The state of Maryland hired an outside firm to conduct public forums throughout November to aid in the search for a new state superintendent.
College Unveils Second Community-Scale Wind Turbine on Eastern Shore
The turbine at Chesapeake College in Wye Mills is the first on the Eastern Shore.
Disaster Drill Tests DC Area’s Emergency Responders
Maryland Fire and Rescue, Emergency Response Service and more than a dozen Maryland hospitals take part in Capital Shield 2012, a full-scale test of the region’s ability to respond to a mass casualty terrorist attack.
Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center Continues to Serve Community
A year after a sexual assault center in Prince George’s County expanded its services, officials say it has helped discover more victims of domestic violence.
Snakeheads, If You Can’t Beat ’em, Eat ’em
If you can’t beat ’em, eat ’em. That was the slogan behind the snakehead cook-off event at Rockfish Restaurant in Annapolis. Nine chefs from Maryland and D.C. teamed up to prepare a six-course meal of snakehead dishes to help raise money for the Annapolis-based non-profit, Oyster Recovery Partnership.
Nutrition Education Program Battles Food Deserts in PG County
Food Smart Fresh Start, a nutrition education program operated by the University of Maryland, is helping low-income families get both information about and access to fresh fruit and vegetables.
University Launches New Crime-Fighting App
Thanks to a new smart phone application, students and staff at the University of Maryland may be able to stay a little safer on campus.