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Md. hospitals face ‘most critical staffing shortage in recent memory,’ report finds 08/08/2022 06:21pm • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Maryland hospitals are struggling to cope with a significant shortage of nurses and the problem is certain to get worse if steps aren’t ta State Board of Elections member dies, creating multiple uncertainties 07/29/2022 08:33pm • The Maryland State Board of Elections office in Annapolis. (Maryland Matters/Danielle E. Gaines) This content was republished with permission from WTOP's news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters' free email subscription today. Malcolm L. Funn, one of two Democratic memb 2 well-known names lead race for Maryland's 4th congressional district 07/13/2022 04:15am • While a long list of candidates are on the ballot for Maryland’s 4th congressional district, two familiar names appear to be locked in a close race for the Democratic nomination in a seat expected to stay with Democrats no matter how many seats Republicans might win around the country. The comp Global population to hit 8 billion this year, UN says 07/11/2022 04:02am • ▶ Watch Video: U.S. population growth hits record low United Nations — The world's population is expected to reach eight billion on November 15, the United Nations forecast Monday in a report that said India will surpass China as the most populous country on earth in 2023. That overa Man shot and killed by police in McLean identified 07/08/2022 09:20pm • A man was shot and killed by the Fairfax County, Virginia, police inside a house in McLean on Thursday night. The police said officers responded to a "man in crisis" call on the 6900 block of Arbor Lane, near Wemberly Way, after 7 p.m. Police Chief Kevin Davis said officers arrived at the home Opportunities and potential pitfalls abound for GOP in Anne Arundel Co. exec race 07/06/2022 06:23am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. At an airy catering hall overlooking the Severn River on a pleasant night late last month, the promise and peril for Anne Arundel County R How Activia went from stodgy digestive aid to trendy wellness brand 07/03/2022 05:01am • If you hear the word "Activia," your first thought might be of Jamie Lee Curtis. You may also think of its dated commercials, in which women complain of irregular digestion, and, well, poop. Danone launched Activia, the probiotic yogurt that claims to support gut health, in the United States in 2 Clarence Thomas will continue to teach at GW 06/28/2022 10:28pm • Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas will remain an adjunct professor at George Washington University’s School of Law, despite criticism over his support of Friday’s ruling that overturned the landmark Roe vs. Wade decision. More DC News More Education News An online peti The first 100 days: Maryland candidates for governor lay out early priorities 06/20/2022 09:28am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. As candidates for governor continue to wind their way along the campaign trail in the final weeks before the 2022 primary elections, voter Enrollment decline: Community college leaders, students discuss how to boost campus enrollment 06/02/2022 06:58am • For students, there are a lot of things that go into choosing community college, from a desire to pay less in tuition to the need to have more flexibility when balancing work, family and school. But during COVID-19 students have found themselves with a lot more on their plates. Enrollm Md. gubernatorial candidate Ashwani Jain seeks to take money out of politics 05/31/2022 08:48am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. A millennial, childhood cancer survivor and son of immigrants, Maryland has a unique gubernatorial candidate in 32-year-old Ashwani Jain ( No barking orders: Retired Virginia military dog gets Memorial Day off 05/28/2022 06:36am • This Memorial Day will be the first one 9-year-old German shepherd Ramos isn't working. Ramos, who lives with his handler and family in the Tysons Corner area of Virginia, retired last November after a little more than eight years with the Air Force of service as a military working dog. How does Maryland plant 5 million trees? It’s complicated 05/17/2022 10:37am • This content was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’ free email subscription today. Growing up in West Baltimore, Greg Burks never thought much about the lack of vegetation around him. But his younger brother suffered from Do's, don’ts and other tips for coping with infant formula shortage 05/09/2022 03:21pm • Parents trying to find baby formula are sometimes having to work at it. Supply chain issues, and a recall that began in February, are affecting availability, and an expert from Children’s National Hospital has advice for parents who are trying to cope. “It's a really challenging time for c Do your survivors a favor and leave a paper trail for finding what’s important 05/06/2022 06:09pm • If you become debilitated or die, are there plans for how bills would get paid or for how the right people can find all the money or goods you’ve left behind? A D.C.-based consumer’s group recommends people create paper trails for their heirs. “We've spoken to several estate planning att