With their close proximity to the federal government, Maryland hotels have been hit especially hard by the reduction in government travel spending.
Some Calvert County Residents Question Cove Point LNG Tanks
Some Calvert County residents uncomfortable with the proximity of Dominion’s single-walled tanks to their neighborhood and plans to use the facility to export LNG. Dominion officials said the tanks are safe and measures are in place to contain a leak.
On the Fast Track: Maryland Speedskaters Eye 2018 Olympics
Maryland has emerged as a hotbed of talent for the sport of short track speedskating. And two of its most promising athletes, local high school students 16-year-old Thomas Hong and 17-year-old Shaner LeBauer, could end up as members of Team USA at the 2018 Olympics in South Korea.
Montgomery County’s 311 center marks its 2 millionth call
The Montgomery County 311 center celebrated its 2 millionth call on January 24, 2014.
Taxes On Textbooks May Be Kept Without Vote
Delegate Michael D. Smigiel Sr. presented a bill that would eliminate the sales tax for college textbooks. For the seventh time since 2006, it may die without a vote.
Transportation Study Highlights Need for Safe Winter Driving
With Maryland and many other areas of the country having to battle the winter on treacherous roads, the American Highway Users Alliance is out with the results of a study on the importance of keeping the roads clear during the difficult winter months.
Lack of Manpower at Maryland Food Bank Slows Flow of Donations to Pantries
The Maryland Food Bank has the supplies to meet the high demands of local pantries. But it doesn’t have the manpower and needs volunteers.
O’Malley Signs Retroactive Health Insurance Bill
Gov. Martin O’Malley signed the emergency health care bill that will allow residents to retroactively enroll for coverage under the Maryland Health Insurance Plan after glitches plagued the exchange website.
Stink Bugs Pose Continuing Threat to Maryland Crops
Crop damage caused by the brown marmorated stink bug, an invasive species introduced to North America in the late 1990s, was particularly severe in 2010 and 2011. Although damage has decreased since then, there’s no reason to believe the insect is in decline.
Photos from the State of the Union
President Barack Obama, members of Maryland’s congressional delegation and others at the 2014 State of the Union.