It was 5 a.m. when Geoff Britten grabbed the thick red rope that hung from the top of the metal structure that was Mt. Midoriyama, his eyes looking skyward at the prize. He had been competing all evening, and the…
Local sheriffs join in effort to get Congress to approve immigration reform
Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler was among several sheriffs from Maryland who joined with dozens of other sheriffs from around the country on Capitol Hill Wednesday urging lawmakers to approve legislation they say will increase border security and reform the country’s immigration system.
On Twitter, creative, meme-filled conversations help NBA stand out
Far more than in other professional sports leagues, NBA teams’ official social presences have adopted online personas that mimic the meme-filled, emoji-heavy method of discourse favored by young digital natives.
Baltimore neighborhood recovery continues three years after the death of Freddie Gray
Dwayne Weaver has owned Keystone pharmacy in West Baltimore for 32 years. He says the aftermath of the destruction that followed the death of Freddie Gray three years ago left his store 95 percent empty. While Weaver and his pharmacy are back in business again serving the community, he says he’s not sure whether the city is safer, despite crime being reported down 33 percent from this time last year.
Repair crews hit the street to smooth over winter’s bumps in the road with a pothole blitz
They are annoying, sometimes even dangerous, and they’re certain to be a challenge to motorists attempting to dodge them after a long winter. So, this week, Prince George’s County road crews turned into the Pothole Patrol to smooth over those bumps in the road.
Amazon incentive plan awaits Governor’s signature
Governor Hogan’s $8.5 billion incentive plan to help convince Amazon to build its second headquarters in Montgomery County won final legislative approval in Annapolis on Wednesday sending the bill on to the Governor for his signature.
Museum uses oysters to highlight Annapolis, Chesapeake Bay history
When it comes to learning about Maryland’s seafood history past and present, there’s a little known museum in Annapolis where visitors can find out all about it through some hands experiences.
Orioles fans celebrate the opening day of baseball season
As the 2018 baseball season kicked off on Thursday, Baltimore Orioles fans remained hopeful that this year will take the team into the playoffs.
Maryland Senate considers bill banning gay conversion therapy
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland – Maryland could become the 10th state in the country to prohibit the controversial practice of “gay conversion therapy” by health professionals on minors. The Maryland state senate on Tuesday gave preliminary approval to a bill that would classify the practice as unprofessional conduct. If a health professional were found to have violated the prohibition they would be subject to discipline from the state’s licensing board.
New exhibit offers virtual, alternative cherry blossom experience
With the colder than usual weather having delayed the peak bloom of Washington’s cherry blossoms visitors can take in a virtual, interactive look at the blossoms at ARTECHOUSE, an interactive art space in Southwest Washington only a few blocks from the National Mall.