The 400 block of Jefferson Avenue in the small town of Jefferson, MD was filled with an interesting crowd on the evening of October 22: police cars, workers from Baltimore Gas and Electric Co., and an amalgam of neighbors lined the street. It sounds like the beginnings of a bad news update, but it’s actually […]
Month: October 2014
Maryland Man Shot, Killed by Police During Domestic Disturbance Just Weeks After New Domestic Violence Laws Came Into Effect
A man who was shot by police during a domestic violence incident died last week. According to NBC, the man was shot in the chest by a Prince George’s County sheriff’s deputy around 1 a.m. on October 23rd.Police responded to a 911 call in the 2300 block of Houston Street in Suitland. The woman who made […]
Maryland Gubernatorial Debate Focuses on Light Rail Project Without Addressing Existing Traffic Congestion
It comes as no surprise to many Maryland residents that the controversial “Purple Line” light-rail proposal has taken the spotlight in the gubernatorial debates between Maryland Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown (D) and businessman Larry Hogan (R), who are both currently running for the position of Maryland governor. While the major public transportation project is […]
16th Maryland E85 Fuel Station Opens in Baltimore
A Baltimore gas station, Three Brothers Gas and Go, and fuel distribution company Protec Fuel, have joined forces to launch Baltimore’s first E85 station. “I noticed all the flex-fuel vehicles coming through and was surprised there was nowhere to fuel with E85 in Baltimore,” said owner Paul Goeller. “As a mechanic, I wanted to give […]
NCI Research From Bethesda Suggests Decaf Shares Liver Benefits of Regular Coffee
An evening cup of decaf may be just as good for you as the cup of fully caffeinated joe that gets you to your 8:30 meeting, according to a study released last week. Researchers from the National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, Maryland, used data from previous health surveys to determine if decaffeinated coffee shares the […]
At 82 Years Old, San Antonio Woman Competes in International Tennis Tournaments, Teaches Sport to Others
Even though she is 82 years old, Margaret Canby says she feels 50. Her secret to staying young: keeping active through the sport of tennis. Canby has played tennis for more than 70 years, calling it “a sport you can play forever.” Her hobby has also allowed her the opportunity to travel all around the […]
Cameras in Nursing Home Resident Rooms to Prevent Abuse: Could They Come to Maryland?
In recent years, elder abuse in nursing homes has become a more publicized issue, especially for the more than 50% of assisted living residents over the age of 85. However, one lawmaker aims to combat the issue by allowing residents and their families to place cameras, hidden or otherwise, in their rooms to help protect […]