Elementary schoolers learned about gas safety from Marvel comic books.
Wreaths for Fallen Soldiers
A last minute change of fortune for Wreaths Across America volunteer Kristina Seidel who was seeking sufficient donations to place Christmas wreaths on the graves at the Annapolis Veterans Cemetery. For the first time every one of the 2,996 graves will be presented a wreath on December 12th.
DOUGLASS STATUE: Frederick Douglass Square dedicated at University of Maryland
Frederick Douglass Square was officially dedicated at a ceremony that featured remarks by campus and community leaders as well as Douglass’ own family. Some university students protested at the event, calling for a name change for the campus football stadium.
Parents Learning to Monitor Children’s Social Media Use To Avoid Predators
Parents are learning how to monitor their children online to avoid human trafficking predators.
Veterans Play Kayak Football to Form Military Community
Disabled veterans join with active duty service men and women in the water in a kayaking football competition. The competition is sponsored by
Team River Runner which provides adaptive water sports to help veterans and active duty service members readjust to civilian life.
Inmates Prepare Hundreds of Turkeys for Thanksgiving Dinner For Baltimore’s Homeless
Last year, the Bea Gaddy’s Thanksgiving annual dinner fed almost 50,000 Baltimoreans. The non-profit is preparing for thousands more this year. Turkeys are donated to the non-profit organization before being sent to the Maryland Correctional Institution in Hagerstown, where they are cleaned and prepared by the inmates.
Prince George’s County Council Approves E-Cigarette Regulations
The Prince George’s County Council voted 8 to 1 in favor of passing a new electronic cigarette law. The law bans the use of E-Cigarettes where regular cigarettes are banned, except in casinos.
Medal of Honor Awarded to University of Maryland Alum
At a White House Ceremony on Thursday, U.S. Army Captain Florent Groberg (retired) received the Medal of Honor for conspicuous gallantry in a ceremony at the White House. Florent, a University of Maryland graduate, tackled a suicide bomber during a combat mission in Afghanistan’s Kunar Province.
Weather Map: A New Map to Help Combat Climate Change
There’s a push underway to get the state to move quickly to adopt regulations to slow down the impact of climate change and supporters are hoping a new map showing the impact of severe weather on Maryland will help the battle.
Maryland State Highway Administration Prepares For A Stormy Winter
The Maryland State Highway Administration is gearing up to be certain they’re ready to roll along the state’s 17-thousand lane miles when the weather turns rough this coming winter.