The Washington, D.C., NFL team is not the only one facing questions about using the name redskins. High schools across the country are debating whether to continue using it.
Amid Safety Debate, Maryland Sees Decline in High School Football Participation
The 3.5 percent drop in Maryland over the last five years is consistent with a national decrease of 3.16 percent. Officials have not singled out a particular reason for the decline, but acknowledge safety is a growing concern.
Small Businesses Say They will be Hurt by Maryland Gas Tax Increases
Business owners say they will be hurt by Gov. Martin O’Malley’s gas tax, which passed the Senate Friday.
Leading Lawyers Praise 50-year-old High Court Decision, But Call for Expansion
While the 50-year-old Supreme Court ruling that held lawyers in criminal courts are “necessities, not luxuries” forever changed the nation’s judicial landscape, legal professionals argue its promises have largely gone unfulfilled.
University of Maryland Student Arrested in Child Pornography Sting
A University of Maryland freshman was arrested this week on charges of distributing child pornography and crossing state lines to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor, according to a criminal complaint.
Reading, Writing With Paul Revere Proves Learning Is an Art
Imagine a classroom where math is taught with Matisse and reading is learned through drama rather than a textbook.
Prince George’s Delegates Split on Proposed County Education Bill
Following the introduction of a bill in the Senate that would alter the current power structure in Prince George’s County’s school system, some in the House expressed opposition to it while others believe giving County Executive Rushern L. Baker III more authority may be the way to improve the county’s schools.
Annapolis Police Department Participates in Global Law Enforcement Tweet-a-Thon
More than 230 law enforcement organizations around the world participated in the first Global Police Tweet-a-Thon last Friday, including four in Maryland.
Demonstrators Optimistic that Supreme Court Will Repeal DOMA
Chants calling for equality rang out across the front steps of the Supreme Court Wednesday, as marriage equality supporters gathered to wave American flags and carry colorful signs while the court inside heard a challenge to the Defense of Marriage Act.
Foosball More Than Just a Game For One Maryland Resident
For most people, foosball is just that game you sometimes play with friends. For Kristin Grogan and the competitors at the Maryland State Foosball Championships, it’s a way of life.