A Maryland woman was found guilty of an array of charges after running an illegal assisted-living facility where the elderly and disabled residents suffered abuse. The Washington Post reports that 33-year-old Zainab Kamara would go to local shelters, rehabilitation centers, and hospitals, to find vulnerable people. She would tell people — some elderly, some disabled — that […]
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Maryland Poised to Pass Social Media Law
Just a few weeks after two high school students were caught using social media to cheat on a standardized test, the state of Maryland House of Delegates voted to support legislation that would prevent schools from being able to ask for or require students’ social media account information. All the bill needs now to become […]
Baltimore Residents’ Water, Sewer Bills Expected to Increase By 15%
For residents and landowners throughout Baltimore County, MD, the cost of water and sewer use is about to become significantly more pricey. In an effort to raise funding for much-needed infrastructural improvements, county officials recently announced their plan to raise rates for water and sewer services by 15% for residents and landowners, a price increase […]
Maryland Basketball Fans Relive Team’s Glorious Past as March Madness Approaches
Did you know that nine out of every 10 Americans own at least one t-shirt that they refuse to throw away due to sentimental value? As March Madness looms, wistful Maryland men’s basketball fans may be brushing the dust off of their old team t-shirts reminiscent of the Terps’ glory days. Now, however, fans have […]
Maryland Considering Ban on Fracking
Every industry generates waste, whether it’s in the form of paperboards, food scraps, plastics, medical waste, or something else. In fact, studies have found that the U.S. produces one-quarter of the world’s waste, despite only having about less than 5% of the world’s population. The nation accumulates at least 236 million tons of municipal waste […]
Google Helps Fund to Promote Residential Solar Energy
Ranking fifth in the United States for worst air quality, Maryland is sure to benefit from increased use of solar energy. In addition to providing an environmentally friendly alternative to coal power, an increase in solar energy would create new jobs and help homeowners save money on their utility bills. California-based company Solar City has […]
Members of Fraudulent McCloskey Group Charged in Real Estate Investment Scheme
In a ruling that came just in time for Christmas, U.S. District Judge J. Frederick Motz sentenced 42-year-old Baltimore real estate developer Brian McCloskey to 41 months in prison and three years of supervised release. On Dec. 23, McCloskey was charged with conspiring to commit wire fraud as part of a $20 million investment fraud […]
For Maryland Fishers, Rampant Seafood Fraud Not a Victimless Crime
You might not know it by tasting it, but your favorite Friday night fish fry — or sushi, or crab cakes, or any other type of seafood — is more likely than ever to come from a fraudulent source. A recent study published in the journal Marine Policy reveals that as much as 25% of […]
Social Media Gun Threat Causes Police to Investigate, Lockdown Maryland High School
After an unprecedented number of recent school shootings, law enforcement officers and school officials take even the most seemingly benign rumors very seriously. Last week, Milford Mill Academy, a public high school in Baltimore, MD, was under police investigation and placed on a lockdown lasting several hours, after a report of a gun inside the […]
Get Ready For Another Winter in Crisfield With These Cold Weather Skin Care Tips
With temperatures in the area continuing to fall, many people have likely begun to notice one of the many side-effects of winter: dry, scaly, itchy skin. Because humidity levels drop as the air gets colder, your complexion quickly loses moisture, causing discomfort and exacerbating other skin problems. For this reason, it is important to make […]