Volunteering at the Maryland Food Bank, a hunger-relief organization with headquarters in Baltimore, is expected to slump after Christmas.
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Some Products Aimed at Kids May Be Dangerous, Consumer Group Says
Some toys available on store shelves may be dangerous for kids, according to an annual report recently released by Maryland PIRG, a public-interest organization.
Ten Md. School Districts Recognize Religious Holidays by Name
This school year, 14 of Maryland’s 24 school systems will not recognize any religious holidays — such as Christmas and Rosh Hashanah – by name.
Rockville Athletic Facility Uses Innovative Gaming Technology to Train Clients
Fitness for Health in Rockville is replacing the “work” in working out with “fun” with their “gamer-cising” equipment. The trainers work with all types of clients, from 3 to 95, and with professional athletes to people with autism and cerebral palsy.
Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler Issues University Sexual Misconduct Report
Maryland’s top lawyer presents a plan of action saying it’s time to step up awareness about the problem of sexual assault on college campuses around the state of Maryland.
State Debates Folding Tax Credit For ‘House of Cards,’ Other Productions
Maryland has provided $62.5 million in film tax credits since 2012, but a new report estimates that the state gets only a meager 10-cent return on each dollar spent.
Obama Administration Continues to Support Goals of Hong Kong Protesters
State Department official reiterates Obama administration’s support for the demands of Hong Kong protesters at a hearing chaired by Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin Wednesday.
Crime in the NFL
When compared with the general population, NFL players are disproportionately arrested and charged with domestic violence — and murder, weapons charges and sex offenses.
Baltimore Bookstore is Giving Away Books for Free
It all started with a conversation in a bar. Now, a local bookstore is giving away books to anyone who walks through its door.
Maryland Democrats Debating Where to Go Next
Maryland Democrats, looking to rebound from the upset victory of Republican Larry Hogan over Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown, are debating whether to treat the loss as a brief hiccup in the blue state’s politics or as a sign of more serious voter discontent.