Robert E Cooke, a creator of Head Start, dies at 93
A pediatrician who headed the committee whose recommendations led to the creation of the Head Start program died on Feb 2.
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Drugs, not alcohol, involved in more fatal crashes
With states considering legalizing marijuana for medical uses, a recent study shows a sharp rise in fatal motor vehicle accidents with drivers who were under the influence of non-alcohol drugs.
3 dead in a shooting at a popular teen hangout
Malls are popular hangouts for teens on weekends, and Saturday, the Mall in Columbia, Md., turned into the scene of the latest mass shooting in the US.
Pope focuses on peace in his Christmas message
Merry Christmas to all our readers. The pope's message this Christmas called on people to make a daily commitment to peace around the world and end violence. We join his prayer.
Emily Granger is female high school Heisman winner
A Maryland high school student was named the female winner of the national High School Heisman Trophy Friday. She's a three-sport athlete at Ss. Peter and Paul High School in Easton.
Nelson Mandela has died
South Africa's first democratically elected president, Nelson Mandela, died Thursday. His insistence on forgiveness over vengeance made him the moral center of the nation after apartheid.
What about school lunches if a shutdown happens?
A government shutdown looms, and some people may be wondering how it will affect schools. Private schools will continue normal operation, while public schools will be able to hold on for some time.
13 injured, incl. a 3-year-old, in Chicago mass shooting
Several young people who were at a basketball game in a Chicago park were injured when at least one gunman opened fire with a military-style assault rifle.
On the secession of western Maryland
A movement is gaining traction in five counties in western Maryland to break ties with the state and form the country's 51st state: West Maryland. Don't do it.
Labor Day: Not the day before the 1st day of school
This is Labor Day. Maryland's comptroller says starting the school year after today would be better for business and state revenue. But school hasn't started after Labor Day for a long time.