As Maryland’s legislative session comes to an end, Capital News Service sat down with three representatives to talk about their time in the political sphere and ask what comes after their combined 52 years of service in the State House.
At clinics, patient escorts are low-profile figures on the front lines of abortion debate
Patients at clinics in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia are escorted in and out by volunteers with the Washington Area Clinic Defense Task Force shielding them from anti-abortion protesters outside the facilities.
Investigations find dangerous levels of PFAs in fast-food restaurant packaging
Alarming levels of PFAS have been found in food packaging at a large number of popular fast-food chains. These dangerous chemicals are often called “forever chemicals” because they do not break down in the environment. They are used to prevent grease and water from soaking through food wrappers and beverage cups.
Coast Guard has new plan to move cargo ship stuck in Chesapeake Bay
The Coast Guard has announced a new plan to try to move a cargo ship that has been stuck in the Chesapeake Bay since March 13. But the ship has increased tourism to a nearby local park in Pasadena.
Police officers issue vouchers instead of tickets
Police in College Park want to make the roads safer for drivers and pedestrians. Drivers who have broken headlights can get a free repair voucher instead of a ticket. The goal is to reduce the amount of broken lights on the road and keep pedestrians safe.
Baltimore to pay millions to businesses damaged during Freddie Gray unrest
The city of Baltimore will pay millions to settle a federal lawsuit with dozens of businesses that were damaged after the death of Freddie Gray in 2015.
Maryland installs more litter traps to protect water and sewer systems
Trash in waterways is hazardous for people, wildlife and the environment. Montgomery County releases its first litter trap in the Lockridge Drive Tributary adding on to the other seven traps in the Anacostia watershed. The traps will capture trash from going into the Chesapeake Bay and help mitigate the environmental impact.
A surge in BA.2 variant cases prompts officials to reinstate mask mandates
The new BA.2 variant is forcing several colleges in the DMV and one major U.S. city to reinstate masking requirements. This leaves Americans wondering if it is safe to begin making the transition to what many hope would be more “normal” lives.
DC native uses boxing to teach life skills
Donte Brown has started an outreach program in his community to help people develop life skills. He does this by teaching them boxing skills. Participants say the program has helped them grow in ways they never imagined.
Local refugees organize to help new refugees settle in the DMV
Local refugees have come together to complete outreach work that will enable refugee communities to succeed in America. This includes vaccine clinics, translation assistance and the provision of mental health resources.