The state of Maryland will ban Sons of Confederate Veterans license plates that feature the Confederate flag starting on Nov. 17, but Jay Barringer, the commander of the Maryland Sons of Confederate Veterans said he will still fly his flags high.
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Howard County Creates Way to Dispose of Old American Flags
If you want to dispose of an old American flag properly, all you have to do is bring it to the dump. Howard County has become the first jurisdiction in Maryland to offer a flag retirement program. It’s the result of a joint project between the County and a local American Legion Post.
Operation Homecoming aims to eliminate veteran homelessness in Montgomery County by 2016
The Montgomery County Coalition for the Homeless is on a mission:to house all homeless veterans identified in Montgomery County by the end of 2015.
Westboro Baptist Church Protests Prompt Low-Key School Responses
Two Montgomery County high schools were visited by protesters from the controversial Westboro Baptist Church, but the responses were generally low-key.
Maryland Veteran Awarded the Medal of Honor
A University of Maryland alumnus and Bethesda native was awarded the Medal of Honor by President Obama Thursday for his heroic actions while serving in Afghanistan in 2012.
Maryland Local Wines Win Awards
A celebration of Maryland’s wine industry last weekend made victory just a little sweeter thanks to some of the state’s tastiest grapes.
Detained youth connect with Maryland adjutant general’s story
Maj. Gen. Linda Singh addresses youth from the Department of Juvenile Services, motivating them to turn around their lives.
Cybersecurity council begins work to curb risks to utilities, agencies in Maryland
In its first meeting, the group, with stakeholders from the public and private sectors, outlined goals to minimize cyber risks.
Walmart Honors Veterans With Green Lights
Walmart hopes to make Veterans Day a little brighter with its “Greenlight A Vet” campaign.
Maryland’s Senate Race Heats Up
Minority whip Kathy Szeliga entered Maryland’s Senate race on Tuesday, but the eye of the public still lies on the Democratic primary.