Montgomery County, Md. leaders pledge $7.75M for aid if SNAP runs out in November Almost the entire Montgomery County Council stood together Tuesday to announce an effort to meet anticipated needs if, in fact the Federal Government doesn’t fu

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Almost the entire Montgomery County Council stood together Tuesday to announce an effort to meet anticipated needs if, in fact, the Federal Government doesn’t fund SNAP, or what used to be called food stamps,...

Maryland joins national fight to protect inclusive sex education programs

By Office of Maryland Attorney General Maryland joins other states in defending comprehensive, evidence-based sexual health education against federal overreach. Credit: Unsplash/ Sam Bayle Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a coalition...

AI Misfire: Teen Handcuffed After AI Mistakes Doritos for Gun

A 16-year-old student in Baltimore, Maryland, was handcuffed by police after an artificial intelligence (AI) system wrongly identified a bag of chips as a firearm. The incident has reignited debate over the accuracy, reliability, and ethics of...

Maryland Earns a Top Spot as One of America’s Most Crypto-Friendly States

Maryland just made a national list that few expected. Maryland now sits in the top five of crypto-friendly states. For Maryland, it’s a bit unexpected. Its reputation has always been steady: cautious rules, careful oversight, and very little...

Charles County Board of Education Honors Outstanding Students for Commitment to Academics, Personal Responsibility and Career Readiness

The Board of Education of Charles County recognizes exemplary students each month for academic achievement, personal responsibility and career readiness. At its Oct. 14 meeting, the Board honored fifth graders: Ethan Kapombe of Indian Head Tristan...

Maryland 12-year-old brings knife to school, said it was for self-defense: Police

A knife allegedly found on a 12-year-old student at Theodore G. Davis Middle School in Waldorf. (Credit: Charles County Sheriff's Office) WALDORF, Md. - Deputies in Charles County say a 12-year-old brought a knife to school on Thursday. What we...

22 days of shutdown, Maryland lawmakers still front and center

WASHINGTON — The federal goverment shutdown is approaching the second longest in U.S. history, however, Maryland lawmakers haven’t been idle as its members have often been front and center while parties spar over health care, rescissions and...

21-year-old plans run for Harford County Board of Education

Liliana Norkaitis, 21, is the second candidate to officially file for a seat on the Harford County Board of Education. A recent graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park, Norkaitis said she entered the race to focus on three goals:...

Inspired by star thoroughbred Artist at Maryland? Discover more horses bred to race who reached the top in other disciplines

“Chased leaders, weakened halfway, tailed off before three out and pulled up before next. 100/1”. So reads the final entry on the late eventing superstar Arctic Soul’s racing record following his short-lived career on the track. That uninspiring...

2025 Inaugural Season of Voyij.com Locals Onboard Guest Enrichment Program Wraps Up as Bahamians Celebrate Local Culture Onboard

Voyij.com is proud to announce the successful completion of its inaugural season of Locals Onboard, a first-of-its-kind cultural enrichment initiative highlighting Bahamian voices, artistry, and expertise for guests at sea. The inaugural season...

UM Children's Hospital receives record $50M gift from philanthropist

The University of Maryland Children's Hospital received a $50 million gift from philanthropist Tom Golisano — the largest gift in the hospital's history."Children's health has always been a priority for me, and it has been deeply rewarding to see...

Welcoming newcomers: The implications of immigration for rural communities, with Rachel Perić of Welcoming America

TP: What led you personally to this work? RP: My family, like many families in this country, came as immigrants. My mom and my grandparents arrived as refugees in the late 1940s. My grandmother ultimately opened a small business in a mid-sized...

World Mental Health Day: Hip Hop Culture Can Be a Catharsis in a World of Chaos

By Chuck D, Dr. Olajide Williams, and Jimmie Briggs | New York Amsterdam News This post was originally published on New York Amsterdam News (WIB) – From DJ Kool Herc dropping the needle on a record at a party in the Bronx more than fifty years ago...

10 scary HR violations you want to avoid next year

Getting involved with employees’ sex lives, moving the goal posts on promotion requests, racial and religious and disability discrimination: These are the real-life American horror stories that have pervaded the headlines of HR Dive’s compliance...

Pa. ICE detention centers have among the highest number of immigrants in solitary: report

Pennsylvania is second in the nation behind Texas with the highest number of ICE detainees held in solitary confinement. Data from a new report by Harvard University researchers and Physicians for Human Rights shows there are 2,370 detainees in...

California Allows Illegals to Not Only Vote but Also Oversee Elections

Erik (HASH) Hersman from Orlando, CC BY 2.0 , via Wikimedia Commons In small local elections, illegal aliens are already allowed to vote. In larger, statewide elections such as the gubernatorial race, citizenship is verified through an affidavit...

Baltimore Weekend Events: Running Festival, Comic-Con, Justin Willman, and more

This weekend is swimming with exciting events, starting with Baltimore Fishbowl’s second annual Oyster Shellebration this Thursday! The Baltimore Running Festival will take over city streets, and the three-day Baltimore Comic-Con will also return...

Man sentenced to life for killing, dismembering Maryland teacher Mariame Sylla

The man accused of brutally murdering a well-respected Greenbelt teacher has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. FOX 5's Stephanie Ramirez was in the courtroom for the sentencing. GREENBELT, Md. - The man accused of...

Maryland faces $184 million freeze on federal energy grants amid shutdown standoff

Maryland faces a total freeze on about $184 million in federal grants for energy projects and research amid a political standoff in Washington. These funds, paid for by taxpayers across Maryland, are now on hold as the Trump administration targets...

Rabbi Arthur Waskow, longtime progressive US activist and author, dies at 92

JTA — Rabbi Arthur Waskow, an activist and author of more than two dozen books that refracted progressive causes like civil rights, economic injustice and, most pressingly in his last decade, climate change through the lens of Jewish text and...