Lawmakers are calling for the park service to play a larger and more administerial role, especially as they strive to tell previously-untold stories about the watershed’s inhabitants.
Moore apologizes to wrongfully convicted Baltimore man
Demetrius Smith, who was wrongfully imprisoned on an erroneous murder conviction, was awarded more than $300,000 in compensation by the Board of Public Works.
Hellish tree of heaven weeds out native plants
As the invasive spotted lanternfly continues to spread nationwide, its proliferation has highlighted an even more worrisome invasive species: the prolific “stinking sumac,” or tree of heaven.
Seeing spotted lanternfly eggs? Scrape, smash, report them
The spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect, poses a serious threat to local farms and plants throughout Maryland.
Capitals evaluate prospects, look to the future at rookie camp
A handful of fans attended, buzzing with excitement over which rookies they might see suit up for the Capitals this year.
About The Howard Center
The Howard Center for Investigative Journalism, launched in 2019, gives University of Maryland Philip Merrill College of Journalism students the opportunity to work with news organizations across the country to report stories of national or international importance to the public.…
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The Local News Network at the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism aids news outlets throughout Maryland by creating important localized news content and by teaming those news outlets with student reporters. Merrill College launched the Local News…
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The Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism prepares students to be innovators and leaders in all facets of sports media. The center’s unique, experiential curriculum and public programs elevate and amplify discussion of race, gender, politics and the world —…