Three or four times a year, an optical illusion called “Mercury retrograde” makes it appear as if the planet Mercury is moving backwards through the sky.
Maryland
Flu Is Around the Corner, So Experts Urge Marylanders to Get Their Shots
Flu vaccines expected to provide better protection this flu season
Democratic Debate Could Be O’Malley’s Best – and Last – Campaign Shot
O’Malley doesn’t have much support from MD voters, but is looking forward to the debate
‘America’s Coolest Small Town’ Brings Economic Boom to Maryland Businesses
BERLIN, Md. — It has no stoplight, large grocery store or food chain, but the downtown of this red-brick, Victorian-era community is plastered with boutique shops, quaint inns and the “America’s Coolest Small Town 2014” logo. This town, nestled 10…
Maryland’s state sport of jousting stands the test of time
JEFFERSON, Md. — Governor Tawes named jousting the official state sport of Maryland in 1962. Though it has faced competition from other sports like lacrosse and bowling, one group of dedicated jousters is keeping it alive by making part of…
Upstream Alliance kayakers complete their journey around the Delmarva Peninsula to raise awareness for the Chesapeake Bay
POPLAR ISLAND — A group of kayakers from the Upstream Alliance completed a 30-day, 500 mile long journey around the Delmarva Peninsula in one month, in an effort to raise awareness about the importance of preserving the Chesapeake Bay. Their…
Increase in Number of Domestic Violence Crimes Reported in Maryland in 2013
Recent changes in Maryland Law led to a more expansive definition of domestic violence crimes. Prior to 2013, only cases between husband, wife, or cohabitant were reported.
Race to Fill Van Hollen’s Seat Heating Up
A seventh candidate entered the crowded race for Maryland’s 8th congressional district Monday, as the contest to replace Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Kensington, in the Montgomery County-based House seat continues to heat up.
Maryland’s Heroin Epidemic
In Maryland, as in the nation, heroin use has skyrocketed in the past decade.
Platoon 22 Hopes to Decrease the Number of Veterans Who Commit Suicide Each Day
An estimated 22 veterans die on a given day due to suicide. Platoon 22 hopes to decrease this number.