Gaithersburg deli offers opportunities for special workers

That’s a Wrap is a deli that hires people with developmental disabilities to prepare and serve its wraps, salads, smoothies, and other healthy meal options. It is run by Montgomery County nonprofit Community Support Services.

Candidate mask sales could predict the next president

Costume retailer Spirit Halloween has accurately predicted the presidential election winner based on Halloween mask sales for two decades. And this year, there’s a spooky prediction for Hillary Clinton.

Presidential pardon helps turn tragedy around for local mother

“Tragedy” is a word mother and salon owner Teresa Dawkins knows only too well. But after the deaths of three of her children, President Obama stepped in to make sure this story has a happy ending.

New law aims to give homeless students better access to education

Homeless students face many unique struggles, like finding transportation, stable housing and consistency with school attendance. The Every Student Succeeds Act, effective Oct. 1, hopes to fix just that.

Blind residents speak up about challenges in Prince George’s County

The National Federation of the Blind’s National Harbor Chapter visit the Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker to discuss problems and possible solutions. One woman says there’s still life after vision loss.

Vocal Majority makes national tour to get out the vote to prevent gun violence

ANNAPOLIS – With three weeks until the election, the “Vocal Majority” is taking a bus tour around the country, stopping in 47 cities through 14 states in 42 days.

Maryland shelter assists with aftermath resulting from Hurricane Matthew

Anne Arundel County’s SCPA is working to make more room for Hurricane Matthew rescue dogs. The shelter had already taken in seven hurricane rescues from South Carolina, but now regions of the state with unexpected flooding are turning to Maryland for help.

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UMD students react to Trump assault allegations

COLLEGE PARK – The discourse on the campaign trail is heating up, and students are beginning to gain interest as well. With the new allegations against Donald Trump coming out this week, the Prevent Sexual Assault club on campus is trying to start a new dialogue.

Maryland & D.C. team up to clean Anacostia River

District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett, and Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker met Thursday to sign the Anacostia Accord. The Accord is part of a larger effort by to restore water quality throughout the watershed.