It’s been 200 years since “The Star-Spangled Banner” was written, and from singing it in classrooms to belting it out at sporting events, it’s a part of this country’s fabric. In the honor of the bicentennial, the Smithsonian launched the kickoff of its anniversary celebration.
Tracking of Shoppers Over Wi-Fi a Divisive Issue in Session
People do a lot of things on their cell phones – text, take pictures, get on Facebook. They may even use it to shop. But with advancing technology that allows retailers to track the behavior and shopping habits of customers, there are calls for transparency.
New Animal Shelter Opens in Montgomery County
Owned and operated by the Montgomery County Police Department, The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center is open for business.
O’Malley Meets With Business Owners Who Back Minimum Wage Increase
Sitting around a conference table at Linemark printers, O’Malley and about a dozen business people discussed how a wage hike would benefit companies of all sizes by boosting the economy and reducing turnover.
Package of Bills Aims to Protect Technological Privacy of Marylanders
The ACLU testified in favor of four bills that would limit law enforcement use of technologies including drones, as well as cellphone and license-plate tracking.
Potomac and Sandy Spring Students Get Taste of Soul Music at the White House
Patti LaBelle, Melissa Etheridge and Janelle Monae share their experiences, answer questions and perform for students at the White House.
Maryland high school students take the plunge for the Special Olympics
Maryland high school students participate in the Cool School Polar Plunge at Sandy Point State Park
Minimum Wage Measure Sparks Heated Debate In House
Several Republican lawmakers voiced persisting opposition to Gov. Martin O’Malley’s measure to raise the Maryland minimum wage to $10.10 an hour, proposing a slew of changes to the bill on that would chip away at many of its provisions.
Legislative Proposal Could Give The Wealthy A Break From Estate Taxes
Opponents of the measure told lawmakers that the bipartisan proposal amounted to a tax break for Maryland’s wealthiest citizens.
NCAA President Calls for Student-Athlete Stipends
The idea that NCAA student-athletes are employees that deserve to be paid to play is “silly,” NCAA president Mark Emmert said Wednesday at an event at the University of Maryland.