Prince George’s County officials joined an NAACP lawsuit against the Trump administration on Wednesday, concerned that the upcoming 2020 census may undercount minority citizens.
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The hunt for exoplanets
40 light years from Earth, a planet that NASA researchers think might be made of diamonds orbits a distant star.
CNS reviews new WMATA lip balm
The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority recently opened a pop-up shop, selling clothing, housewares and other metro-themed paraphernalia. Capital News Service reporters – (from left in the video) Julia Lerner, Juan Herrera, Julia Karron and Hannah Yasharoff – were excited…
In-state tuition bill aimed at Dreamers advances in Md.
A bill that aims to ensure young, undocumented Maryland students referred to as “Dreamers,” can pursue higher education by giving qualified individuals access to in-state tuition is advancing in the Maryland General Assembly.
Thousands of DMV students stage walkout for stricter gun regulation and greater school security
Students from Montgomery County’s Winston Churchill High School joined with thousands of other students from around the area on Wednesday in a walk-out, 17-minute silent protest and open call to the White House and Congress for better protections for students in school and additional gun control legislation.
Van Hollen, Rubio seek ballot protections against foreign meddling
WASHINGTON – Sens. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland and Marco Rubio of Florida are teaming up on a bill aimed at bolstering protections for U.S. elections against foreign interference. Van Hollen, a Democrat, and Rubio, a Republican, introduced the “Defending…
Wine enthusiasts celebrate #MarylandWineMonth
Tourists and locals are visiting wineries and vineyards throughout the state during Maryland Wine Month.
Resolutions address gender gap in Maryland businesses
A resolution that states that there is a gender disparity in the Maryland workplace aims to fix the gender gap by encouraging companies to diversify.
State may be paying more for some Purple Line properties
The state may be paying more for some properties being acquired to make way for the Purple Line light rail, because the Maryland Transit Administration lacks the legal leverage that would help the agency start construction faster.