PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. – Prince George’s County Public Schools is one of two public school systems in Maryland to have metal detectors in all of its high schools. Students and staff disagree over whether they are convenient.
LGBTQ+ troops kicked out during ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ get benefits upgrades
WASHINGTON – A veteran discharged during the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy reacts to the reversal of discharge policies that now make veterans eligible for upgrades in military benefits. More than 800 military personnel will have their service records upgraded…
Maryland election officials enforce safety concerns as early voting starts
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Early voting in Maryland is underway. Threats against election officials are increasing nationwide. Maryland officials outline what they are doing to keep voters safe while ensuring a valid election.
Three Maryland school board candidates have faced legal issues
Anne Arundel County school board candidate Chuck Yocum made headlines when the Baltimore Banner reported earlier this month that he was accused and acquitted of child sexual abuse three decades ago. But he’s not the only Maryland school board candidate…
“No grass, no crabs”: Maryland community grapples with Gunpowder River mud pollution
The Gunpowder Riverkeeper and the Maryland Department of the Environment are suing the largest homebuilder in the country for water quality violations from their construction site. Meanwhile, the Joppa community grapples with the repercussions of the muddy waterways.
Basic truths and blatant errors: What AI says about the presidential election
Artificial Intelligence can hold many functions including coding, researching, improving business operations and finding a dinner recipe. But could it be just as useful for navigating this presidential election?
Early balloting starts in Maryland, turning out voters, volunteers, workers and watchers
Early voting began Thursday in Maryland, with some voters lining up before sunrise to cast their votes when the polls opened at 7 a.m. for president, Senate, House, ballot initiatives and various local races.
Conservative PAC, Dems face off over Maryland school board races
There’s a little-known conservative power player in the nation’s school board elections, and it’s endorsed more candidates in Maryland than in any other state. The 1776 Project PAC, which says on its website that it supports “reform-minded conservatives who oppose…
Angela Alsobrooks spent significantly more on radio ads than Larry Hogan ahead of election
Maryland Senate candidate Angela Alsobrooks spent 124% more on radio advertising than Larry Hogan from March to October of this year. On a combined 18 stations, Alsobrooks spent $220,000 while Hogan spent just $52,000.
McClain Delaney, Parrott tangle in Maryland’s most competitive House race
At the Women Voters forum on Oct. 6, two candidates for the 6th Congressional District seat accused each other of lying and continued whisper-arguing as the forum wrapped up. The verbal combatants were Democrat April McClain Delaney and Republican Neil Parrott.