Maryland

Local Navy Vet is A Finalist in 7-Eleven’s Free Store Competition

Ray Kempisty, a local Navy Veteran, has made it to the final round of 7-Eleven’s “Operation:Take Command” competition and could win his very own franchised store.

Metro Roundup: New Cars, Leaking Water and Safety Concerns

This week Metro saw its share of highs and lows. Although the transit agency announced the debut date for its new cars, it also faced criticism about worker and passenger safety following a slew of incidents.

New Bill Would Create Height Restrictions on Wind Turbines Near Patuxent River Navy Base

As wind energy companies try to find their footing in Maryland, state senators proposed a bill that would limit turbines’ heights, as well as their companies’ interests, in southern Maryland.

Maryland State Budget Unanimously Passes Through Senate

Senate members started wildly applauding, cheering and whistling as the 46-0 vote lit up the board, marking the official passage of the state budget through the chamber.

Maryland House, Senate Pass Bills to Restrict Hydraulic Fracturing

Opponents Say Moratorium, Liability Bills Ignore Economic Interests

Pope Francis Will Visit White House in September

Pope Francis, the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, will visit the White House during his trip to the United States later this year.

No Suprises for Maryland in 2014 US Census Bureau Data

There weren’t any surprises for Maryland when the United States Census Bureau released its population estimates for 2014.

Maryland Economic Issues Addressed in Smart Growth Report

Maryland boasts a “strong economic foundation” but it needs to address a “triple bottom line”–economic, social and environmental challenges–to enjoy long-term economic prosperity, according to a report released Thursday by The University of Maryland’s National Center for Smart Growth.

Montgomery County Ranked Healthiest County in Maryland For Second Year

Montgomery County is Maryland’s healthiest county for the second year in a row, according to the 2015 County Health and Roadmaps Rankings report.

‘Uber Bill’ Provides Steeper Competition for Taxi Companies

With standing room only, the battle over the ridesharing “Uber bill” began in the state Senate Finance committee Tuesday.