WASHINGTON – Each holiday season since 2007, after the animals go to sleep, the rest of the Smithsonian National Zoo comes to life as a colorful winter wonderland. More than half a million LED lights are transforming the zoo’s grounds…
As pilot episode for ‘The President is Missing’ readies to film in Maryland, there’s hope of a sizable economic impact
After the Netflix series “House of Cards” had an economic impact of more than $700 million on Maryland while filming its six seasons in the state from 2012 to 2018, there’s hope that a new television show can make its…
UMD flights help the state understand air quality
The Regional Atmospheric Measurement Modeling and Prediction Program or RAMMPP, comprised of University of Maryland researchers and students, has helped the Maryland Department of the Environment improve regional air quality since 1999 by tracking how the ingredients for smog can originate from upwind states.
Due to Maryland’s geography and size, the state’s air quality is often affected by what is coming out of smokestacks upwind.
Traffic, development density and proximity to water — particularly the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic — also contribute to the state’s dirty air.
Graduates of the adult drug court in Montgomery County celebrate and reflect
A group of Maryland residents who have struggled with drug addiction celebrate a major accomplishment. They have successfully completed drug court, a program that combines hearing and meetings with treatment and therapy. CNS-TV’s Cameron Doney reports.
Maryland teen runs her own nonprofit clothing line for people with disabilities
Leah Howard is a 14 year old Pikesville, Maryland resident who runs her own nonprofit called “Adaptive Style.” The organization designs clothes for those with disabilities. CNS-TV’s Cameron Doney reports.
Farm families face high suicide rates as they struggle to make ends meet
HARFORD COUNTY, Maryland – Dan Vaughan and his family have owned Daily Crisis Farm, a small dairy farm, for almost 30 years. But as expenses continue to rise and fear of losing the farm persists, Daily Crisis is struggling to stay afloat. The Vaughans are just one family out of hundreds facing the possibility of having to close their farm. As this national epidemic grows, farmers’ mental health is impacted negatively, leaving an uncertain future ahead.
Project by ViewFinder photojournalists Alicia Cherem and Heather Kim.
Girl sleeps in a land-locked boat to protest inaction on climate change
SILVER SPRING, Maryland — Montgomery County high school student Jordan McAuliff, 17, slept on a boat hitched to the back of a trailer for four nights to protest inaction on climate change. The protest coincided with international climate activist Greta Thunberg’s call for a strike on December 6.
Smithsonian’s chief says more museums must wait, maintenance is top priority
WASHINGTON – As the public demand for new museums increases, the Smithsonian Institution’s chief says his top priority is getting on top of a huge maintenance backlog at the world’s largest museum and research complex before he considers expanding. Smithsonian…
One local artist is ditching the canvas for bathroom stalls
When you think about school bathrooms, you may think of how dark they are or even how smelly they are. However, one local artist is on a mission to change that. CNS TV’s Lauren Moses visited Langley Elementary School, where the artist is using her talents to leave her mark on the school and students long after the job is done.