Maryland
Monday, April 28, 2025
Springtime can worsen depression, expert says
Budding flowers, warmer temperatures and longer days are welcome signs to many in Maryland after the long, dark months of winter. Some people might …
Trump staff cuts threaten MD low-income utility assistance
The Trump administration is facing a backlash for firing all federal workers in a program helping thousands of Marylanders pay their heating and cooli…
Report: MD makes improvements in school mental health services
A new report finds that Maryland has made progress in providing school mental health services to its students but work still remains. The report by …
An Earth Day twist: Trump could 'target' climate nonprofits
Earth Day is usually cause for celebration by nonprofit groups working to reduce the effects of climate change but this year, they are speaking out …
MD water systems have high levels of cancer-causing chemicals, report finds
A new report found 122 million Americans drink water with high levels of cancer-causing chemicals, frequently from runoff at livestock factory farms…
National tally: Military arsenal among MD taxpayers' top expenses
As Marylanders filed their income tax returns this week or asked for extensions, a national tally showed where some of their tax dollars have been …
Budget dominates MD legislative session, special session possible
Maryland state lawmakers ended this year's session addressing a major budget shortfall and countless other issues in the state. But their work might …
Experts offer tips to combat seasonal allergies in MD
About one in four adults and one in five children suffer from seasonal allergies in Maryland, and experts have tips on how to treat them. You may …
Maryland's local libraries brace for federal funding cuts
Public libraries in Maryland are expecting to soon feel the pinch of federal budget cuts, as the Trump administration has opted to dismantle the …
Poll: People fear bird flu's impact on finances over health
Since January, there have been outbreaks of H5N1 avian influenza on four commercial farms in Maryland, affecting nearly 800,000 chickens meant for …
MD automakers, health groups rally against delay in vehicle pollution standards
A bill would effectively delay implementation of clean car and truck programs in Maryland, but electric-vehicle manufacturers and health groups are …
Environmental coalition works to preserve federal climate data
Since President Donald Trump took office, thousands of public government datasets have been removed from federal websites. Often, the data involves …