It Isn’t Surprising People Are Leaving Maryland
In 2013 slightly more people left Maryland than moved to the state, according to a Capital News Service analysis of IRS tax filing data that tracks migration.
Oh, the horror! A data driven analysis of our favorite horror movies
A data driven analysis of our favorite horror movies.
Fresh Beets pop-up tackles food access in West Baltimore one bag at a time
West Baltimore resident-led advocacy group No Boundaries Coalition blends nutritional awareness with music and produce at low-cost into one event, tackling one of the community’s biggest issues – access to healthy food.
As Head Start Turns 50, Future of Program and Its Effectiveness Debated
Head Start is 50 years old this month, but the federal early-education program’s effectiveness and costs remain controversial among policymakers.
Washington Wizards Reimagined as Harry Potter Characters
If John Wall is Harry Potter, which Washington Wizards are Snape, Dumbledore and Voldemort?
From history to haunted: Past events, lore can become today’s ghost stories
Sites of unfortunate accidents can turn into lore as tales are passed down through communities becoming modern ghost stories.
Commission works to remediate gerrymandering in Maryland
Governor Larry Hogan’s Redistricting Reform Commission is recommending the formation of an independent group to improve Maryland’s voting districts.
New PARCC baseline starts low
Video by Gabe Katzman BALTIMORE – A majority of Maryland high school students failed to hit grade-level targets for college readiness, including alarmingly few black and Hispanic students, according to new, statewide exams scores released Tuesday by the state Board…