WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump’s proposed 2018 federal budget could be a boost to Maryland’s sprawling defense industry but negatively affect the state’s economy in other areas, according to analysts. The administration’s so-called “skinny budget,” unveiled in March, seeks to…
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Maryland could host the nation’s largest offshore wind farm
The Maryland Public Service Commission is considering two proposals for turbines off the coast of Ocean City, giving Maryland the potential to host the nation’s largest offshore wind farm.
Netflix DVD subscribers are holding on, 4 million strong
DVD subscribers are falling, but they continue to contribute to Netflix’s bottom line.
Ellicott City flood recovery inspires local business to open despite the challenges
Though EC Pops had a sweet grand opening on April 1st, a close call with Mother Nature nearly prevented that from ever happening. But after seeing the community pull together following Ellicott City’s devastating flood in the summer of 2016 the owners of the specialty popcorn store said they were inspired to make the business work.
Marylanders file #taxday struggles and triumphs on Twitter
It’s #taxday! Marylanders tell of tax troubles and triumphs on Twitter.
Battle over requiring helmets for female lacrosse players
Protective helmets are often required for bicyclists, bikers and some sports, like football. But when it comes to lacrosse young men and boys who play the sport are required to wear them but girls and women usually are not. And some suggest it may time to change those rules.
Baltimore shooting victim turns his personal tragedy into a positive program for young boys
More than two decades after nearly losing his own life, a Baltimore man has created a unique program aimed at helping middle school boys discover who they can be. Damion Cooper uses yoga and martial arts to teach young men how to cope with stress and anger.
Carroll Arts Center’s sweet PEEPS art display is a seasonal favorite
Nearly two hundred pieces of art made from Peeps, the sugar-covered marshmallow candies, are on display at the tenth annual Carroll Arts Center Peep Show.
A military plane crashes in Prince George’s County
Shortly after takeoff from Joint Base Andrews, an F-16 plane on its way to conduct routine training in Pennsylvania experienced a mechanical problem and crashed in a wooded area between two neighborhoods. There were no reported injuries on the ground and the pilot, who has not been identified, safely ejected and landed about a mile from the crash.