Maryland
Marylanders Encouraged to Test for Radon
January is National Radon Action Month and officials are encouraging Marylanders to test their homes. Radon is a radioactive gas produced by the …
Maryland Improves on Green Building Ranking
Maryland ranks fifth in the nation on a new report on green building in the U.S. The U.S. Green Building Council released its annual rankings of …
Supporting Students Through the Grief Process
Knowing how to approach the grief of others can be difficult, although things can get more complicated when addressing the grief of students in …
Maryland Hospital Capacity Strained: High Demand, Staffing Challenges
Maryland's health officials are appealing to the public to take precautions as the state's hospital bed availability is once again strained. Many …
MD Gov.-Elect Expresses Support for Medical Aid in Dying
Advocates of medical aid in dying are cheering recent statements by Gov.-Elect Wes Moore in support of patients having the option. The governor-…
The Grassroots Fight for Housing Justice in Baltimore
By Jaisal Noor for Yes! Magazine.Broadcast version by Brett Peveto for Maryland News Connection reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Public …
Quality Assurance Workers at MD-Based ZeniMax Vote to Unionize
Employees at Microsoft's ZeniMax Online Studios have voted to form a union and begin collective bargaining with the tech giant. The ZeniMax quality …
Preventable Vision Loss Highlighted During Glaucoma Awareness Month
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, and with no symptoms, experts say it is important for Marylanders to get regular eye exams. Glaucoma is the …
AARP Maryland Sets 2023 Legislative Priorities
AARP Maryland has just released its legislative priority list for the coming year, with health and consumer protection issues topping the list…
Food Insecurity Looms Amid Inflation, End of COVID Era Supports
The issue of charity around meals is a common theme during the holidays, though this year the prospect of a sudden drop-off in federal benefits has …
Study: Kids in Child Care Not More Likely to Exhibit Problematic Behaviors
New research shows kids in child care aren't more likely to exhibit behavior problems than other children. The study, published in the journal …
Advocates: Increase NLRB Funding During Lame-Duck Congress
With a wave of unionization sweeping across America, the agency that oversees labor relations is struggling to keep up. The National Labor Relations …