Honeybees may be struggling worldwide, but Maryland is seeing a boom in amateur beekeepers. Despite a worrisome decline in the bee population over the last decade, the number of people registering as beekeepers with the state continues to grow—1,872 currently, up from 1,362 four years ago—according to the Maryland Department of Agriculture.
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American Supermarkets Failing to Curb Harmful CO2 Emissions, Study Finds
America’s 12 largest supermarkets and retailers are failing to curb their hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) emissions, adding large amounts of greenhouse gas to the environment, a new report finds.
Maryland Minute Update October 18, 2013
CNS reporter Ben Oldach wraps up this week’s top headlines in this edition of “Maryland Minute”
Maryland’s Achievement Gap Addressed by Democrats in Gubernatorial Race
Eliminating the achievement gap has become the center of discussion for Maryland’s 2014 Democratic gubernatorial candidates.
Tracking Maryland’s Biodiversity One Species at a Time
Two Maryland men have made it their mission to find out how many species of plants and animals call Maryland home.
New Maryland Driving Laws Take Effect
Several new state driving laws, including a law banning hand-held cell phones, took effect at the beginning of October.
New State Education Standards Discussed at Hearing
SPRINGDALE — The Maryland State Board of Education discussed the new curriculum framework with parents Tuesday at a public forum.
Restaurant Owner Working to Fix P.G. County “Food Desert”
According to the USDA, Prince George’s County has 22 food deserts. One man is looking to battle this problem by offering healthy eating options to residents.
Baseball Players at Risk for Concussions
A recent Harvard Medical School study showed that baseball is one of the safest sports for kids to play. However there are still major health risks facing kids playing baseball, especially catchers.
Gay Couples Travel to Maryland For Weddings
When Maryland became the southernmost state on the East Coast to legalize gay marriage, it became a destination-wedding location for some same-sex couples.