Small-time poker games — like the weekly one at Columbia’s Second Chance Saloon which is played for points, not cash — are thriving in Maryland despite the emergence of high-stakes poker rooms across the state.
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Home Genetic Testing Faces Legal Hurdle in Maryland
With the cost of DNA sequencing dropping rapidly, hundreds of thousands of Americans are taking in-home genetic tests to learn their risk of developing certain diseases. But Maryland residents have largely missed out on the opportunity.
Government Shutdown Puts Women and Children Most at Risk of Losing Nutrition Program Funding
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children is the first food supplement program that would lose funding in Maryland if the federal government shutdown was prolonged.
Maryland Health Insurance Outreach Has First-Day Glitches
Maryland Health Connection – the statewide health insurance marketplace for families and businesses – began its first day of registration across the state Tuesday with some glitches.
Maryland’s Democratic Members of Congress Denounce Republicans Over Shutdown
In a political game of chicken, congressional Republicans sought this week to pass a spending bill that also defunded the Affordable Care Act, known as Obamacare.
Fact Check: Martin O’Malley vs. Rick Perry
Texas Gov. Rick Perry visited Maryland last week after launching radio and TV ads celebrating his state’s business acumen and criticizing Maryland and Gov. Martin O’Malley, sparking a televised debate between the two leaders.
Maryland In-Classroom Breakfast Program Proves Fruitful, Yet Most Schools Starved For Funding
Research indicates that students who participate in the Maryland Meals for Achievement Classroom Breakfast Program perform better in school, but less than half of all eligible schools participate due to a lack of funding.
Maryland Joins with Neighboring States in Bid to Become FAA Drone Testing Site
The University of Maryland is joining with Rutgers University and Virginia Tech University in a bid to become a testing site for civilian drones.
Federal Government Shutdown Would Hurt Workers, Maryland Economy
Tuesday’s looming government shutdown would cripple federal agencies in Maryland, hurt workers and cause a drop in economic output and tax revenue.
Loaded: Maryland Girl’s Basketball a National Force
Maryland produces the most girl’s high school basketball stars of any state in the nation, per capita. The state is a hotbed for talent, with Maryland players going to top college programs and the WNBA.