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Active radon mitigation involves a pipe installed under the foundation leading outside the home with a fan to draw radon away from the structure. (Francesco Scatena/Adobe Stock)

Marylanders encouraged to test for radon this winter

January is National Radon Action Month, and officials are asking Marylanders to test their homes for the radioactive gas. After smoking, radon is the …

The new Kids Count Data Book indicates 54% of 3- and 4-year-olds in Maryland were not enrolled in preschool programs between 2017 and 2021. (Adobe Stock)

Report: Maryland Ranks 21st for Child Well-being

The new Kids Count Data Book found the child care system still struggling in the wake of the pandemic. The Annie E. Casey Foundation report showed …

Baltimore City rents have increased 19% since the start of the pandemic. (Adobe Stock)

The Grassroots Fight for Housing Justice in Baltimore

By Jaisal Noor for Yes! Magazine.Broadcast version by Brett Peveto for Maryland News Connection reporting for the Yes! Media-Public News Service …

Tishman Speyer has been annually donating the milled lumber from the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree to Habitat for Humanity since 2007.(Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna)

Rockefeller Tree Lumber to be Used in MD Habitat for Humanity Homes

One of the more famous Christmas trees in the world will be coming home to Maryland as milled lumber. In 2021 a family in Cecil County was …

The eviction rate in Baltimore is almost 2.5 times the national average. (Yurii Kibalnik/Adobe Stock)

Baltimore Pilot Program to Provide Tenants Legal Representation

Most tenants facing eviction do not have legal representation, but a pilot program in Baltimore seeks to change that. The cost of eviction to the …

In a new survey of HBCU students, 55% reported their housing situation was not secure at some point in the last year. (Adobe Stock)

Report: HBCU Students Face Obstacles to Meeting Basic Needs

The pandemic's lingering effects are being felt by some college students struggling to make it to graduation. A new report focuses on the barriers …

It is important for Maryland tenants behind on rent to go to court if they receive a summons, state housing advocates say. The court cannot protect you if you do not show up. (Adobe stock)<br />

MD Housing Leaders Urge Lawmakers to Pass Aid as Eviction Crisis Looms

SILVER SPRING, Md. -- With more than 100,000 Marylanders behind on rent, housing advocates are urging members of the General Assembly and Gov…

United Way of Maryland helped more than 900 households in the state avoid evictions in January through its Strategic Targeted Eviction Prevention Program. (Adobe stock)

As Summer Evictions Loom, MD Group Boosts Prevention Program

BALTIMORE, Md. - With the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's eviction moratorium now set to end July 31, and with Maryland's to expire …

The number of Maryland fourth graders who were not proficient in reading increased to 65% in 2019, according to a new report. (Adobe stock)

Report: MD Lawmakers Need to Keep Spotlight on Child Well-Being

BALTIMORE -- Advocates said Maryland lawmakers need to focus more than ever on helping children, as a new report shows the state dropped from 21st in …

One estimate suggests almost 300,000 Maryland families can't pay rent as a result of COVID-19-related income loss. (Adobe Stock)

Caution Urged in Applying for Federal Eviction Moratorium

ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Some Maryland families hit hard by the novel coronavirus are breathing a sigh of relief since the Centers for Disease Control and …

Most Marylanders want reassurance that their credit scores won't suffer if they can't pay bills during the coronavirus pandemic. (Adobe Stock)

MD Congressman Aims to Safeguard Credit Scores in Pandemic

ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., held a tele-town hall this week to give residents a chance to ask questions about consumer …

The rate of home ownership by African Americans has been on the decline. (V. Carter)

Increasing Diversity in Home Ownership

ANNAPOLIS, Md. -- Since 2004, home ownership rates for African Americans have been on the decline in Maryland and across the country. Several …

Children who grow up with a parent in prison deal with a variety of issues, including poverty and emotional trauma. (ca.gov)

Children Dealing with Impact of a Parent in Prison

BALTIMORE - There are 82,000 children in Maryland with either a mom or dad who are, or have been, in jail or prison. A new report by the Annie E…

A pilot program to share solar power in Maryland will begin this spring, once final public comments are made to the Maryland Public Service Commission. (flickr.com)

Sharing Solar Power: Closer to a Reality in Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, Md. - A lot of hard work went into winning legislative approval for the Maryland Community Solar Pilot Project and now, its backers say …

A new report says too many times kids in the child welfare system end up in group homes or in institutions. In Maryland, about 600 kids go to bed each night without the comfort and care of a family, and instead are in group homes or institutions. Credit: Pixabay.com.

Report Underscores Need for Family Connections for Maryland Kids

BALTIMORE - Give a kid a family and the odds go up the child will thrive in adulthood, The Annie E. Casey Foundation released a report Tuesday that …

PHOTO: Five years since the end of the Great Recession, and a new report finds that the housing crisis hasn't abated for many low-income families. Photo credit: CherylHolt/Pixabay.com

Report: Recession’s Impacts Linger in the Living Room

WASHINGTON - Health is a bright spot for children in a new report that looks at how kids are faring five years after the Great Recession was declared …

PHOTO: Fire evacuation drills should be held in every home, according to a new safety campaign from the American Red Cross. Image courtesy of the American Red Cross.

Three-Minute Mistake Could Cost a Life

BALTIMORE, Md. - Most people in Maryland know smoke detector installation and testing is important, according to a new survey, but most are likely …

PHOTO: Marylanders who lost their homes to foreclosure will start getting checks this week as part of a national mortgage settlement. Photo credit: democrats.oversight.house.gov

Marylanders To Get Money from Banks That Bungled Foreclosures

ANNAPOLIS, Md. - The check is in the mail. More than 10,000 Marylanders will get checks for about $1500 each this week as part of a nationwide …

Photo: Costs are increasing for renters in Maryland. Photo credit: Microsoft Images

Money Woes Worsen for Renters in Maryland

ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Just because you have a job doesn't mean you can pay the rent in Maryland. An increasing number of renters are spending more than …

PHOTO: A proposed task force in Maryland would help homeless teens and young adults. photo credit: Microsoft Images

General Assembly Tackles Plight of Homeless Teens

ANNAPOLIS, Md. - Homeless teenagers and young adults in Maryland are often completely on their own: rejected by their families because of major …

PHOTO: Maryland Legal Aid agencies are sharing $7 million to help families facing foreclosure. The money comes from the National Mortgage Settlement.

Closing the Door on Foreclosure for 10,000 Maryland Families

BALTIMORE - More than $7 million will help about 10,000 Marylanders keep their homes. The funds come from the National Mortgage Settlement, money to …

PHOTO: U.S. Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) is touring areas affected by Hurricane Sandy today.

Sen. Cardin Tours Storm Damage, Spreads Word on Assistance

CRISFIELD, Md. - U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., is touring areas hit by Hurricane Sandy today, checking up on how recovery is progressing. Somerset …

Report Tracks How the Foreclosure Crisis "Spilled Over" in Neighborhoods

BALTIMORE - A household finance check-up from the Center for Responsible Lending finds that the housing market is recovering, and families aren't …

PHOTO: Toy tiara recalled through the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission due to high lead levels. Photo courtesy of CPSC.

New Lead Exposure Safety Guidelines for Children

BALTIMORE - More Maryland children could be at risk from lead poisoning. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently cut in half the …

PHOTO: Bank owned sign. Photo credit: Deborah Smith

Study: Housing Woes Connected to Child Abuse

BALTIMORE - Family housing problems appear to open the door to child abuse, according to a new study based on data from children's hospitals and the …

“Human Rights Lawyering” Comes to Maryland

BALTIMORE - "Human rights lawyering" is a new mission for Maryland Legal Aid, which has been selected as a project partner to explore ways to …

Maryland's Homeless Remembered on Longest Night

BALTIMORE - More than 100 names will be read today at a candlelight service in Baltimore for Homeless Persons' Memorial Day. That's how many …

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