WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * $6.7 Million for Community Projects in Maryland's 6th District Secured by Congresswoman McClain Delaney, Signed into Law * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (D-MD) announced $6,691,000 in federal Community Project Funding (CPF) has been signed into law for seven projects across Maryland's 6th District, maintaining full funding levels approved by the Appropriations  more

LANHAM, Maryland, Nov. 20 -- 2u, a company that offers online education and services, issued the following news: * * * 2U to Launch Microsoft AI Program for Global Executives on edX New Microsoft online executive program, unveiled at Ignite and first to launch on edX, is designed to help leaders transform their businesses with AI * ARLINGTON, Va., November 19, 2025--2U, a global leader in education technology, today announced a collaboration with Microsoft to launch CxO Edge: Run your busin  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- AbbVie, Rockville, Maryland, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the agency's initiative on Patient-Focused Drug Development, specifically addressing the draft version of a new evidence dossier template aimed at enhancing the submission of Clinical Outcome Assessments (COAs). AbbVie praised the FDA for creating a platform that encourages discussions on the methodological challenges associated with patient experience dat  more

LAUREL, Maryland, Nov. 20 -- Capitol Technology University issued the following news: * * * AI in Space: Capitol Tech Partners with ISU for On-Campus Executive Course Capitol Technology University welcomed new partner, The International Space University (ISU), this fall by planning and hosting a five-day Executive Space Course, AI in Space. Held on our campus in Laurel, MD, the event brought together professionals from across technology sectors and from around the world for discussions on gro  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland posted the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * Baltimore Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Cocaine Possession Today, U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar sentenced Linnard Wortham, 41, of Baltimore, Maryland, to 140 months in federal prison, followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and possession with intent to distribute controlled s  more

BOWIE, Maryland, Nov. 20 -- Bowie State University issued the following news release: * * * Bowie State University Announces Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley as Winter 2025 Commencement Speaker Bowie State University is proud to announce Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, nationally renowned pastor and champion for justice, as the keynote speaker for its Winter 2025 Commencement. The ceremony will be held on Friday, December 19 at 9 a.m. in the Leonidas S. James Physical Education Complex. Dr. Wesley i  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Issues Letters to Maryland's Congressional Delegation Urging Co-sponsorship, Senate Companion of Rep. Tlaib's Gaza Genocide Resolution * The Maryland office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced that it has issued formal letters to all ten Maryland representati  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kweisi Mfume Statement on Epstein Files Transparency Act Vote * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) issued the following statement in response to the Epstein Files Transparency Act, which requires Attorney General Pam Bondi to release all documents and records in possession of the Department of Justice relating to Jeffrey Epstein, passing through the U.S. House of Repres  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland posted the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * Drug Distributor Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Distribute More Than 40 Grams of Fentanyl and Possession With Intent to Distribute Cocaine Kelly Bowers, 36, of Anne Arundel County, Maryland, pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute controlled substances and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorne  more

ADELPHI, Maryland, Nov. 20 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * Honoring Heritage: UMGC Professor Mark Murtha Reflects on Native American Roots and Lifelong Learning Native American Heritage Month offers an opportunity to celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of Native peoples. For UMGC Collegiate Associate Professor Mark Murtha, it's also a moment of personal reflection on a family story that spans centuries and continents. Murtha's herita  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Statement After Voting to Release the Epstein Files * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement today after voting on H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act: "Today, I voted to release the Epstein files. I did so not only as a Member of Congress; not only as someone who cherishes my daughters, granddaughters, and great-granddaughters; but  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer Statement Condemning Trump's Comments on the Murder of Washington Post Columnist Jamal Khashoggi * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's remarks about how he does not hold Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, responsible for the murder of Washington Post opinion columnist Jamal Khashog  more

UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, Nov. 19 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following news release: * * * IAM Union Urges Congress to Support Restoring Federal Workers' Collective Bargaining Rights * WASHINGTON, Nov. 19, 2025 - The IAM Union wrote a letter urging all members of Congress to support the process for successful passage of the Protect America's Workforce Act (H.R. 2550), bipartisan legislation that would restore coll  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 20 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * For Better Health, Drink Less Alcohol Even at low levels, alcohol consumption carries health risks. * Alcohol use in the U.S. has been in decline for years - only 54% of U.S. adults today say they consume alcohol - the lowest number in nearly 90 years and a 13% drop since just 2022. Fifty-three percent say moderate drinking, or "one or two drinks a day," is b  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 20 (TNSjou) -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Manure Digesters on Farms Carry Limited Benefits and Potential Harms Review of scientific literature highlights technology's shortcomings and risks * Manure digesters, touted as eco-friendly solutions for managing agricultural waste and reducing greenhouse gases, have limited capacity to reduce livestock-related greenhouse gas emissions, and entail po  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 20 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following Q&A on Nov. 19, 2025, by Yvette Shu with Linh Tran, a third-year PhD candidate in the Health Policy and Management Department: * * * Student Spotlight: Linh Tran Note: Responses were edited for clarity and conciseness. What is your current research focus and some of the ideas you're interested in? I'm interested in insurance coverage and provider acceptance of insurance for mental  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 20 -- Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center issued the following news release: * * * Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital Awarded $40 Million to Accelerate Pediatric Proton Therapy A transformative investment is poised to provide new hope in the fight against childhood brain and central nervous system (CNS) tumors. Brain and CNS tumors are among the leading childhood cancers and remain difficult to treat. Now, the Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Maryland Must Stand Up to Big Tobacco * Maryland cancer patients, survivors and advocates are marking the American Cancer Society's 49th annual Great American Smokeout by calling on elected officials across the state to do more to reduce tobacco use and keep communities smoke-free. The Great American Smokeout is a day for people who smoke or use any form of to  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, Nov. 20 -- The Uniformed Services University issued the following news: * * * Mission Ready: USU Accelerates Innovation and Education for Warfighter Health The Uniformed Services University is driving critical advancements in military medicine across its core colleges and institutes to enhance combat readiness and care for service members and their families. * The Uniformed Services University (USU) is mobilizing high-impact research and academic programs that span the s  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service has announced that a collection of historical properties from Maryland, Oregon, Virginia and Wisconsin is under consideration for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. These nominations are being evaluated for their historical or cultural importance. The National Park Service is reviewing the properties for potential inclusion in the nation's official list of historic places. The nominations  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 19 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. McClain Delaney Introduces Bill to Support American Farmers Harmed by the President's Trade War * Bill Would Redirect $20 Billion for Argentina and Reinvest it in American Farmers Struggling Under Rising Tariffs WASHINGTON, D.C.-This week, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (D-MD) introduced the American Farmers First Act, legislation that would support American farmers who are fac  more

COCKEYSVILLE, Maryland, Nov. 20 -- Sinclair, a media company and a provider of local news and sports, issued the following news release on Nov. 19, 2025: * * * Sinclair and Feeding America(R) Launch Sinclair Cares: Fill the Food Banks Fundraising Partnership to Help Provide Meals During the Holiday Season Sinclair to Donate $25,000 * BALTIMORE & CHICAGO - Sinclair today announced the company will partner with Feeding America(R) to launch Sinclair Cares: Fill the Food Banks, a fundraising c  more

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, Nov. 19 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: * * * Test squadrons prove ATAWS ready for legacy Hornet pilots * An F/A-18 Hornet raced low across the China Lake desert during a simulated terrain collision. Seconds later, the jet pulled up and climbed to safety. The recovery proved the Automatic Terrain Awareness and Warning System could take over when a pilot no longer has time to respond. The recovery was part of a joint test pr  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 -- The Institute for Trustworthy AI in Law and Society (TRAILS), College Park, Maryland, has issued a public comment letter to the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) highlighting critical barriers to the development and deployment of artificial intelligence (AI). TRAILS emphasizes the need for cohesive governance and inclusive policies that foster trust, innovation, and accessibility in AI technologies. In its letter, TRAILS outlines how existing federal statutes  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 20 -- The University of Baltimore issued the following news: * * * President Schmoke Named to Daily Record's Power List for Higher Education University of Baltimore President Kurt L. Schmoke was recently named to The Daily Record's 2025 Power List for Higher Education. The list, which includes institutional presidents and senior administrators from across the state, features those who are "charting a course for the future" for higher education. "Maryland has justly   more

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Nov. 20 -- The University of Maryland issued the following news release: * * * Alumni Association Honors 7 at 'A Celebration of Terps' Alums, Faculty Feted for Their Accomplishments in Business, Academia and Service * A serial entrepreneur, Maryland's first lady and a pioneering microbiologist were among the seven Terps honored Friday night by the University of Maryland Alumni Association. The annual event, A Celebration of Terps: Featuring the Maryland Awards, reco  more