Students, Families Join Walk to School Day
The annual “Walk and Roll” to School Day was Wednesday. Most county elementary schools would take part, according to the county. Families and local leaders joined an event Wednesday morning… Read More
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Kaiser Permanente Union Members Stage Short-Term Strike
Some employees of the health care provider Kaiser Permanente walked off the job in protest of what they called bad faith bargaining and staffing problems. In Maryland, all facilities are… Read More
Funcionarios Esperan que el Nuevo Refuerzo de COVID-19 Impulse las Tasas de Vacunación
La campaña de vacunación contra el COVID-19 del condado este año se centrará en gran medida en educar a las personas sobre cómo y dónde obtener el nuevo refuerzo de… Read More
County Changes Policy for Growers Building Greenhouse Structures on Urban, Suburban Properties
A policy “barrier” has been changed for food growers in the county who want to build a greenhouse-like structure on urban and suburban properties. The county’s Department of Permitting Services… Read More
Officials Hope New COVID-19 Booster Will Push Vaccination Rates
The county’s COVID-19 vaccine campaign this year will largely focus on educating people about how and where to get the new booster. Last month, the FDA authorized a new COVID-19… Read More
Judge Blocks Portions of Gun Law
A federal judge restricted parts of a new gun law that went into effect Sunday in Maryland. The Maryland Gun Safety Act of 2023 was enacted to restrict where guns… Read More
Maryland Publica Reporte de Calificaciones de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado
Según numerosas asociaciones educativas, incluida la Evaluación Nacional del Progreso Educativo, los estudiantes de todo el país continúan luchando con los efectos de la pandemia en su rendimiento académico. Entonces,… Read More
Safe Streets Act Signed Into Law
A bill aimed to make streets safer for pedestrians and bicyclists has been signed into law. County Executive Marc Elrich signed the Safe Streets Act of 2023 on Wednesday in… Read More
Los Costos de Cuidado Infantil de Maryland se Encuentran Entre los más Altos del País
Una encuesta realizada por United Way del Área de la Capital Nacional analiza los 50 estados y los crecientes costos del cuidado infantil. Los habitantes de Maryland pagan algunos de… Read More
Field of Screams Opens for the Season
Those looking for a night of scares can find it in Olney. Field of Screams Maryland is open for the season. Some scenes may be scary for some audiences. Viewer… Read More
Blair Students’ Antisemitic Salute Latest of Increasing Incidents in County, State
There were 77 antisemitic incidents in Maryland during 2022, which is an increase of 60% over 2021, when there were 48 incidents, according to the 2022 Maryland Department of State… Read More
Study: Maryland Ranked 9th Most Diverse State in U.S.
According to a Wallet Hub study released Wednesday, diversity in Maryland ranks ahead of 40 other states in the U.S. California (#1), Texas (#2), Hawaii (#3), New Jersey (#4), Florida… Read More