Prince George's County State's Attorney Angela Alsobrooks spoke at the hearing in support of the bill.
New law went onto effect Jan. 27 and could raise your bill by 4 percent.
The U.S. Postal Service announced it will end Saturday mail delivery by Aug. 1. What's your take?
Three new bills introduced on Tuesday in the Maryland House of Delegates aim to improve public participation in the Maryland Public Service Commission's oversight of utilities such as Pepco.
Public officials will attend Wednesday's hearing on Governor Martin O'Malley's Firearm Safety Act of 2013.
Maryland gets extremely high grade.
Bowie Mayor G. Frederick Robinson gave an optimistic State of the City report to the Bowie Chamber of Commerce on Jan. 30.
By Julia Maldonado, Capital News Service
First-class postal rates are going up for the second time in two years.
It's tax time again in Bowie and elsewhere. Standard deductions will increase, but the ceiling for itemized deductions decrease in 2013, plus other changes that will affect your taxes this year.
The amendment, which could clear the way for thousands of new homes, will be discussed at a public hearing March 4.
A provision of the deal to avert the fiscal cliff restores a public transit subsidy to as much as $240 monthly.
There will still be a special recycling pickup for some neighborhoods on New Year's Day.
The Bowie City Council authorized a special recycling pickup in some Bowie neighborhoods on New Year's Day 2013.
The Maryland Court of Appeals will review the Greg Hall and Tiffany Alston case next week.
Two of the ordinances passed at Monday's meeting may make walking and driving in Bowie a little easier.
Both were vying for the same seat in the Maryland House of Delegates amid much controversy, NBC reports.
One county councilman was surprised by the vote, after he believed he had enough support for the job.
Patrick Ricker of Bowie is sentenced for his part in former County Executive Jack Johnson's wide-reaching corruption and bribery scheme.
Cake shops, wedding venues expect to see part of $90 million boost from marriage-equality provision.
A history of Veterans Day and guide to local veteran events.
Fewer residents cast ballots this year than did four years ago, according to unofficial totals.
Several Bowie High School students showed their support of same sex married on Tuesday by waving handmade signs to passing cars.
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Democrats and Republicans agree, according to poll results.
Believes gay marriage will affect the next generation.
Law went into effect on Oct. 1.
BGE will now call Bowie residents prior to smart meter installation.
The property is not for sale, but it may be in the near future.
BGE faced the Bowie City Council again this week to defend the safety and prudence of smart meters.
City staff have been approved to enter into discussions with the developer about the future of the property.
In honor of National Voter Registration Day, we’re giving you all the information you need on how and where to register to vote.
Bowie Councilman Isaac Trouth donates $10,000 Council salary to improve the playground at Pointer Ridge Elementary.
Residents may experience discolored water during the two-week period of the flushing.