FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Maryland - The Untold Story

In Maryland, Smithsonian scientists planted 17,000 trees in plots with 1, 4, or 12 species; after years of monitoring, mixed forests grew faster and stored more carbon

A recent investigation in Maryland reveals that forests composed of mixed species grow at a much faster rate compared to those with a single species. The BiodiversiTREE experiment highlights enhanced canopy complexity, which allows for more effective light absorption and greater overall productivity. Researchers are advocating for diverse tree planting…

The Economic Times · 23m ago

Cypress Branch Dam Removal: Maryland restores river; herring get miles back

In a landmark initiative, the Cypress Branch Dam located near Millington, Maryland has been dismantled to revive crucial fish habitats previously obstructed by its structure. This ambitious ecological project has successfully reopened over 35 miles of waterways, allowing migratory fish such as alewife and hickory shad to access their natural…

The Times of India · 4h ago

Maryland mom calls police over ‘real-life Pennywise’ after her terrified kids told her they were chased by a man in the sewer

The mother claimed the man was singing when she found him in the sewer.

We Got This Covered · 13h ago

Can race-neutral school admissions policies still discriminate? What’s at stake in the US Supreme Court’s Maryland school case

The US Supreme Court is set to examine the contested admission policy in Montgomery County affecting Asian-American students. The court's ruling will address whether sufficient evidence of discrimination exists for the lawsuit to progress. Previously, lower courts dismissed the case due to a lack of proven discriminatory intent. This decision…

The Economic Times · Oct 21

Judge Rules WWE, Vince and Linda McMahon Must Face Lawsuit Over Alleged Sexual Abuse of Teenage Ring Boys

A Maryland judge lets eight alleged abuse survivors sue WWE and Vince and Linda McMahon after rejecting a challenge to the state's law reviving old claims.

International Business Times UK · Oct 21

Since 2010, Maryland has reclaimed 308,500 bushels of discarded oyster shells for Chesapeake Bay restoration; its wider effort has planted billions of oysters

Maryland has repurposed over 300,000 bushels of used oyster shells since 2010, creating essential habitats for the growth of young oysters into thriving reefs. This project aims to restore the dwindling oyster population in Chesapeake Bay while enhancing critical underwater environments. To ensure the sustainability of these efforts, ongoing monitoring…

The Economic Times · Oct 21

26 states are holding elections for secretary of state this year, in 23 of those that person oversees the states elections

There are 26 secretary of state elections in 2026. Of these, Democrats and Republicans each control 13. Heading into the 2026 elections, there are 25 Republican secretaries of state and 22 Democratic secretaries of state nationally.

Ballotpedia · Oct 21

Pennsylvania Boss Stabbed to Death in Office, Coworker With Three Child Sex Crime Convictions Charged With Murder

Clifton B. Emerson Sr., 63, was arrested in Maryland and charged with first-degree murder after Pennsylvania boss Mary Kelly was found stabbed in her office, court records state.

International Business Times UK · Oct 21

Supreme Court Takes Up Accusations of Race-Based Middle School Admissions

Maryland parents say admissions rules tied to school poverty levels put Asian-American students at a disadvantage.

Reason · Oct 20

Beyond Affirmative Action: The SCOTUS Case That Could Extend the Admissions Rollback Into K-12 Schools

The Supreme Court will hear a Maryland magnet school admissions case that could restrict K-12 diversity tools and narrow pathways for Latino students nationwide.

Latin Times · Oct 20