While recreational use of cannabis has been legal since July 1, only businesses who had licenses before that time under the medical use provisions have been allowed to operate.
Maryland
Hellish tree of heaven weeds out native plants
As the invasive spotted lanternfly continues to spread nationwide, its proliferation has highlighted an even more worrisome invasive species: the prolific “stinking sumac,” or tree of heaven.
Seeing spotted lanternfly eggs? Scrape, smash, report them
The spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect, poses a serious threat to local farms and plants throughout Maryland.
Legal aid, community groups begin outreach on free eviction counsel
Representatives from Maryland Legal Aid and Community Legal Services knocked on 30 doors in Robinwood Thursday to let residents know that they have more rights in disputes with landlords than they might think.
Moore tells interviewer he has no interest in higher office; talks economy, public safety
Moore, an author, nonprofit executive and former Army officer, had not held political office before winning the governor’s election in 2022.
The Preakness was under the spotlight after deaths at Churchill Downs earlier this month
By JESSIE SCHWARTZ Capital News Service BALTIMORE – Wearing shirts emblazoned with the phrase “horse racing” but with “racing” crossed out and “killing” in its place, about 50 members of Horseracing Wrongs, a non profit organization working to end horseracing,…
University of Maryland, PointsBet part company in wake of betting controversies
The partnership allowed PointsBet to advertise on UMD’s campus, in its arenas, and across sports radio broadcast airwaves.
Endometriosis affects 200 million worldwide but many suffer in silence
Endometriosis is a whole-body disease affecting women, transgender and non-binary individuals. EndoMarch is an organization spreading awareness worldwide about the disease which currently has no guaranteed treatment or guaranteed way to diagnose without surgery.
Contradicting federal court rulings on abortion pills have jeopardized states’ access to it
The Texas and Washington court rulings have sent states’ access to medical abortion in question. The Maryland Attorney General joined with 17 other state attorney generals in order to ensure Washington state’s ruling protected Maryland’s access to Mifepristone, a widely used and FDA-approved abortion pill.
Rescued horses help veterans on their path to healing
Non-profit Lifeline Horse Rescue and Rehabilitation provides therapy and healing for veterans and current service members struggling with PTSD and depression. Many of the horses in the program are rescued and go through rehabilitation to then be adopted.