Animal lovers had to wait five excruciating months since her birth, but Bao Bao was finally put on full display in the panda house at the National Zoo. Dressed in warm coats and panda hats, fans showed up bright and early for the unveiling.
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Purple Line construction set back another year
Lawmakers and advocates for the proposed Purple Line discussed final funding options for the light rail on Monday in Annapolis.
Group Protests Montgomery County Fire Chief Nomination
As the Montgomery County Council works to appoint Interim Fire Chief Steve Lohr to the permanent position, a group called McDonald’s Crew for Change seeks to knock down the nomination, accusing Lohr of racism.
O’Malley Pushes Minimum Wage Increase in his Last State of the State Address
O’Malley urged members of the Maryland General Assembly to pass legislation increasing the state’s minimum wage to $10.10 an hour, telling lawmakers that a thriving middle class is the key to a thriving economy.
Lieutenant Governor Proposes $4.3 Million Expansion of Pre-K
Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown announced a $4.3 million expansion of prekindergarten to add an additional 1,600 children from a broader economic base, packaged with Gov. Martin O’Malley’s budget proposal.
O’Malley Plans No Tax Increases for Marylanders in 2015 Budget
Gov. Martin O’Malley boasts optimistic job creation efforts and spending cuts for the state in his 2015 budget despite heavy Republican opposition.
Task Force Recommends Maryland’s First Veterans Court
The Maryland Task Force on Military Service Members, Veterans and the Courts proposes a veterans court in Prince George’s County.
Locals Rush to Turkey Farms for Fresher Birds This Thanksgiving
For Maple Lawn Turkey Farm, Thanksgiving means long hours
Inmates Prepare Food for Holiday Charity
Inmates at the Maryland Correctional Enterprises Meat Plant are prepare turkeys and other foods for the annual Bea Gaddy Thanksgiving Dinner in Baltimore. Inmates from Baltimore appreciate the opportunity to give back to a charity they remember from growing up in the city.
University of Maryland Students Raise Money for Typhoon Victims
Students in UMCP’s Filipino Cultural Association have organized a Typhoon Haiyan Benefit Concert on Wednesday, Dec. 11 at the Stamp Student Union Grand Ballroom to raise money for the Philippines Red Cross.