SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 2 [Category: BizMedia] -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release: * * * Discovery Education Hosts Free Futures Fair on November 5 to Help Prepare Students for Career Success * Charlotte, NC (Thursday, October 2, 2025) -- On Wednesday, November 5, 2025, Discovery Education presents elementary, middle, and high school students across the United States a unique virtual career learning opportunity that will hel  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 2 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * Edmonton: A gateway to northern nature * Growing up in Edmonton, I'd fall asleep to the sound of coyotes howling just outside my suburb. My dad would sometimes wake my sister and me up in the middle of the night to watch fluttering ribbons of green light cross the sky, interrupted occasionally by swirling purple vortexes. It all seemed, well, pret  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Elfreth Holds Virtual Town Hall For Marylanders Affected By The Government Shutdown * Yesterday, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) held a virtual town hall (link is external) to answer constituent questions regarding the government shutdown and share resources for those impacted by the shutdown.  "Many of you are tuning in tonight because we are in the midst of the first day of a governm  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Delegation Members Call for End to Republican Government Shutdown * Yesterday, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, and Sarah Elfreth (all D-Md.) called on Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans to end their government shutdown. The lawmakers stood in solidarity with federal workers and pressed for a b  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Maryland Delegation Members Call for End to Republican Government Shutdown * Yesterday, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), and U.S. Representatives Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), and Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) called on Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans to end their government shutdown. The lawmakers stood in solidarity  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Maryland Teamsters Authorize Strike at Zum Transportation * Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org (JESSUP, Md.) - Teamsters Local 570 members at Zum Transportation have authorized a strike after voting overwhelmingly to reject the company's unacceptable last, best, final contract offer. The more than 300 bus drivers,   more

BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 2 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * Meet our sponsors! * Sponsors play a vital role in making The Wildlife Society's annual conference a vibrant and inclusive gathering for the wildlife conservation community. Their support helps keep the conference affordable, funds scholarships and student mentorship programs, and enables us to offer high-quality programming and events. Sponsorshi  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 2 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * National Nurses United and UE call for end to military operations, blockade in Palestine * National Nurses United (NNU), the country's largest union and professional association of registered nurses, and the United Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers of America (UE) -- together representing over a quarter million union members -- sent a letter today to President Trump to de  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Raskin Statement on Trump Administration's Use of Federal Departments and Agencies for Propaganda Purposes; Possible Violations of the Hatch Act * Washington, D.C. - Rep. Jamie Raskin (MD-08) released the following statement: "I have been contacted by numerous constituents outraged by the fact that the Trump Administration is now sending out blatantly partisan messages, both on official Websites a  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Oct. 3 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Research Findings Report Widespread Chesapeake Bay Osprey Starvation Scientific Warnings Compounded by Overwhelming Public Support for Ending Large-Scale Menhaden Fishing in the Bay * New research released this week by the Center for Conservation Biology (CCB) at William & Mary warns of a widespread osprey population decline in the Bay, providing evidence that reduced food availability is p  more

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Oct. 3 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Maryland School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * SPH helps lead Maryland's new public health roadmap Plan's recommendations aim to improve state health access and infrastructure * This week the Maryland Commission on Public Health published its final report, sharing recommendations to improve public health statewide. An undertaking two years in the making, the commission's teams included more than 20 experts from   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 2 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * The Maryland Energy Administration Announces Application Period for Electrifying Community Buildings Program * On September 8, 2025, the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA) announced the opening of the annual application window for the Electrifying Community Buildings Program, a statewide competitive program that aims to improve ener  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The University System of Maryland (USM) recently submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security voicing strong opposition to proposed changes regarding the duration of visas for nonimmigrant academic students, exchange visitors, and representatives of foreign information media. The institution's feedback underscores how these changes could severely impact international students and educational programs across the United States. According to U  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 3 -- Women in Auto Care, a community of the Auto Care Association, issued the following news release: * * * Women in Auto Care Awards Record-breaking $448,745 in Scholarships and Tool Kits in 2025 Women in Auto Care, a community of the Auto Care Association, proudly announces another record-breaking year for its scholarship program, awarding $448,745 in scholarships and tool kits in 2025. This marks the sixth consecutive record-breaking year for the program. The Wom  more