WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Thursday announced before a packed White House East Room that the opioid epidemic is a public health emergency. “It’s time to liberate our communities from this scourge of drug addiction,” Trump said, flanked on…
Maryland
Challenges remain for Musk’s hyperloop in Maryland
Elon Musk’s East Coast “hyperloop” project still faces technological and regulatory hurdles as Gov. Larry Hogan announced Maryland’s support for construction of the project last week.
“WAR on Hot Takes” Episode 8: Dusty Baker fired, Wizards early season returns, Flacco is not elite
This is the eighth episode of Capital News Service’s sports podcast, “WAR on Hot Takes,” with Dylan Sinn and Adam Zielonka
Record label helps local music artists achieve their dreams
Meet Nick Arnold, the president of Terrapin Record Label at the University of Maryland, College Park.
#HandsoffmyBC gains traction — online and off — after Trump announces new birth control rule
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland — On October 6th, the Trump administration announced its decision to roll back a federal rule, established under the Affordable Care Act, that required most employers to provide employees with birth control coverage without a co-pay. The…
Van Hollen fights to preserve state and local tax deductions
WASHINGTON – As Congress tries to overhaul the nation’s tax laws, some Republicans want to reduce or eliminate state and local tax deductions. But Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, said doing so would only hurt the middle class, including in…
Maryland a battleground state in fight against transgender military ban
WASHINGTON — As legislative and court battles rage over the question of whether transgender people are fit to serve in the military, two service members with ties to Maryland are at the heart of the fight. Regan Kibby, a student…
Maryland board approves 10 properties for city, campus revitalization
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland — Maryland’s Board of Public Works approved the surplus of 10 University of Maryland properties Wednesday for an ongoing community redevelopment project known as the Greater College Park Initiative.
Which city is the best fit for the new Amazon headquarters?
Oct. 19 is the last day for cities to submit proposals for Amazon’s new headquarters. The CNS social team analyzed four different potential sites to see which would be the best fit.
DEADLY ROAD: MD Route 210 Has Taken Too Many Lives
Some refer to Maryland Route 210–Indian Head Highway–as the “highway of death.” So far this year the fatalities along the 20 mile road that stretches from the District of Columbia line to Charles County are double the number from last year. Now, police and residents are working to turn things around so the road is safe for drivers and pedestrians alike.