The Washington National Cathedral opened its doors Thursday morning in honor of the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill happening around the country. The Cathedral was severely damaged by the 5.8 magnitude earthquake that shook the Washington metropolitan area in August of 2011.
National Fossil Day Hosted at Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History
Several students from around the region gathered at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History to celebrate National Fossil Day.
Two-year-old Girl May Be the Orioles Biggest Smallest Fan
Two-year-old Baltimore area girl may well be the Orioles smallest biggest fan.
New Crosswalk Signal for a Safer College Park
The State Highway Administration has put a new speed limit, crosswalk and fence in place along a dangerous stretch of US Route 1 in College Park in an effort to keep the public safe.
Maryland’s Medical Marijuana Program Provides Insight for Prospective Business Owners
BETHESDA – Prospective medical marijuana business owners learn the ins and outs about state and federal laws as the state of Maryland gears up to implement its own medical marijuana law.
America’s Tall Ship Finds New Home In Baltimore
The only tall ship left in the U.S. military is the Coast Guard’s USS Eagle. Its home port for years has been London, Connecticut but that’s all about to change as she now calls Charm City home.
World Record Pilot Departs on Multi-Continent Flying Classroom Journey
Students from throughout the region help with kicking off an around-the-world teaching expedition to promote STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) programs.
Peaceful Protest Outside White House on War, Poverty and Climate Crisis
The National Campaign for Nonviolent Resistance held protests nationwide, including one right outside the White House. Protestors voice their opposition war, poverty and climate crisis.
Maryland Officials Kick Off Homegrown School Lunch Week
Homegrown School Lunch Week was kicked off at Gwynn Park High School in Prince George’s County this week. Homegrown School Lunch Week promotes healthy eating throughout the state by using foods from local farmers.
Star-Spangled Spectacular Features Military Aircraft Show
The week-long Star Spangled Banner Celebration gave the public a chance to get a grounded bird’s eye view of what it’s like in the cockpit with a military plane exhibit at Baltimore County’s Glenn L. Martin State Airport. By Anastasia Champ.