CNS collected data about the authors and content of the 56 books being challenged from author websites, publisher websites, book synopsis and other online sources.
Maryland’s Cardin to introduce bipartisan resolution backing Israel
Sens. Ben Cardin, D-Maryland, and Jim Risch, R-Idaho, said Thursday they will introduce a bipartisan resolution supporting Israel when the Senate returns next week.
Buttigieg presents tuition grant to Prince George’s, Baltimore County community college commercial driver’s license programs
The federal grant, part of the bipartisan infrastructure law, is supposed to help veterans, refugees and the underserved with tuition costs.
Farewell to panda-monium: National Zoo’s iconic bears going to China with no replacements
The departures come amid strained relations between the United States and China.
Halloween beetle sneaks inside to provide a scare as temps drop
These little bugs are extremely valuable to plant life but they bite, too.
As Laurel Park readies for Maryland Million, experts discuss safety of troubled sport
New safety measures may not be enough to quiet criticism of the sport, which has seen numerous, high-profile horse deaths.
Need a new way to relax? Try birding.
Birdwatching, or birding, is considered one of the fastest-growing outdoor activities in the country. According to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, about 45 million Americans participate in the hobby. Many people first picked up birding during the COVID-19 pandemic and discovered a new passion while restricted to their homes or trying to stay isolated outdoors.
Lawsuit accuses Maryland-based disability claims firm of unlawful practices
A recent lawsuit filed on behalf of veterans alleges that Just4Veterans, a Clarksburg, Maryland-based disability claims consultancy that operates nationally, is violating federal law.
Anne Arundel County gets $400,000 to help youths get back on track after low-level offenses
Maryland lawmakers secured $400,000 in funding last month for an Anne Arundel County-based diversion program for youths accused of low-level offenses. The program is called Fresh START (which stands for Fresh Safe, Trauma-Informed, Accountable, Restorative, Transparent).
Maryland’s Cardin vows to halt military aid to Egypt over human rights abuses
Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Maryland, announced plans to block future U.S. military aid and arms sales to Egypt unless that country shows “concrete, meaningful, and sustainable steps” to improve its human rights record.