RaeLynn, former finalist on NBC’s “The Voice” may not have won the competition, but says she’s still achieving her dreams. She just treated students at Bowie High School with a private concert as part of the celebration of “Music In Our Schools Month.”
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Atheist Groups Upset with Two Articles in Maryland’s Constitution
Maryland’s Constitution contains two articles that atheists groups find offensive because they discriminate against atheists. Although the articles were struck down by the Supreme Court in the 1960’s, Greg Lipper of Americans United for Separation of Church & State said it’s the principle of the thing.
Experts Call For Improvements To The Set-Aside Program To Ensure Small Business Success
While the federal government’s set-aside program for small businesses is generating much economic success, experts say improvements to reduce fraud and to help mid-size companies remain competitive need to be made.
Anthony Brown Announces Run for Congress
Former Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown announced his candidacy for Maryland’s 4th Congressional District on Thursday, joining former Prince George’s State’s Attorney Glenn Ivey as declared candidates in the Democratic primary field.
An End to the Cole Field House Era
University of Maryland’s Cole Field House, a venue that has touched the hearts of athletes and fans since 1955, hosted its last athletic event this week. Cole will be closed until June 2018 for a 155-million-dollar transformation to a state-of-the-art athletic, research and academic facility.
Organ Donor Expansion Bill Aims to Save Lives
Montgomery County State Senator Cheryl Kagan is sponsoring a bill to expand when and where Marylanders can sign up to be an organ donor.
Cyber-Campaigning in Maryland
Who said using technology was a trend just for millennials? Maryland politicians are jumping on the Internet bandwagon these days to announce their candidacies.
Maryland Tax Revenue Estimates Unchanged For Fiscal Years 2015, 2016
No news is good news as Maryland’s expected revenues for this and the next fiscal years remain virtually unchanged, Comptroller Peter Franchot said Wednesday afternoon.
Climate Commission Changes Gain Senate Approval, Now Head to House
The Maryland Senate voted favorably Tuesday on a bill to expand and provide guidelines for membership and subdivisions of the Climate Change Commission, and now it heads to the House of Delegates for approval.
Edwards’ Entrance Stirs Waters in Maryland Senate Race
Rep. Donna Edwards’ entrance into the Maryland Senate race signals the start of a potentially bruising primary season as Edwards and Rep. Chris Van Hollen begin the fight for endorsements and money.