Paws to Read is a program for children in elementary schools who can practice reading while enjoying the comfort of a K9 dog. They read aloud to the dog and volunteer with no other distractions. It is meant to help boost their confidence in a judgment-free zone. For some kids, the dogs make them feel more comfortable reading aloud.
The early spring brings in one of the worst pollen seasons yet
The warmer weather leads to early spring. That early spring makes the trees bloom earlier. Hence, more pollen. Due to the increase in pollen people say their allergies are much worse than usual.
Maryland pitcher Courtney Wyche started her own pitching camp where she coaches young girls
Courtney Wyche started her own pitching camp with her father. She coaches high schoolers along with her teammates, Kylie Goff and Kyra Pittman. Wyche started to teach herself how to pitch at age 10. Through that she developed a passion for teaching other young girls.
UberEats delivery guy builds up his own brand by documenting his deliveries
Josh Cavalero has been documenting his daily food deliveries on Instagram reels since August 2022. He started it as a way to connect with others in his community more. Through it, he’s been able to build his own brand. Cavalero hopes to expand it to more restaurant reviews that go deeper than what’s on the menu.
D.C. Mayor announces community policing project as Chief Contee retires to join FBI
D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced a community policing initiative to augment D.C.s dwindling police force ahead of the summer. This comes a day after Washington D.C. Metropolitan Police Chief Robert Contee stepped down after 33 years of service to join the FBI.
Cardin’s effort to push ERA forward falls short in the Senate
The Senate voted 51-47 in favor of the bipartisan resolution introduced by Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Maryland, but fell nine votes shy of the 60 vote threshold needed to clear a filibuster.
His chemotherapy over, Maryland’s Raskin says his cancer is ‘in remission’
WASHINGTON – Five months after receiving his cancer diagnosis, Maryland Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin announced Thursday that he completed chemotherapy treatment and his cancer is “in remission.” Raskin, 60, currently has no discernible cancer cells, according to a public letter the…
New MLB rules lead to shorter games and more stolen bases
A pitch clock, larger bases, and shift restrictions are the new normal for Major League Baseball, after being tested at the minor league level last year.
Maryland’s Ivey wants federal law raising age to 21 for semiautomatic rifle and shotgun buys
Exceptions to the proposed law would be active duty military personnel and full-time law enforcement officers.
US, South Korea announce plans for expanded space partnerships
The alliance is growing across sectors, including civil and commercial space travel and national security, and the two nations are strategizing to address the climate crisis together.