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.
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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
Test Your Knowledge of Maryland News, November 20 Edition
How much do you know about what happened in Maryland this week?
Bryce Harper is the 2015 NL MVP, making him the youngest unanimous MVP in MLB history.
Bryce Harper is the 2015 NL MVP, making him the youngest unanimous MVP in MLB history.
Youths From State Juvenile Facilities Participate In Contest At The Maryland Court Of Appeals
The Maryland Judiciary hosts an Oratorical Contest featuring juveniles from Department of Juvenile Justice facilities around the state.