Three months after turning 21 I decided it was time to purchase my first handgun. The process includes four forms, a background check, and ballistic fingerprinting done by the Maryland State Police.
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A “Perfect Storm” for Oysters in Harris Creek
Oysters are restoring themselves naturally in the Eastern Shore’s Harris Creek, thanks in part to good weather conditions last year. Harris Creek is also the site of the Oyster Recovery Partnership’s tributary-wide effort to restore oysters in the Chesapeake Bay.
New Facebook Tech Solves Fear of Rejection Problem in Dating
Teams of clever app developers have found a novel technological solution to overcome an age-old dating problem: figuring out whether someone you’re interested in feels the same way.
Universities Reassess Mental Health Services in Wake of Maryland Shooting
Universities find themselves walking a difficult line as they strive to balance the rights of students with disabilities and campus safety, say experts in the wake of the shooting deaths of two students Tuesday.
Law Experts: Stalking Student-athletes’ Twitter, Facebook Presence Increases Universities’ Liability
A university that stalks or bans student-athletes’ Facebook and Twitter accounts may be legally out of bounds, sports law experts say.
Rescued Sea Turtles Find Temporary Home in Baltimore
A symposium brings attention to issues affecting sea turtles in the Chesapeake Bay and animal rescue efforts at the National Aquarium.
Local Flower Shops Suffer with Rise of Internet Florists
Local florists are wilting as online flower stores seize a larger portion of the market for bouquets of Valentine’s Day roses and other floral arrangements.
Graphic: The Facebook Hookup Through Tinder and Bang With Friends
Two new Facebook apps, Tinder and Bang With Friends, are helping users find love without fear of rejection. Here’s how they work.
Maryland Graduate Student Kills Roommate in Murder-Suicide
A University of Maryland graduate student shot two other students before killing himself at their house in College Park.
Maryland Law Allows Disabled Athletes to Excel
The Department of Education recently announced a national directive requiring schools to give equal opportunities in sports to students with special needs.