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Jamaicans in Maryland provide support to victims of Hurricane Melissa
COLLEGE PARK, Md – It’s been two days since Hurricane Melissa first made landfall in Jamaica as a category five. Jamaican leaders say a lot of infrastructure in some parishes has been destroyed. Now, Jamaicans in Maryland and beyond are…
PRIVATE TRACKS: How Wall Street is Reshaping the Railroad Industry
Investment firms are quietly taking greater control over America’s railroad industry, accumulating large stock positions in railroad operators and buying up companies that lease and manage rail cars or provide an array of rail services.
Maryland sues Trump administration over SNAP suspension
Thousands of Maryland residents will go without food aid next month after the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it will not continue to fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during the shutdown. Twenty-five states, including Maryland, are suing the Trump administration over the suspension.
Lawmakers discuss how to reduce costs for farmers facing higher prices
ACCOKEEK, Md. – Farmers across Maryland say they are paying more for the resources they need to do their work. Lawmakers say a lack of competition among major agricultural suppliers may be driving those prices up, prompting a closer look…
Local group helps close the gap in breast health access
WASHINGTON– One in eight women is affected by breast cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. Many still struggle to access screenings and follow-up care because of financial and transportation barriers. The Brem Foundation is working to close that gap…
Advocates raise awareness of increase in sexual assaults ahead of Halloween weekend
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – As Halloween weekend approaches, University of Maryland student leaders are emphasizing sexual assault awareness and prevention. Student government representatives Pragya Kumar and Misha Yadav are spearheading efforts to make resources more accessible and ensure that every…
National Parks reinstates Confederate statue after five years in storage
WASHINGTON – The bronze statue of Confederate General Albert Pike has been put back up in Washington, D.C. Demonstrators protesting the murder of George Floyd pulled it down with ropes and chains and lit it on fire on Juneteenth in…
Local support groups responds to Jamaica for Hurricane Melissa
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Hurricane Melissa is expected to make landfall in Jamaica this afternoon. Washington D.C.’s Project HOPE is preparing to respond and give aid after the Category 5 Hurricane makes landfall.
What Marylanders should know about getting vaccines this year
HYATTSVILLE, Md. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its COVID-19 and flu vaccine guidelines, leaving many Marylanders wondering what has changed. Questions remain about eligibility, cost, and where to get vaccinated.One pharmacist explains what residents should know…