School systems across Maryland are hoping to minimize zero-tolerance discipline scenarios by updating policies. The updates come at a time when the Justice Department has sued Meridian, Miss., saying it created a “school-to-prison pipeline.
Thousands Could Be Eating Contaminated Anacostia Fish
Half of the Anacostia fishermen share their contaminated fish with others along the watershed, according to a new survey released by local environmental groups.
Same-Sex Couples Can Prepare for Nuptials
Same-sex couples will soon be able to get Md. marriage licenses
Supreme Court Sends Health Care Religious Freedom Issue Back to 4th Circuit
A Christian university’s case challenging the Obama administration’s health care act as an abridgement of its religious freedom will get another hearing in federal court.
Maryland Stands Out With High Percentage of Women Managers
Stephanie Cohen, CEO of Golden & Cohen, a Gaithersburg-based insurance brokerage firm, for 23 years, and Ann Mitchell, CEO of Montgomery Hospice in Rockville for 14 years, are the facts behind the statistics: More women in Maryland worked as managers relative to other states in 2010.
Gambling Addicts – Addiction experts concerned about passage of Question 7
With the passage of Question 7 in Maryland expanding gambling in the state, addiction experts say they are concerned about a likely increase in the number of people who will seek treatment for gambling problems.
Great Fire of 1912 Helped Spark New Path For University of Maryland
The Great Fire of 1912 sparked a brand-new path for the University of Maryland.
Lottery Players Hoping Lightning Strikes Twice
Powerball players purchase tickets at location with previous luck.
Franchot Says Shop Locally This Holiday Season
State Comptroller Peter Franchot was in Bethesda Wednesday, urging Marylanders to step away from their computers and shop locally this holiday season.
Visitation Center Opens in Baltimore for Children of Domestic Violence Victims
A new center providing safe, supervised visitation between children of domestic violence victims and their parents opened Tuesday in Baltimore.