Only about eight percent of people who make New Year’s resolutions actually accomplish those goals, but New Year’s isn’t the only time to make resolutions. Back to school season is upon us, and teachers and students alike are setting back to school goals for the year. However, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s executive order requiring schools […]
The U.S. ranks ninth in patents per capita, but that doesn’t mean that every patent is granted, or that those with patents granted to them can afford the fees attached. One Maryland man, a black inventor and musician, is staring this problem in the face as he moves through life. Tim Kimbrough, the self-proclaimed Thomas […]
The nation seems to be moving in a more progressive direction. At a time when over 85% more solar panels have been installed in homes this year compared to last year, citizens are looking to make their nation a better place, which is precisely what a surprising new law hopes to do. Adults who “willfully […]
The United Democrats of Washington County held a panel discussion earlier this month at the Fletcher branch of the Washington County Free Library. The four Millennials from across Western Maryland in attendance cited student-loan debt as a major concern as the current political landscape becomes less and less stable. All panelists were college students or […]
UPDATED 11/20/20 What is the danger of improper sewage disposal? Industrial water treatment is a vital process. Depending on the water contamination, which varies with the facilities’ technologies, treating it can be a hassle. It entails the treating of water to make it suitable for a particular use. It can be for manufacturing, consumption, or […]
“Less testing, more learning.” For educators in Maryland, this has become the campaign moniker in their advocacy against what they feel is an outdated practice in Maryland’s education system. The campaign includes 10 educators throughout the state who feel that testing has become too high of a priority in schools. In turn, time is taken […]
To help educate the public about the Americans with Disabilities Act and the many services it provides, the Charles County Commission on Individuals with Disabilities is hosting an event on July 20. From 2 to 4 p.m. at the Charles County government building, county officials and representatives from the College of Southern Maryland will attempt […]
The debate over whether or not electronic cigarettes are safer than traditional ones is not new. However, more and more states are beginning to tighten the reins on not only the sale of e-cigarettes, but also the marketing of them. Public health groups are trying to persuade the governments in their city or state to […]
Gov. Larry Hogan has a big decision to make for the Baltimore community, and he’s promised to make it by the end of the month — which is creeping closer by the minute. Understandably, many residents in and around the metro area are growing a bit impatient to hear his decision: will Maryland end up […]
The state Department of the Environment recently denied a Houston-based company’s application to permit crude oil shipments through its port of Baltimore terminal in Fairfield, citing a potential safety threat to nearby residents. According to a June 3 Baltimore Sun article, the Department of the Environment said it will require more information from Targa Resources, the Houston-based […]
