In honor of Maryland black WWI vet, Van Hollen introduces bill to ‘right historic wrongs’

CAMBRIDGE, Maryland – During World War I, Army Sgt. William Butler charged a squad of Germans and overran their position “single-handedly” with an automatic weapon slung over his shoulder, freeing U.S. prisoners, and “taking some of his own,” according to…

Repopulating rural: Can Salisbury and other small urban enclaves make rural cool again?

SALISBURY, Maryland — Salisbury Mayor Jake Day, 34, has a floor-to-ceiling erasable board dotted with Post-it notes on the longest wall of his office. It’s a jarring display of terrestrial organization for a millennial, but Day is hardly old school.…

American Indian Heritage Month kicks off in Salisbury

Governor Hogan recently proclaimed November 2016 as American Indian Heritage Month. Salisbury University hosted its kickoff, the 3rd Annual American Indian Heritage Celebration.

Lack of Manpower at Maryland Food Bank Slows Flow of Donations to Pantries

The Maryland Food Bank has the supplies to meet the high demands of local pantries. But it doesn’t have the manpower and needs volunteers.

New Program Connects Children to Mental Health Services

Primary care doctors given resources to take a more active role in children’s mental health.

Salisbury Company Banking on Wind Farms to Create Jobs

Salisbury-based AC Wind is poised to benefit from the newest iteration of Gov. Martin O’Malley’s offshore wind farming bill.

Brothers Create Superhero to Defend Eastern Shore

Batman defends Gotham City.  “The Fall,” a new superhero created by two brothers, patrols the small towns and beaches of Maryland’s Eastern Shore.