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Special education was lacking. Then came Trump's cuts.
Angela Powell had few options left before deciding to pull her autistic son from a traditional public school. The Tennessee mother said her son wasn't getting the services he was entitled to, even in the state's wealthiest district. Now she...

Maryland Perspectives: Partners In Care Maryland
The National Kidney Foundation Serving Maryland and Delaware is a non profit that works to eliminating preventable kidney disease. They are transforming patient care using compassion and innovation, while advancing health equity across every...

"No Kings" protests held across Maryland as government shutdown enters third week
Several No Kings demonstrations were held on Saturday in Maryland as residents protested various policies adopted by President Trump since he took office at the beginning of the year. Rallies across the state, including in Anne Arundel, Harford,...

‘If you need a strong woman, she’s there’ – mare takes top spot at Maryland 5 Star in showjumping shake-up
Felix Vogg topped the Mars Maryland 5 Star results today (Sunday, 19 October), landing his second five-star title and becoming the first Swiss rider to take this US autumn classic. Felix was second after cross-country on Phoenix Eventing...

ICE’s use of full-body restraints during immigration deportations raises concerns
The Nigerian man described being roused with other detainees in September in the middle of the night. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers clasped shackles on their hands and feet, he said, and told them they were being sent to Ghana,...

Maryland "No Kings" rallies unite for immigrants and federal workers
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — There were multiple "No Kings" events across Maryland on Saturday, including protests and a food drive. In Chevy Chase hundreds of people gathered up and down Connecticut Avenue, hoping to send a strong message to those...

Calvert High’s Dr. Shane Wines Named Maryland’s Only 2025 Einstein Fellow
Source: Dr. Shane Wines PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — Dr. Shane Wines of Calvert High School won’t be in Calvert’s classrooms this year — he was named an Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow, chosen as one of only 15 educators from around the...

Thousands of ‘No Kings 2.0’ protesters hit the streets from Baltimore to Annapolis
From the cheering crowds along the Baltimore Running Festival route to the rainbow flags of the Annapolis Pride Parade and the rallies that filled Towson streets, Maryland became a stage for the nationwide “No Kings 2.0” protests on Saturday....

As Starbucks closes shops, here are Baltimore’s best local coffee spots
When I last wrote about Baltimore’s thriving coffee scene, I explored some of the city’s most beloved spots — places like Black Acres Roastery, Morning Mugs and Artifact Coffee that give our neighborhoods real flavor. But with several Starbucks...

Maryland can encourage EV adoption and create jobs, for free | GUEST COMMENTARY
Not long ago, when my husband and I moved from Detroit to Boston, we drove the 600 miles twice in electric vehicles. A short road trip by American standards turned into a frustrating validation of our range anxiety. The reason: a lack of data....

‘Bachelorette’ Announces Cancer Update, Joan Vassos Overjoyed
A Bachelorette has shared a huge cancer update, and it has left Joan Vassos overjoyed. The Golden Bachelorette is living her best life after finding love with Chock Chapple on reality television. So, what about the update has Joan so over the...

Baltimore families are 10 million diapers short
It would take over 10 million extra diapers a year to keep Baltimore babies dry and healthy. According to a nationwide, county-by-county analysis by the National Diaper Bank Network and the Urban Institute, those diapers could close the gap...

This Public Policy Junior Drums for the Washington Commanders on NFL Sundays
A lot of Emmanuel Assefa’s (C’27) life at Georgetown revolves around music. A percussionist who can also play the piano and sing, he’s involved with multiple music clubs and organizations at Georgetown, including the Guild of Bands, a jazz trio...

Several 'No Kings' rallies make their mark throughout the Baltimore area
The local factions of Saturday's "No Kings" movement used the Baltimore Running Festival to make a political statement. They mixed in with the crowds who were cheering runners and are upset with President Trump's actions and policy decisions.No...

Can Catholics ban certain hymns?
Several hymns were temporarily banned last year in the Diocese of Jefferson City, Missouri, after being found “to be insufficient in sound doctrine,” with the action raising questions about what music is allowed at Mass. In a special report for...

Maryland’s ‘Goldilocks approach’ to broadband is saving the state millions
Maryland’s Digital Infrastructure Group, or DIG, hasn’t hosted its first official meeting yet, but the group’s work to coordinate broadband expansion among state and local agencies has already saved the state millions, partially thanks to taking...

Just seven clears – where were the problems on the Maryland 5 Star cross-country course?
Pierre Le Goupil was responsible for this year’s Mars Maryland 5 Star cross-country course, a first time designing at the five-star level for the Paris 2024 Olympic designer, and his track certainly yielded a result today (Saturday, 18 October)....

Maryland AG advises state and local police to avoid enforcing civil immigration laws
MARYLAND (WBFF) — Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown issued a memo Wednesday advising state and local law enforcement agencies not to enforce civil immigration laws or assist federal agents in doing so. The memo also reminded officers to...

‘He’s a machine’ – super thoroughbred retains his lead on dramatic Maryland 5 Star cross-country day
Monica Spencer holds her lead at the conclusion of the Mars Maryland 5 Star cross-country, after a dramatic couple of hours of five-star action today (Saturday, 18 October). The New Zealand rider and her experienced thoroughbred Artist put in one...

Maryland at UCLA odds, picks and predictions
The Maryland Terrapins (4-2, 1-2 Big Ten) visit the UCLA Bruins (2-4, 2-1) Saturday evening. Kickoff from the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (FS1). Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NCAA football odds around the...