A Baltimore City veteran homicide detective is the latest victim in the city’s rising violent crime problem. Detective Sean Suiter was shot while investigating another murder in the western part of the city on Wednesday and died at Shock Trauma Thursday afternoon. The search continues for a suspect.
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MDOT and SHA remind motorists safety is first during holiday travel
More than 1 million Marylanders are expected to hit the road during the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. And the Maryland Department of Transportation, together with the State Highway Administration, is reminding motorists to be extra careful for the sake of the drivers and the workers out on the road.
Silver Spring elementary school is first in Montgomery County with an all-student language immersion program
It’s not uncommon to learn a language in school. It’s a little less common to immerse yourself in that language. One elementary school in Montgomery County is taking that one step further, requiring all students to become bilingual.
TSA provides travel tips for painless security checks this holiday season
Forget about bringing the mashed potatoes through, but baked potatoes are fine. The Transportation Safety Administration is reminding holiday travelers of what is—and is not—permitted in the terminal in order to help speed up security checkpoints and prevent travelers from having to throw away any personal items when they fly during the holiday season.
Advocates demonstrate on Capitol Hill for additional funding to fight opioid addiction
Dozens of protestors gathered outside House Speaker Paul Ryan’s office, as well as Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Monday. The group demanded additional funding for help treating addiction and the opioid epidemic.
Vision for Baltimore providing free eyeglasses to thousands of students
BALTIMORE, Maryland — A new public-private partnership in Baltimore has provided some two thousand students in Baltimore City with free eyeglasses. Educators say behavior and learning outcomes for those students have since improved.
Congressional Democrats vow to keep U.S. in the fight against carbon emissions
The United States is the only member of the United Nations to reject the Paris Climate Agreement. Congressional democrats, including Maryland Senator Ben Cardin and Congressman Steny Hoyer, say this could not only be detrimental to the planet, but to America’s economy and national security, too.
Commission considers solutions to public school overcrowding
Overcrowding in Maryland schools has been an issue for years and a solution has yet to be found, but one bill is looking to change that.
Olympic curling dream is a family affair for one Howard county resident
Every four years, curling comes to the international stage. For 21-year-old Howard County resident Hunter Clawson, it’s a part of his every day life. Coming from an entire family of curlers, Clawson is trying to punch his ticket to the 2018 Winter Olympics in South Korea.
Pastry arts program brightens futures of local kids
For kids with disabilities, a lot of things can be a challenge, whether it’s trying to fit in or trying to find a job that they’ll enjoy. One local bakery provides young adults with disabilities a sweet opportunity to brighten their future.