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Home Solar Leasing Pumped Nearly $1 Billion into California in 2012
The number of homeowners installing solar panels leased from third parties is skyrocketing in the US, particularly in states that initiate incentive programs, like...
Oyster Harvest Set to Double, Prices to Drop
In October, oystermen on the Chesapeake Bay began to experience the best year in decades with officials estimating the harvest to double over last...
A-Student Drop-out, Wins World Series of Poker and $8.5 Million
Greg Merson, an A student who dropped out of the University of Maryland and beat a drug addiction has also now beaten the table...
Teen Cancer Survivor Wins Lottery, Plans to Pay It Forward
Nick Ruth has been playing the Maryland Lottery for just over a year, but this past Friday, he said it “just felt right.” Following...
Woman Buys Renoir Masterpiece for $7 In West Virginia Flea Market
A Maryland woman didn't recognize the priceless painting when she bought it in a box of knick knacks for seven dollars in a West...
True Independence: How to Remain Grateful During 6 Days Without Electricity or Running Water
After nearly 15 years of looking at the bright side as publisher of the Good News Network, I instinctively knew over the last 5...
Sierra Club Partners with Sungevity to Help Families Go Solar
The Sierra Club, the nation's largest environmental organization, last week announced a new partnership with Sungevity, one of the country's leading residential solar providers,...
15-Year-old Wins National Prize for Creating Pancreatic Cancer Test
A new breakthrough that provides early detection for the most lethal form of cancer was created by a 15-year-old Maryland teen, after his mom...
Church Leaders Forgive, Offer Funeral Services for Homeless Man Who Killed Priest
The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland is offering forgiveness and a funeral service for a homeless man who killed himself after fatally shooting a priest...
School Teachers Who Won Mega Millions Lottery, Will Keep Working
Three Maryland winners sharing the record $656 million lottery payoff are remaining anonymous but garnering praise for their intentions to continue teaching school children.
The...
Miracle Cancer Survivor Makes Wishes Come True for Sick Kids
When Grayson Gilbert was in treatment for a rare form of pancreatic cancer, he didn't doubt for a second that he'd be OK.
Doctors disagreed.
In...
82-year-old Vet Sends Thousands of Care Packages to Soldiers as “Spam Czar”
It means a lot when any soldier receives a package sent from the United States loaded with treats to remind him of home.
82 year-old...
Mom Makes Thanksgiving Happen for 300 Families
A mother-of-three in Maryland had a simple idea: She used her parenting blog Scary Mommy to ask followers to make donations to help a...
Speed Bumps You’ll Be Happy To Drive Over
New Energy Technologies has designed some speed bumps that motorists should be happy to drive over. Besides slowing down speed demons, as cars and...
13 Compassionate Americans Receive White House Medals
Recognizing their good deeds, President Barack Obama yesterday awarded the nation's second-highest civilian honor to 13 compassionate Americans for their decades of service helping the...
Students’ Home Design Wins Solar Decathlon 2011
The University of Maryland team won top honors over the weekend in the U.S. Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon 2011. Competing against schools from...
New Law Allows Corporations to be ‘Socially Responsible’ Rather Than Dedicated to Profit
A new law passed by the California state Assembly could, for the first time ever, make it legal for a corporation to put social...
Hurricane Irene is Milder Than Expected for US Coast, Extensive Damage Averted
Coastal areas in the path of Hurricane Irene were mostly spared from major damage overnight and many residents awoke to catch glimpses of blue...
Pro Surfers Hold Camps for Kids With Autism in the Ocean Waves
In Maryland, more than a hundred autistic children gathered on the beach in Ocean City this week to experience the feeling of catching a...
Six Green Innovations Making Freight Rail an Environmental Favorite
Of all freight transportation options, rail is the most environmentally friendly way to move goods over land, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),...