Convenience store donates newest member of the Baltimore Police Department

Slurpee, a four-year-old chocolate draft horse, is the newest member of the Baltimore City Police Department. Slurpee, donated by 7-Eleven, has been in training for the past few months. City Police say the horse will be part of their community relations outreach effort.

Local sailors participate in the 505 World Championship sailing regatta

All this week in Annapolis, sailors from around the world are taking part in one of the largest international sailing regattas, the 505 World Championships. The competition features the best dinghy racers who come from 12 different countries and include both former world and North American champions. The race, in Annapolis for the first time, was last in the U.S. in 2009.

Hundreds turn out for the 2017 Maryland Lighthouse Challenge

Hundreds turned out recently to take on this year’s Maryland Lighthouse Challenge. The goal was to visit all 10 of the state’s land-based lighthouses by the end of the weekend.

Maryland lawmakers address rising Baltimore City crime

Baltimore City’s mayor and police commissioner joined with other officials and members of the public in a marathon hearing before state lawmakers who are looking for suggestions on how to curb the city’s growing violence.

Marylanders Grow Oyster program kicks off 10th year

Some 1500 waterfront homeowners throughout Maryland are taking delivery of thousands of oyster spat, young oysters, as part of the “Marylanders Grow Oysters Program” which gives local residents the chance to help re-populate the state’s oyster population.

Pro Trump rally on national mall

Several hundred people gathered on the national mall last weekend for a pro Trump rally. But what was being called the “mother of all rallies” came up a little short. 

NOAA research center opens up to public for first time

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Center for Climate and Weather Prediction threw its doors open to the public for the first time this past weekend. The open house celebrated the center’s fifth anniversary and was a chance for experts to educate and inspire the public. 

Free dental services provided to hundreds at weekend clinic

One in five Americans has unmet dental needs. This past weekend hundreds traveled to the University of Maryland’s Xfinity Center for the chance to receive dental care.

Students return to school with big welcome back

This week’s return to school for students at one Prince George’s County middle school was extra special. Dads and male mentors, who signed online pledges to help with greeting students on the first day of classes, were on hand for a special welcome back.

Ocean City J-1 visa in jeopardy

Ocean City businesses say they are dependent on international workers to fill their seasonal jobs.