Maryland school district reportedly teaches 7th graders about gender identity: ‘Girl, boy, both or neither’
Maryland School District Allegedly Promotes Gender Identity Concepts In Montgomery County, Maryland, there are reports that middle school classes are teaching students about “gender identity,” suggesting that sex is “assigned” at birth. A particular assignment for seventh graders appears to reference materials from transgender advocacy groups. Students are reportedly asked to match terms like “sex […]
Reasons for the increase in Maryland health insurance rates and eligibility for state assistance
BALTIMORE — Changes in Health Insurance Costs As open enrollment begins, you might notice some shifts in health insurance costs. Specifically, these changes are largely due to the ending of enhanced federal tax credits. The Maryland Health Benefit Exchange states that many of the 300,000 Marylanders who purchase insurance through the state’s marketplace could see […]
Maryland Governor Moore supports redistricting efforts despite pushback from Democrats
Maryland’s Redistricting Debate Intensifies On Sunday, Governor Wes Moore of Maryland, a Democrat, brushed aside concerns raised by Bill Ferguson, the president of the Maryland Senate, regarding a new effort to redefine the state’s congressional boundaries. In a recent letter, Ferguson cautioned his party against a mid-cycle redistricting move, expressing worries that it could lead […]
Rutgers stays in the running for a bowl game after winning at home against Maryland
Rutgers Keeps Bowl Hopes Alive with Win Over Maryland Antoine Raymond had an impressive game, rushing for a career-high 240 yards, while Eysan Kaliakmanis tossed four touchdown passes, helping Rutgers maintain its postseason aspirations in a match against Maryland in Piscataway, New Jersey. With this victory, Rutgers (5-5, 2-5 Big Ten) is gearing up for […]
Maryland Workers Are Striving to Withdraw Their Pensions From Israel’s Atrocities
Maryland Pension Fund Increases Investments in Israeli Bonds Maryland’s public pension fund has raised its investments in Israeli bonds to $74 million this year. On a chilly but bright October morning, Grace Smith, 42, a middle school teacher from Baltimore County, attended the annual Statewide Teachers Union Convention in Ocean City, Maryland. Alongside two colleagues […]
Maryland takes legal action against the Trump administration regarding the canceled FBI headquarters project
The state of Maryland has filed a lawsuit against the FBI after the agency altered its plans to construct a new headquarters on a designated site in Greenbelt, opting instead to utilize an existing facility in downtown Washington, D.C. The suit claims that the Trump administration ignored spending directives from Congress and misused $555 million […]
West Virginia legislation aims to change state boundaries with Virginia and Maryland.
West Virginia Lawmakers Propose Welcoming Disaffected Virginians State and federal lawmakers in West Virginia are extending an invitation to unhappy Virginians following a significant Democratic win in this week’s elections, which saw Abigail Spanberger and Jay Jones emerge victorious. Historically, Virginia and West Virginia were united until June 1863. The “Wheeling Convention” ultimately allowed representatives […]
Chef Tobias Dorzon recovering after being shot 11 times during a robbery in Maryland
Tobias D’Orzon Reflects on Surviving a Violent Attack Food Network personality Tobias D’Orzon opened up about the harrowing night when he was shot 11 times during an armed robbery. In an interview, he shared his experience from November 5, 2024, when he was ambushed by armed robbers and how he managed to survive the attack. […]
Wes Moore starts Maryland redistricting commission amid resistance from Democrats
The governor of Maryland, Wes Moore (D), is heading a commission focused on potentially redrawing the state’s congressional districts. In a recent press release, it was announced that the commission intends to hold public hearings to gather feedback and make suggestions for the new maps, which will be presented to Moore and the Maryland General […]
Halloween candy needle incident in Maryland was a hoax by a 9-year-old.
Maryland Town’s Halloween Candy Scare Turns Out to Be a Prank A Halloween scare in a Maryland town that sent residents into a frenzy was ultimately revealed to be a playful trick by a 9-year-old boy, who placed a sewing needle in his own candy bag, according to local authorities. Initially, Rockville police advised residents […]