Environmental advocates said proposed budget cuts to the Environmental Protection Agency will slow cleanup of toxic "forever chemicals," per- and poly…

Maryland residents struggling to pay for web access can get help from two connected programs. The Federal Communications Commission's Affordable …

In a recent study, researchers at the University of Maryland found personal data remained on many used cellphones purchased through a police auction …

A new report looking at Latino college completion rates across the country shows Maryland is doing better than most. The report from the non-profit …

The Social Security Administration wants to make sure Marylanders know about the Supplemental Security Income program. Supplemental Security Income …

A new report provides a road map for how Maryland can achieve its climate goals, and officials want to hear from the public. Maryland's Climate …

With air quality in the news of late, a new report found transitioning to electric vehicles would bring major public health benefits. The American …

This Thursday is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and AARP Maryland observes its annual PROTECT Week with a focus on elder financial abuse. The FBI …

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, held its annual meeting last week amid new scrutiny from the federal government and multiple …

The nonprofit Trust for Public Land has published its annual ParkScore rankings, and some area cities are high on the list. Washington, D.C.…

A new report covering foster care trends among older children in the U.S. shows some improvements but critical achievement gaps remain. The …

A new report found a mix of good and bad findings for air quality in Maryland. The American Lung Association recently released its annual State of …

April is Prevent Lyme disease in Dogs Month, and animal health experts are getting the word out about tick borne diseases in pets. Over the past two …

A new look at the most recent census data shows the child population in America has declined - and predicts ripple effects for the job market and educ…

A new report highlights the need for better access to child care for college level student parents. The report, from Generation Hope, finds 92% of …

Both chambers of the Maryland legislature have passed a bill that would require the state's Medicaid program to cover gender affirming care. While …

A bill in the Maryland Legislature would create a pilot program to study the impact of a four-day workweek. The pilot program would create a tax …

The Maryland Legislature is looking at ways to expand broadband access in the state and advocates are weighing in. Gov. Wes Moore's broadband …

With the rise in digital device use, more people are expressing concern about exposure to blue light. While blue light is around us daily as part of …

Students who are also parents face more challenges getting through college, but support for these students is getting an upgrade at Bowie State …

Maryland ranks fifth in the nation on a new report on green building in the U.S. The U.S. Green Building Council released its annual rankings of …

Maryland's health officials are appealing to the public to take precautions as the state's hospital bed availability is once again strained. Many …

By Jaisal Noor for Yes! Magazine.Broadcast version by Brett Peveto for Maryland News Connection reporting for the Yes! Media-Public News Service …

January is Glaucoma Awareness Month, and with no symptoms, experts say it is important for Marylanders to get regular eye exams. Glaucoma is the …