A tale as old as time: should you buy a car or truck? According to statistics, the passenger car has been the preferred option for American drivers. Business Insider notes that car sales were pulling strong numbers just five years ago. In fact, passenger cars typically sold more than 500,000 units per month over truck […]
Despite being considered a “very highly developed” nation, the U.S. is lacking when it comes to medical care. When you think about the fact that methadone treatment success rates are up to almost 90%, the importance of affordable healthcare becomes apparent. But we are the only country out of 58 in that category that does […]
“It’s so necessary nowadays because buyers cannot see the spaces for what they could be — or what they should be, or what they are — in a lot of cases.” Kera Cherrey of California, Maryland is referring to home staging, which is becoming an increasingly popular choice for Maryland homeowners who wish to sell […]
After nearly four years of work, Maryland residents will have the chance to learn about one of the most influential figures of the abolitionist movement. The Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center in Church Creek opened to the public, just in time for Harriet Tubman Day on March 10th. Its grand opening weekend featured presentations […]
The majority of engagements last 14 months, according to a 2014 study by The Knot. But some weddings take far less planning and come with far more controversy. In Maryland and elsewhere in the U.S., child marriage is still perfectly legal, but state Delegate Vanessa Atterbeary, a Democrat from Howard County, is fighting to end […]
According to a study at the Institute of Education at Plymouth University, 98% of parents believe that camping helps their children appreciate nature. But while many families go camping and experience nature up close each year, there are a number of people that show blatant disregard for the environment. In late January, a deer in […]
Most homeowners are aware that changing their HVAC filters on a regular basis can help them avoid allergens, dust, and dirt from circulating within their home. But commercial HVAC systems need extra care, especially in institutional settings. While Howard County school officials maintain that they desperately need upgrades to their HVAC and rooftop air conditioning […]
According to data by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Maryland holds the title for longest ER wait times in the nation. While the national average wait time is 22 minutes, Maryland comes in with an average of 53 minutes per patient. The issue has become so common across the state that some Maryland […]
Data breaches are becoming more common and more expensive. In fact, the average cost of a corporate data breach increased by 15% in recent years to $3.5 million. While we often hear of cyberattacks occurring in the business sector, a breach that targets our education system is a bit more rare — and its costs […]
On January 5, advocates for clean energy gathered at the Maryland State House to call for an override of Governor Larry Hogan’s veto of a renewable energy bill. Back in May 2016, Maryland was poised to approve legislation that would raise the state’s renewable energy portfolio standard (RPS) to 25% by the year 2020. However, […]
