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College Park, MD

Joined October 2022

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The Local News Network@LNNMaryland · Jul 14

Climate policy is complex -- but here's a Q&A breaking down what Maryland is up to, courtesy of @rachmccrea: cnsmaryland.org/local-warming-…

LNNMaryland's tweet card. Local Warming: Climate Change in Maryland

The Local News Network@LNNMaryland · Jul 14

Maryland has set some of the nation's most ambitious climate goals -- but @rachmccrea reports that the state is struggling to meet them: cnsmaryland.org/2025/07/14/mar…

LNNMaryland's tweet card. Editor’s note: The following story has been updated to reflect the fact that the Environmental Protection Agency recently contacted the state to say that there was an error in its permit appl…

The Local News Network@LNNMaryland · Jul 7

Last week, the Trump administration deleted National Climate Assessment data from the web. But @rachmccrea archived that data -- and used it to write these summaries of what climate change means for every Maryland county and Baltimore City: cnsmaryland.org/local-warming-…

The Local News Network@LNNMaryland · Jul 7

Today LNN launches a four-part series called "Local warming: Climate change in Maryland," with this @sashaa_allen story that looks at how this issue impacts every region of the state. Research by @rachmccrea made this project happen. cnsmaryland.org/2025/07/07/cli…

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The Local News Network@LNNMaryland · May 13

LNN had a great showing in this year's @MDDCPress awards!

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The Local News Network@LNNMaryland · May 13

Researchers are exploring suicide prevention through machine learning — a growing field that’s of special importance to young people amid an increase in teen suicide rates. The latest in our youth mental health series: cnsmaryland.org/2025/05/12/mac…

LNNMaryland's tweet card. The Reddit thread that caught Philip Resnik’s attention posed a potentially life-saving question. “Formerly suicidal Redditors, what’s something that kept you alive a little while longer and …

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The Local News Network@LNNMaryland · May 5

Parents in a few Maryland counties have a quick pipeline to help for their troubled youngsters. The latest in your youth mental health series, from @katewinejour: cnsmaryland.org/2025/05/05/par…

LNNMaryland's tweet card. HAGERSTOWN, Md. — Going into her toddler’s annual check-up at Opal Court Pediatrics, Mallory Churchey worried about his behavior. Her youngest child, 3-year-old son Bronnsen, was having unusual tan…

The Local News Network@LNNMaryland · Apr 21

.@Playworks officials believe recess — often regarded as a way for kids to burn energy — can help students learn and mature. The latest in our @LNNMaryland series "Youth Mental Health: What Works? Great work -- and photos -- from Christina Walker: cnsmaryland.org/2025/04/21/pla…

LNNMaryland's tweet card. PHILADELPHIA — You won’t find swings, slides or a kickball field outside Rhawnhurst School. Instead, the school’s “playground” is a vast expanse of barren blacktop with just a lone basketball…

The Local News Network@LNNMaryland · Apr 14

Congrats to our 2025 @LNN summer interns!: merrill.umd.edu/articles/merri…

The Local News Network@LNNMaryland · Apr 14

Youth mental health funding in Maryland didn't suffer the major cut that had been proposed. The latest in our series, from @sashaa_allen: cnsmaryland.org/2025/04/14/des…

LNNMaryland's tweet card. Maryland mental health advocates and providers are relieved coming out of this year’s legislative session, where state lawmakers decided against a drastic cut in funding to the state’s year-old, bi…

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The Local News Network@LNNMaryland · Apr 7

Help comes to troubled young people in New Jersey -- and Maryland is just getting started on that approach. The latest in our series "Youth Mental Health: What Works?" cnsmaryland.org/2025/04/07/rap…

LNNMaryland's tweet card. A young New Jersey girl tormented others in her kindergarten class. Alienated from her classmates, she physically attacked other students and colored the bathroom walls with a permanent marker. Ac…

The Local News Network@LNNMaryland · Mar 24

Art can lead to healing. The latest story in our @LNN #youthmentalhealth solutions series, by @ToluTalabi: cnsmaryland.org/2025/03/24/in-…

LNNMaryland's tweet card. A nonprofit youth development organization uses art therapy techniques and the power of community to promote healing.

The Local News Network@LNNMaryland · Mar 18

Some troubled young people are turning to their peers for help -- and it often works. The latest in our series "Youth Mental Health: What Works?" by @marwa_b10. cnsmaryland.org/2025/03/17/as-…

LNNMaryland's tweet card. With youth spending much of their time in schools, many school-based peer programs empower young people to help each other while building a sense of community.

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The Local News Network@LNNMaryland · Mar 11

Nearly one in five Maryland high school students have gambled in the past year -- but so far, the General Assembly hasn't addressed youth gambling. From @AdamHudacek1 for our @LNN youth mental health project: cnsmaryland.org/2025/03/10/oth…

LNNMaryland's tweet card. Nearly one in five Maryland high school students have gambled in the past year, according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The Local News Network@LNNMaryland · Mar 3

"Restorative practices" appear to be making Worcester County schools safer and better. District officials credit restorative practices with creating an atmosphere that led to a 28% drop in violent incidents. Part Two of "Youth Mental Health: What Works?": cnsmaryland.org/2025/03/03/in-…

LNNMaryland's tweet card. District officials in Worcester County credit restorative practices with creating an atmosphere that led to a 28% drop in violent incidents across all schools in the past year.

The Local News Network@LNNMaryland · Feb 24

Our latest project -- "Youth Mental Health: What Works?" -- begins its run today with this @sashaa_allen story about the state's effort to help troubled young people. Thanks to @soljourno for making this project happen. cnsmaryland.org/2025/02/24/mar…

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The Local News Network@LNNMaryland · Feb 4

Big and important news here. Thanks to the Andrew and Julie Klingenstein Family Fund, @LNNMaryland is now a permanent part of @MerrillCollege. merrill.umd.edu/articles/kling…

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The Local News Network@LNNMaryland · Oct 24

LNN reporters are hard at work on #solutionsjournalism stories on #YouthMentalHealth -- and we want to hear from MD youngsters, parents, educators and professionals. Join us for our Zoom town hall at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28. Register here: cnsmaryland.org/2024/10/15/vir…

LNNMaryland's tweet card. The Local News Network is embarking on a year-long project called: “Youth mental health: What works?” and we are kicking off our effort with a statewide town hall.

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The Local News Network@LNNMaryland · Oct 21

LNN's 2024 School Board Voter Guide is now online! See what your local candidates have to say and read our stories about the races here: cnsmaryland.org/board-of-educa…

LNNMaryland's tweet card. With schools in Maryland facing issues from funding to classroom cellphone use, voters will go to the polls to vote for their local Board of Education.

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Capital News Service@CNSmd · Oct 15

#Maryland parents, teens & mental health professionals—join us on Zoom on Oct. 28 📅 to discuss #YouthMentalHealth 🧠💬 . This is your chance to share your thoughts for a special reporting project. #MentalHealthMatters Learn more and register: cnsmaryland.org/2024/10/15/vir…

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