This summer was tough for Baltimore tourism, as the industry attempted to recover from the protests surrounding Freddie Gray’s death.
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New Superbug Infection Spikes Worry Nursing Homes, CDC
Nursing homes urged to stop over-prescribing antibiotics.
Congress, Advocates Call for Post-Prison Job Reforms
Bipartisan group of lawmakers aims to help former inmates find federal work.
Eight Maryland Schools Awarded 2015 Blue Ribbons
Eight Maryland schools were awarded National Blue Ribbons for 2015 by the U.S. Department of Education this week. The eight winners included six public and two parochial schools.
Storms Bring Heavy Rain and Destruction to Maryland
LAUREL — A rash of severe weather left a path of destruction in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties. Local residents and businesses are preparing for another round of storms this weekend.
Amid Storms, Hurricane, Maryland Prepares for Flooding
Though Gov. Larry Hogan canceled the state of emergency in eight counties, Maryland is still preparing for heavy rain and flooding.
Maryland State Department of Education launches education campaign for heroin prevention
Students in a Law and Public Policy Magnet program at Towson High School presented a new approach to combating heroin and opioid addiction, which led to the launch of a statewide campaign on Thursday.
Push for inclusive Catholic special education grows in Maryland
Catholic Coalition for Special Education supports inclusive classrooms in 26 schools
Van Hollen and Edwards Battle for Endorsements as Senate Race Heats Up
Rep. Van Hollen has more money and more endorsements, but Rep. Edwards leads the polling. An update on Maryland’s 2016 race for U.S. Senate.
Answering Clinton and Sanders Fundraising Bounty, O’Malley Pushes Reform Plan
Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders used the third-quarter filing deadline as a chance to release their multi-million dollar fundraising hauls as O’Malley pitched a plan to take big money out of politics.