With recent surveys showing the organic food market continuing to grow, the recent Natural Products Expo in Baltimore brought together vendors from 21 countries ready to do their part to turn more consumers–and businesses–green.
DC Fair Holds Marijuana Competition
The first ever marijuana-growing contest was held at Washington, D.C.’s state fair.
Multi-County Battle Underway to Fight Cell Towers On School Playgrounds
UPPER MARLBORO-Activists from Anne Arundel, Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties took their fight to halt construction of cell towers on public school playgrounds to a meeting of the Prince George’s County Board of Education. By Cara LaMaina.
Maryland’s Medical Marijuana Program Provides Insight for Prospective Business Owners
BETHESDA – Prospective medical marijuana business owners learn the ins and outs about state and federal laws as the state of Maryland gears up to implement its own medical marijuana law.
Police Reveal More About the Columbia Mall Shooter
New information has been uncovered about the shooting at the Mall in Columbia in January that took the lives of two young adults – including how the Columbine shooting in Colorado played a role.
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.
Debate Heats Up Over Cove Point
It’s a massive case of jobs versus the environment. On the first day of a key state permit hearing for a proposed gas export facility in Calvert County, hundreds hit the streets in protest.
Checking the Pulse on Maryland’s Hearts
LINTHICUM- Maryland’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene partnered with the CDC’s Million Hearts Campaign to fight heart disease and prevent over 1 million heart attacks and strokes by 2017.
2-1-1 Healthcare: Getting Marylanders Coverage
Local health leaders and politicians were joined by linebacker London Fletcher and former NFL player Rick “Doc” Walker to reveal new advertisements for Maryland’s 2-1-1 Healthcare campaign.
Baseball Players at Risk for Concussions
A recent Harvard Medical School study showed that baseball is one of the safest sports for kids to play. However there are still major health risks facing kids playing baseball, especially catchers.