Following their recognition by the state in 2012, Maryland’s Piscataway Native Americans have been struggling to raise awareness for their culture. Now, they’re reaching out to the public through a mobile educational program, taking the Piscataway culture to the people in an effort to make their voices heard.
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No Suprises for Maryland in 2014 US Census Bureau Data
There weren’t any surprises for Maryland when the United States Census Bureau released its population estimates for 2014.
Gubernatorial Candidates Run The Gamut On Views About Marijuana
The seven major candidates vying to replace Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley in 2015 expressed a broad range of views on marijuana decriminalization and legalization.
Gubernatorial Candidates Split on Minimum Wage
When Gov. Martin O’Malley claimed a minimum wage increase as his top priority of the 2014 legislative session, his final as governor, he sparked a firestorm of debate between lawmakers in Annapolis and the handful of candidates fighting to succeed him.
Lawmakers Consider Measure That Would Mandate Paid Sick Leave
The Maryland Earned Sick and Safe Leave Act would make the state the second in the nation to require private sector businesses to provide paid sick days to workers.
School-Based Probation Officers Keep Close Eye on Students
Department of Juvenile Services “Spotlight on Schools” program closely monitors and provides support for students in the juvenile justice system.
Thousands of Maryland High School Student-Athletes Get Concussion Test
This fall, 10,250 student-athletes have had baseline concussion testing in Montgomery County, continuing a trend of school systems in Maryland taking youth concussions more seriously.
State, Feds Say Charles County Development Plan Would Endanger Natural Resources
State and local governments disagree about what to do about development plans in Charles County, an area rich in natural resources and economic potential, with its proximity to Washington and strong military presence.
Metropolitan Sprawl Puts Urban in Suburban
The Washington, D.C., suburbs are expanding faster than any other part of Maryland, and the biggest growth is occurring along its periphery, in Charles and Frederick counties — two counties that share critical attributes, their leaders say.