In the wake of the Sandy Hook mass shooting, Maryland lawmakers passed the Firearm Safety Act of 2013 that made it harder for people to buy handguns and banned the sale of 45 shotguns, rifles and semi-automatic rifles.
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Justice Department to Investigate Death in Baltimore Police Custody
The Justice Department said Tuesday it will investigate the death of Freddie Gray after members of Maryland’s Congressional delegation sent the department a letter requesting an inquiry.
Animals Inspire a Career for a Young Entrepreneur
Daisy Creel, a 10-year-old Montgomery County student, started her own business after combining her passion for animals and interest in the EOS brand chap stick.
Metro Roundup: A Bridge Collapse, a Fence Fight and a New Start
Metro can’t seem the catch a break from week to week. Despite the positive news at the beginning of the week with the debut of the transit agency’s latest set of rail cars, Wednesday saw major delays following a bridge collapse.
Edwards Raised $335,000 in First Three Weeks of Campaign
Rep. Donna Edwards raised $335,000 in the first 21 days of her campaign for the U.S. Senate, utilizing the national progressive groups that have endorsed her.
Maryland Congressional Races Reach First Fundraising Benchmark
With the release of campaign fundraising reports Wednesday night, the races for Congressional seats in Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties reached their first important benchmark.
Attorney General’s Report on Same-Sex Marriage Calls Bans Hateful
State bans on same-sex marriage are founded on “hate, prejudice, ignorance, fear or moral disapproval,” according to a report released Thursday by Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh.
Theater Tech Training Helps To Turn Young Lives Around
Kids from local high schools take part in a theater technician after-school training program at Joe’s Movement Emporium in Mount Rainier.