One local dragon boat team’s battle to the finish line started long before they hit the water. The Annapolis Dragon Boat Club is made of breast cancer survivors and supporters. They recently set a Guinness World Record for breast cancer survivors paddling a half marathon in a Dragon Boat.
Baltimore man says the yoyo is his reason for living
It’s a toy with its own special ups and downs. But for Coffin Nachtmahr of Baltimore, Maryland, the YoYo is his whole life.
Americans compete for national lawnmower racing title
It’s an unusual sport, but lawn mower racing has been in the United States for a quarter of a century. The United States Lawnmower Racing Association celebrated its anniversary recently at Bowles Farms in St. Mary’s County.
Students and parents hit the street for Walk-to-School Day
A local Montgomery County elementary school was one of more than 100 schools in Maryland to participate in national Walk to School Day. And a broken leg couldn’t keep one local elementary school student from joining in.
Thousands of pounds of food collected in annual statewide food drive for Hunger Action Month
The Maryland Department of Transportation completed Operation Orange as part of September’s Hunger Action Month. Trucks of donated food were transported to the Maryland Food Bank and sorted for redistribution to those in need.
Montgomery County tackles drivers passing stopped school buses
Montgomery County is stepping up its efforts to crackdown on motorists who break the law and put children at risk when their vehicles pass stopped school buses.
Anne Arundel county fire firefighters kickoff fire safety month with Best Buddies
The Anne Arundel County Professional Firefighters partnered with Best Buddies Maryland for their second annual event to kickoff fire safety month.
Free screening serves as first step in fighting potentially deadly disease
Over 30 million adults in the United States have kidney disease, according to the National Kidney Foundation. For Hispanics, the risk is nearly double that of all other Americans. A free screening opportunity in Anne Arundel County last weekend helped with raising awareness and getting those who are at risk to take an important first step in dealing with a potentially deadly disease.
UMD student waits over a week to hear from family in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria
University of Maryland sophomore Gabriela Anglada was hundreds of miles away from her home of San Juan, Puerto Rico when Hurricane Maria hit. After speaking to her family that night, she could not reach them for 10 days. Now, Anglada is busy raising money to help with the Puerto Rico relief effort.
Bells sound at National Cathedral to honor the victims of the Las Vegas massacre
The bells rang at Washington’s National Cathedral Tuesday, once for each for victim of the massacre in Las Vegas on Sunday. For the religious leaders from throughout the area who participated in the observance, the sounding of the bells was more than just a memorial…it was a call for action.