New Program Offers Free Meals, Cuts Hunger in Maryland Schools

Baltimore City joins list of school systems in Maryland offering free breakfasts and lunches to all students in public schools, regardless of income.

General Assembly Set to Hear Slew of Minimum Wage Bills Next Week

The options range in scope from one statewide increase to “county choice” measures that would grant jurisdictions the individual authority to set their own base rates of pay.

Lack of Manpower at Maryland Food Bank Slows Flow of Donations to Pantries

The Maryland Food Bank has the supplies to meet the high demands of local pantries. But it doesn’t have the manpower and needs volunteers.

Maryland Counties Eye Cameras for Ticketing Violators at School Bus Stops

Maryland drivers who illegally pass a stopped school bus may soon receive a ticket in the mail, as several counties move closer to mounting traffic cameras on the sides of buses.

Sixth District Congressional Race Features Crowded Field

More than a dozen candidates will contend for Maryland’s 6th Congressional District seat, now held by Rep. Roscoe Bartlett, D-Frederick.