Maryland bill would redevelop home of Preakness horse race
A measure in Maryland to redevelop Pimlico Race Course to keep the second leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown in Baltimore is scheduled for a … Continue reading
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2020 Democrats pitch down-ballot appeal on eve of Charleston debate
To a banquet hall full of South Carolina Democratic Party activists, Democratic presidential candidates zeroed in on Jaime Harrison’s race against Republican U.S. Sen. Lindsey … Continue reading
BP Teachers of Excellence: Emily Forstner
Emily Forstner began teaching in 1982. She retired a few years ago after several years heading the journalism program at Wasilla High School. While she … Continue reading
Dramatic ocean changes are coming ‘a couple decades too early,’ scientists say
Sea ice floats in the Bering Strait off Cape Prince of Wales. (UAF photo by Gay Sheffield) Arctic ocean temperatures are rising at rates faster … Continue reading
Video of women wrestling in grits sparks feud between NC primary election candidates
Two North Carolina House candidates are at odds over a video that appears to show two women wrestling in grits. Rep. Ted Davis Jr., the … Continue reading
Gas leak empties Juneau grocery store
The sign out front still says Alaskan & Proud, but the new Foodland IGA is now open in the only large-scale grocery space in downtown … Continue reading
February 24, 2020 Alaska Weather Daily Briefing
This is the most recent statewide weather briefing from the National Weather Service Anchorage’s TV Desk. Alaska Weather is broadcast each night on Anchorage’s KAKM … Continue reading
After last year’s loss, Anchorage alcohol tax boosters bring in Mark Begich’s firm for this year’s campaign
Former U.S. Senator Mark Begich, pictured in Juneau in 2018, runs a political consulting firm that’s been hired to push a 5 percent alcohol tax … Continue reading
High School Students Work On a Museum About Their Fears
Students from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, Walt Whitman and more are putting together a museum exhibition called "Fear Itself." Inside an old rectory next to … Continue reading
2020 Civil Rights Tour PSA
The Montgomery County Office of Human Rights is hosting the ultimate civil rights movement history tour. This bus tour, called the “Civil Rights Educational Freedom … Continue reading
Providence Day wins NCISAA state title
Providence Day celebrated after upsetting top seed Greensboro Day in the NCISAA 4A state championship game
Charges May Be Dropped for Hoggle, Judge To Make Decision
Charges could possibly be dropped for Catherine Hoggle, the mother who was charged with the murder of her two children. Sarah and Jacob Hoggle were … Continue reading
Sherwood Community Remembers Legendary Coach Warren Crutchfield
Warren Crutchfield was one of the first black head coaches in Montgomery County. Crutchfield spent 33 years working at Sherwood High School in Sandy Spring, … Continue reading
Arcade and Bar Lounge “The Eleanor” Soft-Opens Today in Silver Spring
The Eleanor opened its second location to the public today on Ellsworth Drive in Downtown Silver Spring. It’s a “neighborhood arcade and bowling lounge” and … Continue reading
Kentucky governor taking nominations for higher ed boards
Gov. Andy Beshear is taking nominations to Kentucky university boards and other higher education boards. Vacancies will be considered during the Governor’s Postsecondary Education Nominating … Continue reading
China postpones key political meeting because of virus
China announced Monday it has postponed its most important political meeting of the year because of the outbreak of the new virus. The move indicates … Continue reading
