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Health‑Insurance Costs Push 1 in 10 Americans Uninsured

March 20, 2026

A recent survey found that nine percent of people who signed up for Affordable Care Act plans last year had to drop their coverage because premiums were climbing too fast. The same study shows that about eighty percent of respondents feel every medical bill is higher than it was a year ago. Mo

opinion

Affordable Heat Solutions for Maryland Homes

March 20, 2026

In the last winter, Maryland’s residents faced unusually cold temperatures while their electricity bills climbed. The state’s utility company is set to raise rates three more times in the next months, which will hit low‑income families hard. Many homes in the Mid‑Atlantic are old and drafty, relying

weather

Storm Warning Hits the East Coast

March 16, 2026

A strong weather system is rolling into the eastern United States on Monday, threatening large swaths from Florida to New York with severe thunderstorms. The forecast calls for damaging winds that could top 75 miles per hour and the possibility of several powerful tornadoes. Residents in cities such

weather

Storm Warning: Fast‑Moving Winds Threaten DC Area

March 15, 2026

The forecast calls for a cold front pushing strong winds across the Washington region. Meteorologists expect the storm line to move at highway speeds, which can produce sudden gusts of up to 75 miles per hour. These straight‑line winds behave like weak tornadoes, snapping trees and damaging roofs.

education

Celebrating Local Scholars: A Look at Their Academic Wins

March 14, 2026

Osceola County students are making waves far beyond their hometown, earning top honors at a variety of colleges and universities across the country. One standout is Jalen Amari Gummer, who earned a cum laude Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from Furman University. His success is a reminder tha

politics

States Demand Stronger Rules for Ticketmaster and Live Nation

March 12, 2026

More than a dozen states want the government to step in and make changes at Ticketmaster and its parent, Live Nation. Utah’s lawyer says the two companies make tickets too expensive and stop other sellers from competing. He wants to protect people in Utah who pay more than they should for conc

politics

Science and Democracy Rally in Kane County

March 7, 2026

Local groups plan a protest on Saturday to defend science and democratic values. The event will start at 10 a. m. outside the Kane County Circuit Clerk’s Office and run until 11:30 a. m. The organizers include Indivisible Fox Valley Rising, Fox Valley Activists, Batavia Democrats, Geneva Democrats,

business

Saks and Neiman Marcus Cut Store Count as Debt Gets Slashed

March 7, 2026

The luxury retail giants are trimming their physical footprints to stay afloat. In a new move, the parent company will shut 12 Saks Fifth Avenue locations and three Neiman Marcus shops by the end of May. This follows earlier closures that ended in April, bringing the total number of shutdowns to 24

weather

Rainy Weekend Turns to Sunny Spring Preview in Maryland

March 6, 2026

Fog rolls across Maryland early Friday, covering the sky with a thick blanket that limits visibility to less than half a mile. The cloud cover stays heavy through the day, while an east wind of five to ten miles per hour keeps temperatures low, topping out in the upper 40s—below the usual high of 51

health

River Clean‑Up Sparks Doubt Even After Safety Checks

March 6, 2026

The Potomac River got a huge hit when a big sewage pipe broke six weeks ago, dumping almost 250 million gallons of raw waste into the water. A few months later, health officials announced that the river is now safe for swimming and fishing again. Yet many people still hesitate to get in. The news h