Search Tags:  Kate Ryan

Va. and Md. debate bike safety laws

Both Maryland and Virginia are considering new legislation when it comes to bicycle safety.

Tags: bike laws, biking, helmet,

9

Montgomery Co. schools must rethink school evaluations

Montgomery County has long touted its teacher evaluation system, which includes peer review for struggling teachers, as a great tool to ensure quality in the classroom. However, State Superintendent Lillian M. Lowery - the head of Maryland's schools - is not impressed.

Tags: Montgomery County schools, Race to the Top, State Superintendent Lillian M. Lowery, The Gazette

3

Va. breeder testifies business is not puppy mill, others disagree

A local dog breeder fights for zoning rights for what she says is a healthy operation, but testimony against her facilities may tell a different story.

Tags: Fauquier County, broad run, boxer, great dane, french bulldog, doberman

41

Putting the 'public' back in PSC

Delegate Al Carr thinks Maryland consumers deserve more.

Tags: al carr, psc

1

How to eat healthy on a budget (VIDEO)

Jenna Umbriac, a nutrition educator for Manna Food Center in Montgomery County, offers tips for finding good food that doesn't break the bank.

Tags: snap, manna food, jenna umbriac, food stamps

5

Highlighting hunger, leaders take $5 challenge (VIDEO)

Feeding a family on $5 a day is not a challenge for thousands of families, it's a necessity. Even in affluent Montgomery County, thousands struggle to live on the federally funded supplemental nutrition assistance program, or SNAP, known to most people as food stamps.

Tags: hunger, snap,

9

A new life: Rescued dogs from fighting rings find second chance

Emmy and Lizzy have a story that resembles something out of a crime drama. Over a year ago, the dogs were scooped up when federal agents busted a multi-state crime operation that involved narcotics, firearms and dog- fighting.

Tags: Washington Humane Society, dog fighting

4

Maryland teen gets patent on medical device

Every parent loves to brag about his child's accomplishments. But Gov. Martin O'Malley is bragging about one special student in Maryland.

Tags: Jack Andraka, pancreatic cancer

1

Finding a way to way for an improved transportation system

Recent findings from a report published by the National Capital Region's Transportation Planning Board show that D.C. metro area residents and commuters have varied opinions when it comes to traffic and taxes.

Tags: gas tax, traffic, sprawl & crawl

1

Maryland Gov. fills seat of ousted PG delegate

Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley has named a Bowie State University official and former state lawmaker to fill the seat of ousted Prince George's County Delegate Tiffany Alston.

Tags: Maryland House of Delegates, Tiffany Alston, Greg Hall

8