COLUMBIA, Maryland, Oct. 18 -- The Foundation Fighting Blindness issued the following news on Oct. 17, 2025: * * * Annual Funded Grants - CRISPR and Prime Editing Technologies Funded grants for CRISPR and prime editing approaches. * The Foundation Fighting Blindness is proud to announce funding for several projects based on CRISPR and prime editing technologies. * Stephen Tsang - $200,000 Columbia University "ARMS2/HTRA1 in non-cell-autonomous oxidative and anti-inflammatory therapeutic   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Elfreth Highlights Local Impacts of Government Shutdown Negotiations & ACA Tax Credits in Glen Burnie * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), Comptroller Brooke E. Lierman, Senator Pamela Beidle (District 32), and Delegate Dana Jones (District 30A) gathered at Chase Brexton Health Care's Glen Burnie Center to discuss the impacts on Maryland if Congress does not act to addres  more

UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, Oct. 17 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following news release: * * * IAM Union and Boeing Agree to Resume Mediation on Monday * ST. LOUIS, Oct. 17, 2025 - IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) District 837 and the Boeing Co. have both accepted a Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) offer to resume mediation in an effort to reach a fair agreemen  more

UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, Oct. 17 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following news release: * * * IAM Union Statement on Boeing Mediation Claims * ST. LOUIS, Oct. 16, 2025 -- IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) District 837 released the following statement: "While Boeing claims we've been engaged in mediation 'for several weeks,' that's simply misleading. The last time we met with t  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 17 [Category: Environment] -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * Introducing the "Our Wild Lives" podcast * The Wildlife Society has launched a new podcast bringing listeners into the heart of wildlife conservation. Each episode of the show, released weekly, will share stories wildlife professionals around the world. "Our Wild Lives" is hosted by Katie Perkins, digital content manager for TWS, and Ed Arnett,  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The League of Women Voters of Montgomery County, Maryland, has submitted a public comment letter to the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) opposing a petition from the America First Legal Foundation. The petition requests the commission to initiate a ruling process to add a documentary proof of citizenship (DPOC) requirement to the federal voter registration form. In their letter, the League emphasizes their mission of empowering voters and defending democracy. They exp  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Oct. 18 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation posted the following news release on Oct. 17, 2025: * * * New Coastwide Menhaden Science Estimates Smaller Population, Indicates Major Catch Reductions Needed Fisheries Regulators to Consider New Coastwide Harvest Limits, Chesapeake Bay Management * There are fewer menhaden along the Atlantic Coast than previously thought, leading to potential major catch reductions, according to scientific assessments released this week ahead of  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Raskin, Rep. Garcia Lead Judiciary Democrats in Demanding Trump Administration End Lawless and Violent Crackdown on Chicago Democrats Denounce Military-Style Tactics--From Tear-Gassing Civilians to Shooting a Pastor in the Head With a Pepper Bullet--That Have Endangered and Outraged Residents * Today, Chicagola  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 17 [Category: Health Care] -- Humanity and Inclusion issued the following news release: * * * Ukraine: Statement on the Escalating Use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas and its Devastating Impact on Civilians (July - September 2025) * As the war in Ukraine surpasses its third year since the full-scale invasion in February 2022, civilians continue to suffer the gravest consequences. The summer of 2025 has seen a dramatic escalation in the use of explosive w  more

ADELPHI, Maryland, Oct. 17 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * How the 'College Lady' Changes Lives Benita Rashaw didn't plan to go to college. Despite graduating in the top 10 of her high school class and excelling in a high school math and science program, she expected to follow a familiar path--getting a government job in downtown Washington, D.C. Then a dedicated teacher stepped in and insisted that she aim higher. That moment changed the trajecto  more

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Oct. 18 -- The University of Maryland School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Partnership links academia to community health in Maryland SPH and St. Mary's County Health Department partner to strengthen community wellbeing and health workforce * When research universities partner with community hospitals, it's a proven win-win resulting in improved health for patients and more real-life learning opportunities for students. Now the University of Maryl  more