George Washington University students joined forces with Hope Phones
on Tuesday to collect 20,000 used cell phones to benefit developing
countries.
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GW Students collect Phones for Hope
Children and Members of Congress Work to Break Reading Record
Local schoolchildren joined together with members of Congress Thursday in Washington, D.C., to help break the world reading record.
O’Malley Still Pursuing Offshore Wind Energy
Governor Martin O’Malley and U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar addressed the American Wind Energy Association Tuesday, affirming their interest in bringing offshore wind energy to America.
Students Celebrate the Agritourism Season in Baltimore County
Maryland farmers joined with hundreds of elementary school kids and state officials at a farm in Baltimore County on Tuesday to kick off the state’s fall agritourism season.
Cyber Security on the Rise in Maryland
State officials say there are a growing number of companies specializing in the development of security tools and technology, which is creating jobs throughout the state.
Maryland May Seek Waiver of No Child Left Behind School Reforms
President Obama announced last week that he is allowing states to request flexibility from the decade-old law in exchange for a more rigorous system that promotes college and career readiness.
Rockville Tackles Deer Population Problem
The start of fall in Maryland brings a change in the weather, falling leaves and increasing encounters with deer. In Montgomery County, officials say they’re trying to cope with an overpopulation of deer which has also resulted in an increase in Lyme disease.
Free Flu Shots for Baltimore County Residents
BALTIMORE– The H1N1 panic may have passed, but the State of Maryland and Baltimore County are staying on the offensive by offering free flu shots to residents. Everyone over six months of age is encouraged to receive a vaccine.
Maryland Universities Help Student Veterans
More and more veterans coming home from the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are signing up for college.
Ebooks Emerging on College Campuses
At the University of Maryland, many professors are suggesting students purchase online versions of textbooks in order to cut costs and decrease the burden of carrying their books.