TOWSON — After the latest mass shooting at a community college in Oregon, a look at what provisions Maryland colleges have for notifying students, faculty and staff about the possibility of an active shooter on campus.
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Board questions agencies’ procurement processes, minority business participation
At Wednesday’s Board of Public Works meeting, Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford and Comptroller Peter Franchot questioned the state’s process of granting contracts and challenged the dearth of minority business subcontracts in University System of Maryland contracts.
Now Taking the Field, the Baltimore…Parrots?
To honor Edgar Allan Poe, Capital News Service imagined what Baltimore’s team logo would have looked like had he chosen a less-threatening bird.
House Democrats Demand Documents From Planned Parenthood Video Producers
Democratic members of a House oversight panel sent a letter Tuesday to Chairman Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, requesting him to direct the anti-abortion activist who secretly recorded Planned Parenthood to turn over documents related to his videos.
Who Brews it Best? Comparing Pumpkin Spice Latte Prices and Calories
Known by its creators as “the drink that almost wasn’t,” the Pumpkin Spice Latte — or #psl, as it’s known on Twitter and among devoted fans — is now America’s favorite fall beverage.
Congress, Advocates Call for Post-Prison Job Reforms
Bipartisan group of lawmakers aims to help former inmates find federal work.
Eight Maryland Schools Awarded 2015 Blue Ribbons
Eight Maryland schools were awarded National Blue Ribbons for 2015 by the U.S. Department of Education this week. The eight winners included six public and two parochial schools.
Amid Storms, Hurricane, Maryland Prepares for Flooding
Though Gov. Larry Hogan canceled the state of emergency in eight counties, Maryland is still preparing for heavy rain and flooding.
Storms Bring Heavy Rain and Destruction to Maryland
LAUREL — A rash of severe weather left a path of destruction in Prince George’s and Montgomery counties. Local residents and businesses are preparing for another round of storms this weekend.
Push for inclusive Catholic special education grows in Maryland
Catholic Coalition for Special Education supports inclusive classrooms in 26 schools