If a House bill is passed, Maryland Jews will be able to purchase kosher wines from international and online retailers.
Maryland Researchers to Probe Regional Impact of Climate Change
From potential heat waves to increased cases of respiratory illness and outbreaks of infectious disease, Maryland scientists are looking to predict how climate change will affect health to help communities prepare.
A “Perfect Storm” for Oysters in Harris Creek
Oysters are restoring themselves naturally in the Eastern Shore’s Harris Creek, thanks in part to good weather conditions last year. Harris Creek is also the site of the Oyster Recovery Partnership’s tributary-wide effort to restore oysters in the Chesapeake Bay.
Local Animal Rescue Shelters Play Cupid, Pair Homeless Pups With Human Companions
More than 20 different rescue groups and shelters from across the Mid-Atlantic region went looking for love last Saturday, attending the fifth annual, “Camp Bow Wow Cupids and Canine’s Adopt-a-thon” to match needy pets with potential owners.
O’Malley’s Makes Push for Veterans Full Employment Act
Gov. Martin O’Malley addressed the Senate Hearing Committee on Education Health and Environmental Affairs regarding a bill that would break down barriers of employment some recently returned veterans face.
Maryland Legislators Will Debate a Temporary Ban on Fracking
Members of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network gathered outside the Maryland State House Wednesday to advocate for a proposed moratorium on hydraulic fracturing.
Graphic: The Facebook Hookup Through Tinder and Bang With Friends
Two new Facebook apps, Tinder and Bang With Friends, are helping users find love without fear of rejection. Here’s how they work.
New Facebook Tech Solves Fear of Rejection Problem in Dating
Teams of clever app developers have found a novel technological solution to overcome an age-old dating problem: figuring out whether someone you’re interested in feels the same way.
Rescued Sea Turtles Find Temporary Home in Baltimore
A symposium brings attention to issues affecting sea turtles in the Chesapeake Bay and animal rescue efforts at the National Aquarium.
Law Experts: Stalking Student-athletes’ Twitter, Facebook Presence Increases Universities’ Liability
A university that stalks or bans student-athletes’ Facebook and Twitter accounts may be legally out of bounds, sports law experts say.