Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Kensington, has reintroduced legislation designed to curb pollution by reducing carbon emissions while providing grants to Americans to offset higher energy costs.
Hoyer Apologizes for Calling McCarthy a ‘Coward’ in DHS Shutdown Debate
Rep. Steny Hoyer apologized Friday for calling House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy a “coward” Thursday night, the peak of a week of strong rhetoric from Hoyer as Democrats and Republicans sparred over homeland security funding and immigration policy.
Frederick’s Treeva Gibson on NBC’s “The Voice”
Frederick County resident 16-year-old Treeva Gibson wowed the judges in her recent blind audition for NBC’s “The Voice.” And now she’s hoping to go all the way in the competition.
Prince George’s County Celebrates Anti-Truancy Pilot Program
Student attendance is a big problem at many schools in Prince George’s County but a new initiative is helping to turn that problem around
Adding an Exception to the Prohibition of Unattended Motor Vehicles
Annapolis Delegate Herb McMillan is asking the General Assembly to pass his bill that would allow motorists to warm up their unoccupied vehicles long as the vehicle is locked and on private property.
Ice Breaker Boats Keeping Chesapeake Bay Channel Open
Dealing with snowy roads and icy sidewalks is one thing, but when it comes to breaking up ice in the Chesapeake Bay to keep the shipping channel open, it’s the Maryland Department of Natural Resources that comes to the rescue.
Amid Controversy, D.C. Marijuana Law Goes Into Effect
Initiative 71 makes it legal for anyone over 21 in Washington, D.C. to possess up to two ounces of marijuana and to grow up to six marijuana plants in their homes. The marijuana must be consumed on private property and cannot be sold, but rather must be traded or shared.
UM Panel Discusses Future of College Athletics
College athletics faces a changing and challenging landscape that will demand new approaches and solutions, a panel of experts agreed Wednesday night.
UMBC’s Choice Program is Helping Teens Get on Track
Imhotep Simba and Abdul Brannum may have had a brush with the law, but now they’re turning their lives around thanks to UMBC’s Choice Program that gives troubled teens new opportunities.
Local Girl Makes Clay Elephants to Help Abused Elephants in Thailand
Miriam Gardsbane of Rockville is passionate about helping elephants. She, along with friends and family, made clay elephants to sell at the Olney Farmers Market.