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Maryland has reported measles cases and two students who died from the flu in Prince George's County. (Courtesy photo)

Measles Cases Found in Prince George’s County, Two Students Die of Flu

by Richard D. Elliott March 24, 2025March 24, 2025

Courtesy of Pepco

Pepco Offers Energy-Savings Tips to Customers for the Spring

by James Wright Jr. March 24, 2025March 24, 2025

A Howard County resident has tested positive for a case of measles after returning from international travel. (Courtesy photo)

One Case of Measles Confirmed in Maryland: Resident Diagnosed Amid Return From International Travel

by Lindiwe Vilakazi March 12, 2025March 12, 2025

Marylanders are concerned after experiencing utility rate increases over the winter, in part due to power plant closures. Legislative leaders are introducing bills to speed up clean energy development. (Courtesy of Flickr)

Marylanders Experience Utility Rate Spikes

by Richard D. Elliott March 5, 2025March 5, 2025

**FILE** Courtesy of pepco.com

Pepco Employees Visit Capitol Hill to Support Energy Assistance Program

by WI Web Staff March 5, 2025March 5, 2025

“A Spring Scene Near Richmond, Virginia,” published in Harper’s Weekly May 21, 1870. African American agricultural laborers have been critical to providing paths toward freedom, innovation and prosperity. (Courtesy Photo/Slavery Images)

Mimi’s Musings: Agricultural Work Creates

by Micha Green February 19, 2025February 19, 2025

Henry Blair is the second African-American to be granted a patent. He modernized agriculture when he invented mechanical corn and cotton planters in the 1830s. His inventions made farming significantly more efficient. (Courtesy photo)

Henry Blair: 19th Century Inventor and Agricultural Pioneer

by Richard D. Elliott February 19, 2025February 19, 2025

Dr. Meena Seshamani is awaiting a Maryland Senate confirmation to learn if she will officially be the new health secretary, after being appointed by Gov. Wes Moore. She is a Johns Hopkins-trained surgeon and previously worked with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. (Courtesy photo)

Maryland Local, Political Updates

by Richard D. Elliott February 19, 2025February 19, 2025

shallow focus photography of cannabis plant

Women Grow Leadership Summit

by James Wright Jr. February 12, 2025February 13, 2025

**FILE** Gov. Wes Moore is proposing to increase state revenue without negatively affecting most Marylanders. (WI photo)

Prince George’s County Political Updates

by Richard D. Elliott January 22, 2025January 22, 2025