Maryland Offers Free Tuition to Boost School Spirit
The University of Maryland is raffling a semester of free tuition to students who stay through their Halloween football game. One lucky Terps fan could save thousands while supporting their team.
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College Soccer Team Wins Hearts in Playoff Thriller
A small Maryland college's soccer team nearly pulled off a stunning playoff upset, showing massive improvement in just their second year of existence. Their coach had taken over days before the season started.
Maryland Invests $200M to Power 150,000 Homes With Clean Energy
Maryland just launched a $200 million program to fast-track solar, wind, and battery projects that will power 150,000 homes and help lower electricity bills. The state is betting big on renewable energy to tackle rising power costs while building a cleaner future.
Artists Turn Survivor Stories Into Powerful Art in Maryland
Local artists in Maryland are transforming domestic violence survivors' stories into visual art, giving voice to experiences that often stay hidden. The exhibit runs through October at The Market on Dover Street in Easton.
Olympic Gold Medalist Masai Russell Returns Home Honored
Track star Masai Russell is coming full circle as her Maryland high school honors the Olympic champion who once walked its halls. The undefeated hurdler is already eyeing her next golden opportunity in Los Angeles.
Amazon Backs $3B Nuclear Plant Upgrade in Maryland
A major tech company just committed to helping Maryland's largest clean energy plant expand its output without building a single new structure. The 20-year deal could keep carbon-free electricity flowing to the grid for decades.
Maryland Clean Energy Firms Raise Over $1 Billion in 2024
Montgomery County, Maryland is becoming a clean energy powerhouse as local companies pull in massive investments. Two nuclear energy firms alone raised over $1.1 billion this year, creating thousands of jobs while solving America's growing power needs.
Maryland Translator Wins Award for Breaking Language Barriers
A Hagerstown entrepreneur who helps families communicate across languages just won Small Business of the Year from Maryland's Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Her company has spent 20 years making sure everyone can be understood, no matter what language they speak.
K9 Beau Finds Missing Boy After 3-Mile Search in Maryland
A bloodhound named Beau and her handler searched for hours through thick woods in darkness to find a lost child in Prince George's County. The boy was found safe after the team refused to give up.
Frederick County Pays Landowners $9K to Plant Forests
Frederick County landowners can now earn up to $9,000 per acre to transform unused property into thriving forests, with zero upfront costs. Since 2017, the Creek ReLeaf program has already planted 650 acres of native trees across the region.
Frederick County Pays Landowners $9K Per Acre to Plant Forests
Frederick County just secured $1.5 million to pay property owners up to $9,000 per acre to turn their unused land into permanent forests. The program has already created 650 acres of native woodland since 2017.
Maryland Adds 440 MW Battery Storage to Power Grid
Maryland just locked in two massive battery storage projects that will help power the state while keeping energy costs stable for residents. The projects mark a major step toward clean energy goals and grid reliability.