America’s 12 largest supermarkets and retailers are failing to curb their hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) emissions, adding large amounts of greenhouse gas to the environment, a new report finds.
Maryland
Fan Controversy Over Orioles’ Support of Spirit Day
Things got ugly on the Orioles’ Facebook page when the team honored an advocacy group’s anti-bullying campaign by celebrating a purple-themed Spirit Day for the second time in league history.
Voter Poll Shows Brown Ahead of Gansler, Partisan Agreement on Shutdown
Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown was 20 percentage points ahead of Attorney General David Gansler in the governor’s race as likely voters provided insight to public opinion on Maryland and national politics in a new poll.
Maryland’s Achievement Gap Addressed by Democrats in Gubernatorial Race
Eliminating the achievement gap has become the center of discussion for Maryland’s 2014 Democratic gubernatorial candidates.
Shorter Commutes Don’t Interest Homeowners and Businesses in Path of Purple Line
More than 116 home and business owners are going to have to say goodbye to their property to make room for the new Purple Line light rail train.
Democrats Focus on Pre-K Expansion in Gubernatorial Race
Democratic candidates for the governor’s mansion are making the education of Maryland’s youngest citizens a priority, calling for expanded pre-K schooling
Health Insurance Website Faces Ongoing Technical, Language Difficulties
Maryland’s new online health insurance marketplace has been beset with technical difficulties – and that’s just in the English language.
Shutdown has Meant Shorter Commute Times
The government shutdown has meant frustration and financial insecurity for the furloughed, but shorter commutes for many others.
State Lawmakers, Officials to Discuss Maryland Health Connection Glitches
Only 1,121 Marylanders enrolled in Obamacare plans in first two weeks.
D.C. Residents Shocked about Navy Yard Shooting
Residents who live near Navy Yard said they were shocked by Monday’s shooting.