Maryland Catholics appear energized by new pope, despite a loss in numbers over the last decade.
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Former Congressman Hopes to Raise Environmental Awareness With Education
Former Republican Congressman Wayne Gilchrest has traded in suits and ties for plaid shirts and jeans. He now teaches children about the environment.
Challenging Transition to Adulthood for Marylanders With Disabilities
Marylanders with disabilities, like 20-year-old Troy Baisey, face challenges when they leave behind the public school system.
Baltimore Hall of Fame Bowler Shines in a Fading Sport
Baltimore pro bowler Danny Wiseman was inducted into the Maryland State Athletic Hall of Fame last month.
In Maryland, A Potential Future For Cleaner Coal
Proposed EPA restrictions on carbon dioxide emissions have put the future of America’s coal-fired power plants in question. But the technology needed to reach those limits is available, with a few limitations and substantial costs, and Maryland is serving as a testing ground for its use and development.
The Whig Party is Back, Seeking to Bridge Partisan Fighting
The Whigs, the 19th century political party that disbanded before the Civil War over the question of slavery, is trying making a comeback as the voice of reason between embittered modern day Republicans and Democrats.
Mizeur Says Politics A Longtime Calling
Heather Mizeur’s run for governor in Maryland is unprecedented: If elected she will become the first female governor in state history and the first openly-gay governor in the nation.
Increasing Opportunities for Maryland Youth with Autism
A growing number of Maryland organizations are offering special programs for people on the autism spectrum.
In Novel Maryland Program, Children Help Parents Learn English
The Montgomery County Literacy Council is taking an intergenerational approach to helping adults with low-levels of literacy learn English — through the help of their children.
A Taste of Thanksgiving at a Juvenile Detention Center
Days before Thanksgiving, teens at a Rockville juvenile detention center share a turkey-and-trimmings meal with family.