Maryland
Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Maryland Dems Push for Early Primary Election Date in 2024
The Maryland Democratic Party is asking for the state to be considered for an early primary for the 2024 presidential election. The party submitted a …
Maryland Art Exhibit Connects Past, Present in Fight for Civil Rights
A new museum exhibition in Baltimore opening to the public today aims to tell the story of Maryland's fight for civil rights, both in the past and …
MD's Montgomery County Conducts Urban Heat-Mapping Project
Maryland's most populous county is embarking on an urban heat-mapping project to better understand neighborhood heat inequities, which can affect …
MD Launches Brain Health Program for Older Adults
Maryland has launched a brain-health program in senior centers aimed at helping older adults experiencing memory loss. Called StrongerMemory…
Report: Emotional Stress a Pandemic Challenge for College Students
Current and prospective college students in Maryland and beyond are struggling with pandemic-related disruptions which can jeopardize their studies…
Report: Baltimore Lags Behind Cities in Solar-Power Installations
The amount of solar power installed in just nine U.S. cities exceeds the amount installed in the entire country 10 years ago, a new report finds…
Montgomery County Installs 'Litter Trap' to Keep Trash Out of Waterways
Montgomery County has installed its first-ever "litter trap," which will capture trash and debris and prevent it from flowing downstream into the Anac…
Marijuana Legalization in MD Up to Voters This November
Groups are raising awareness about a ballot initiative in Maryland to legalize adult-use recreational cannabis. The state House and Senate voted …
'Climate Solutions Now Act' Heads to Gov. Hogan's Desk
The Maryland General Assembly has passed legislation that, if signed into law, would strengthen the state's commitment to reducing greenhouse-gas …
Report: Youth Incarceration Rates Severely Undercounted
Although youth incarceration rates in the U.S. are on the decline, a report from The Sentencing Project reveals the number of young people being …
'No Child Grieves Alone': MD Conference Highlights Bereavement Support
The last two years have been devastating for children during the pandemic, dealing with isolation along with losing loved ones. A conference held in …
MD Bill Would Limit Police Interrogation of Youths without Adult Present
In Maryland, police are not required to call guardians or an attorney before interrogating a young person accused of a crime. A bill making its way …