A group of protesters known as the “Raw Milk Freedom Riders” purchased raw milk from Pennsylvania and drove to the Food and Drug Administration in Maryland to protest the prohibition of selling raw milk across state lines.
Journalism Colleges Should Emulate Teaching Hospitals, Study Says
Media companies, struggling in a time of economic uncertainty, are increasingly relying on students to plug information gaps for the public, according to a new report released Friday at Journalism Interactive.
Maryland Ranked 10th Nationally for Energy Efficiency
A push to reduce peak electricity use and decrease money spent on energy has earned Maryland a spot in the top-10 most energy-efficient states, according to a report released Thursday by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy.
Artists Paint Annapolis
Artists from several states converged on Annapolis Thursday for the Paint Annapolis competition. They are painting the city’s architecture, plants and docks to submit to the Maryland Hall for Creative Arts on Sunday.
Health Officials Urge Vaccinations, but are Optimistic about Flu Season
Friday, the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene kicked off its annual prevention campaign with a free flu clinic at the Baltimore County Health Department. By 10:30 a.m., 250 vaccines had been administered despite the pouring rain.
Maryland Student Loan Defaults Increase
The percentage of borrowers in the state that defaulted on their federal student loans within the first two years of repayment rose from 6.7 percent in 2008 to 7.8 percent in 2009.