A celebration of President George Washington’s 285th birthday and the naturalization of 51 new American citizens from 32 countries brought hundreds of visitors to Mount Vernon.
New Harriet Tubman National Park opening on the Eastern Shore
The Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center is opening this weekend in Dorchester County on the Eastern Shore.
Coast Guard launches new ship to help protect Maryland waters
A bigger and better Coast Guard Cutter, the Lawrence Lawson, is about to sail the waters around Maryland to help with search and rescue, prevent overfishing and keep the seas and sea creatures safe.
Legislators ask governor to increase HBCU funding
Maryland’s historically black colleges say there are inequalities when it comes to being properly funded by the state. A senate committee heard testimony on a bill REQUIRING the Governor to include additional for the state’s HBCU’s in his budget.
Terrapin Three-Peat for UMD women’s basketball team
For the third straight year, Maryland won the Big10 Women’s Basketball Tournament, this time with a mix of veteran experience and a youthful bench.
Lady Terps snag the win against Minnesota in the tourney
In their first game of the Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament, Maryland faced off against Minnesota, and came out with the victory, their second win by double-digits this year against the Golden Gophers.
Lady Terps prep for road to third consecutive tournament title
Coach Brenda Frese and her Lady Terps prepare for competition in the 24th Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament. Maryland sits as the No.2 seed and will go head to head against No.10 Minnesota in their first matchup of the tourney. If the Terps bring the championship back to College Park, they will become the first Big Ten school to win three straight conference titles.
ACA supporters prepare for possible changes in Obamacare
With President Trump making it clear in his speech to a joint session of Congress on Tuesday that he still intends to make changes in the Affordable Care Act, health advocates are teaming up with some Annapolis lawmakers to provide protection for Maryland residents should that happen.
She-Shed offers quiet and camaraderie for women
It’s a woman’s alternative to the “man cave.” She-sheds are popping up around Maryland and the rest of the country.
Maryland Zoo’s baby giraffe gets name after public votes
The newest resident at the Maryland Zoo at Baltimore is an endangered, six-foot tall baby giraffe. She was born at the Zoo just over two weeks ago but she was without a name. After the 26-thousand members of the public voted for one of six names…the little giraffe is nameless no more.