Commitment to Justice: Retired Maryland Judge Continues to Try Cases

Four years after retirement, Maryland District Court Judge Robert C. Wilcox, continues to hear cases twice per week.

Unique Student-Run Bank in High School Teaches Financial Literacy

Parkdale High School was one of four schools chosen for the Capital One student-run bank branch, and the only one in Maryland.

Edwards, Cummings, Other Lawmakers Urge USDA Action on Slaughter of Sick Calves

Lawmakers are calling on the U.S. Department of Agriculture to ban the slaughter of sick, injured or weak calves for sale as meat.

Lawmakers Weigh Restrictions on Tracking Retail Shoppers Via Wi-Fi

Under the proposed legislation, businesses would be forced to notify consumers before tracking their shopping habits through Wi-Fi

Marijuana Debate Headed to Maryland Senate Committee

Maryland lawmakers are set to get their first real whiff of marijuana legislation this session with hearings scheduled on measures that look to lift or loosen the state’s ban on recreational use of the drug.

Insects Help Scientists Design and Build Smaller Drones

Inside the University of Maryland’s Autonomous Vehicle Laboratory is an unusual combination of insects, drones, and drones that look like insects.

Advocates Call for Athletic Trainers in Maryland High Schools

Advocates are pushing for change in Maryland counties that don’t have athletic trainers in every high school.

Debate Heats Up Over Cove Point

It’s a massive case of jobs versus the environment. On the first day of a key state permit hearing for a proposed gas export facility in Calvert County, hundreds hit the streets in protest.

Fresh, Locally Grown Food the Goal for New University Initiative

There’s just something about homegrown fruits and vegetables that make them taste better. And thanks to a new sustainable farming operation, students at the University of Maryland can get fresh, local produce even when they’re away at school.

Mikulski Calls for Kill Switches on Cell Phones to Protect Consumers’ Data

Sen. Barbara Mikulski supports a bill requiring cell phones to have a kill switch allowing victims of theft to deactivate the devices from a website.