University of Maryland’s Cole Field House, a venue that has touched the hearts of athletes and fans since 1955, hosted its last athletic event this week. Cole will be closed until June 2018 for a 155-million-dollar transformation to a state-of-the-art athletic, research and academic facility.
Maryland
Organ Donor Expansion Bill Aims to Save Lives
Montgomery County State Senator Cheryl Kagan is sponsoring a bill to expand when and where Marylanders can sign up to be an organ donor.
Climate Commission Changes Gain Senate Approval, Now Head to House
The Maryland Senate voted favorably Tuesday on a bill to expand and provide guidelines for membership and subdivisions of the Climate Change Commission, and now it heads to the House of Delegates for approval.
From the Notebook: Republicans and the Maryland Senate Race
With Democrats Chris Van Hollen and Donna Edwards jumping into the Senate race that’s barely a week old, what does the timetable look like for Republicans?
Edwards’ Entrance Stirs Waters in Maryland Senate Race
Rep. Donna Edwards’ entrance into the Maryland Senate race signals the start of a potentially bruising primary season as Edwards and Rep. Chris Van Hollen begin the fight for endorsements and money.
Enrollment in Private Health Plans Nearly Doubles This Year
The number of people who signed up for private qualified health plans through the Maryland Health Connection nearly doubled during this year’s enrollment period, numbers released Monday show.
Civil Forfeiture Reform Bill Passes Maryland House
Bill Would Allow People to Reclaim Seized Property More Easily
Chesapeake Bay Watermen Battle With Cold and Ice
This winter’s combination of cold and ice are making life difficult for Chesapeake Bay watermen.
Maryland’s New Adjutant General Makes History
How Maj. Gen. Linda L. Singh went from having no real home to becoming Maryland’s 29th adjutant general, the first woman and African-American to serve in this position.
Maryland Basketball Gears Up for March
Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams are ready for post-season play in the BIG 10 and NCAA tournaments.