House committee discusses combatting heroin epidemic

Baltimore City’s health commissioner joins a panel updating the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on the growing problem of abuse of illegal opioids, like heroin, as well as controlled substances, like oxycodone.

Blacksmith Guild Forges New Path

Blacksmithing may not be a popular hobby in the 21st century, but a special club in Anne Arundel County is continuing to hammer away at this centuries-old craft.

READ ACROSS AMERICA DAY: Celebrating Dr.Seuss’ Birthday

State Comptroller Peter Franchot and students from Walter S. Mills-Parole Elementary School attend Read Across America Event at Anne Arundel County Library.

Maryland Lawmakers Invite Local Teens to Compete in Annual “App” Challenge

Lawmakers are challenging local students to channel their enthusiasm for all things technological to make the app world a better place.

COURT KIDS: Anne Arundel County students visit District Court

More than 100 middle and high school students from Anne Arundel County spent a day in District Court learning about the judicial system and the risks of driving while impaired.

Gov. Hogan Announces Transit Plan for Baltimore City

Governor Larry Hogan announces $135 million in targeted investments to transform and improve transit throughout the Baltimore metropolitan area.

Eight Maryland Schools Awarded 2015 Blue Ribbons

Eight Maryland schools were awarded National Blue Ribbons for 2015 by the U.S. Department of Education this week. The eight winners included six public and two parochial schools.

Pope Visits Local Church As He Wraps Up His Visit to Washington

Final stop for Pope Francis on the Washington leg of his U.S. visit was St. Patrick’s Church and the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington where a few lucky members of the church got the chance to be in the same room with the visiting Pope.

Students and Businesses Make the Best of the Power Outage

University of Maryland officials say there were no serious problems or lasting consequences from Tuesday’s power failure….

The Peak of the 2015 Cherry Blossom Festival

Tourism peaked in the District this past weekend thanks to the 2015 Cherry Blossom Festival.