Local Starbucks Stores Push for Alcohol Sales in New Program

WASHINGTON — Five Starbucks stores in the District of Columbia have requested licenses to serve alcohol in an effort to bring more nighttime business. This news comes after Starbucks announced a new menu lineup late last year called “Starbucks Evenings.”…

Baltimore Teams with Farmers to Help City Employees, Poor

BALTIMORE – It’s a rainy Thursday afternoon in the Abel Wolman Municipal Building downtown and boxes of fresh fruits and vegetables are being carted up to the conference room by a local farmer. Baltimore City employees line up, plastic and…

Maryland Food Recovery: No Meal Left Behind

To address the national food distribution and waste problem, organizations across Maryland are taking the initiative and going straight to the source of extra, edible food: supermarkets, farms and colleges.

Venison, the Other Red Meat, on Maryland Tables

“You can barely tell it’s not beef when it’s cooked right.”

Fresh, Locally Grown Food the Goal for New University Initiative

There’s just something about homegrown fruits and vegetables that make them taste better. And thanks to a new sustainable farming operation, students at the University of Maryland can get fresh, local produce even when they’re away at school.

Legislation Aims to Ensure Maryland Crab Cakes are True to Name

Lawmakers in the state capital are being asked to consider a new bill that would prohibit restaurants and markets from selling mislabeled seafood, and require labeling of the origins of crabmeat.

Food Allergies on the Rise For Maryland and DC Children

Food allergies in children have been on the rise, increasing 50 percent since 1997, with Maryland and D.C. having the highest rates in the country.

Maryland Wine Industry Sees Tremendous Growth Over Past Decade

Maryland’s wine industry, while not a powerhouse in the world of vino, has seen tremendous growth over the past decade and the state has the potential to become a major center of wine production in time, experts said.

Food Recovery Across Montgomery County

In one of the wealthiest counties in the nation, it is hard to tell who may need extra assistance.

Restaurant Owner Working to Fix P.G. County “Food Desert”

According to the USDA, Prince George’s County has 22 food deserts. One man is looking to battle this problem by offering healthy eating options to residents.