Masonville Cove, a small stretch of woods along the Patapsco River, once held over 60,000 tons of trash. Now, the scenic nature reserve is home to a variety of wildlife — even bald eagles.
DC metro area will likely see influx of multifamily developments over next decade
The growth in construction coincides with rising demand for multifamily housing in the area.
From bedding to pierogies, Baltimore church sends aid to embattled Ukraine
About two weeks after Russian forces invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, the church here began taking donations of everything from bedding to toiletries to ramen noodles.
Goats help people cope with mental health issues
A couple in Silver Spring is offering people the chance to interact with goats in their homes. These goats help people who have anxiety and mental health concerns.
Montgomery County residents complain of excessive racing and exhaust noise
Street racing and excessive exhaust noise in the D.C. area continues to increase. The Montgomery County Police Department and Maryland State Police have not been successful in finding ways to combat it. Neighbors are demanding action.
Montgomery County Park Police set to carry ‘sensory bags’ to ease stress in situations
Sensory bags have been implemented by Montgomery County Park Police to ease stress and anxiety that comes from situations involving law enforcement. The bags are equipped with items like noise-canceling headphones and Rubik’s cubes to promote concentration or stimulate senses.
TSA stops enforcing mask use after federal judge strikes down mandate
Passengers have mixed reactions to ruling that overturned mask mandates on public transportation.
Washington D.C. sees recent increase in cases of violent crime
Total violent crime is on the rise in 2022. By April 19, 2021, all violent crime in Washington D.C. was at 961 cases. By April 19 of this year, violent crime had already surpassed that at 1,230 cases, an almost 28 percent increase.
Higher education enrollment faced unprecedented drop during COVID-19 pandemic
Public higher education enrollment significantly declined despite a high unemployment rate during the pandemic, breaking a historical trend. As the country came out of the recession, enrollment plummeted even further.
Months after the launch of retail sports betting in Maryland, mobile options have yet to get off the ground
Nearly a year and a half after Maryland voters approved a sports betting bill, Maryland’s sports betting industry isn’t fully up and running. Maryland entered the sports betting world in 2021 with Gov. Larry Hogan signing a sports betting bill…
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