NEW WINDSOR – Maryland’s five western counties have had enough. Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties are ready to sever ties with the Free State and start their own, according to Scott Strzelczyk, a 49-year-old information technology consultant and…
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Maryland “Hobbitat” Builders Think Small and Sustainable
In an age when homes now include four car garages, media rooms and man caves, one Maryland company is bucking the trend.
Site Uses Social Media to Track Sickness
Sickweather.com uses social media updates to follow outbreaks of the flu, allergies and other illnesses around the country.
Maryland Schools Scramble to Save Field Trips After Government Shutdown
Maryland schools scrambled to reschedule field trips this week after the government shutdown closed the Smithsonian, the National Zoo and other popular federal attractions.
To Close or Not to Close: Maryland Counties Vary in Approach to Religious School Closings
Maryland schools are required to close on Christmas and Easter and eight counties also close on major Jewish holidays, but the two major Islamic holidays remain “excused absence” or “non-testing” days.
Marylanders Begin Applications for Affordable Care Act Insurance
Paper applications were used to continue enrollment while problems persisted with the online marketplace.
Aberdeen Proving Ground Proposed as Site for Surveillance Balloons
The Army has proposed that the FAA set up new restricted airspace over Aberdeen Proving Ground to place two military surveillance blimps.
Expanded Medicaid To Improve Benefits for More Than 81,000 Marylanders
Low-income adults without children will enjoy additional health care services.
Navy-Air Force Game a Critical Part of Culture and Business in Annapolis
Despite the government shutdown, the Naval Academy and the Air Force Academy football teams will square off as scheduled Saturday morning in Annapolis. The news is a relief to fans and businesses alike.
Republican Gubernatorial Candidates to Focus on Economy in Upcoming Election
The three Republican candidates for governor say Maryland’s economy needs improvement.