They make your car bounce, sometimes you swerve to avoid them, other times you aren’t so lucky. Yes, we’re talking about potholes, and plenty of them. Today Prince Georges County’s Department of Public Works set out to smooth things over, launching their “Pothole Blitz.”
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.
GROCERY AUCTION: Food Discounts Come in Bulk at Chesapeake Marketplace
Calvert County residents flock to the Chesapeake Marketplace about once a month for the nearby grocery auction: a bidding war to get tons of food at cheap discounts.
NATIONAL WAGES: Airport Workers Fight For Higher Wages
Reagan National Airport workers teamed up with actor Danny Glover to advocate for what the workers call living wages.
ANNAPOLIS DISABILITY DAY: Advocates turn out to urge legislative support
Hundreds came from all over the state to speak out in Annapolis for many who can’t.
Dog Dancing Turns into a Blast of Fun
One local woman takes her decades of dance experience and translates it into a class for a unique sport featuring man’s best friend.
Lessons on the Snow: Baltimore’s Burton Chill
The Burton Chill Foundation takes underserved Baltimore children to Liberty Mountain Resort free of charge and teaches them life lessons, through snowboarding.
EMERGENCY PREP: NATIONAL GUARD EMERGENCY RESPONSE TRAINING
The National Guard teams up with first responders from throughout the region for emergency training exercises to prepare for the unexpected.
IGNITION INTERLOCKS: HEARING ON NOAH’S LAW
Police officers from around the state testified in favor of Noah’s Law at today’s hearing in Annapolis. Noah’s Law requires ignition interlocks for all motorists convicted of drunk driving.
Maryland’s ACLU Advocates for Police Accountability Legislation
Before the House of Delegate’s Judiciary Committee heard testimony on police reform legislation, the ACLU and local activists met to support tougher policy.