A judge called the officer's actions after an encounter with a newspaper deliveryman in an Ellicott City Giant parking lot "disturbing" but ruled there wasn't enough evidence to convict.
What you need to know before you head out bargain hunting, with links to Black Friday ads.
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The memories pour forth from those who watched the tragedy unfold 50 years ago Friday.
A new survey from Kaplan/LinkedIn reinforces need to keep skills fresh.
Long-term unemployment has surged 213 percent since 2007.
The list below shows locals who are volunteering -- whether nearby or far away. Click an image to learn more about each of them.
Increasing your spending when you get a bigger paycheck isn't a recipe for financial success.
Find out the savings habits of people who retire with a comfortable nest egg.
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You’re officially an adult when you hit these financial milestones.
The state's schools exclude a higher percentage of special-education students than any other state, says the federal government.
A Bethesda company is working with the NFL and the military to measure brain injuries, all as a way to help doctors quantify problems.
State officials are asking for public comment on an updated plan to expand biking networks, improve safety and promote biking in Maryland.
Del. Heather Mizeur wants to use the revenue from taxing the drug on early childhood education.
If it's cold, it must be squash season. Did you know some squash is best cooked whole?
Tractor Trailer fire closes I-95, condo destroyed and more Obamacare woes. Maryland news in one click.
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Leaders say that if a bill to boost Maryland's minimum wage had been under consideration earlier, Tanger Outlet might have located its mall outside Prince George's County.
Will you hit the stores for these deals, or will you sleep off the turkey?
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley touted his record of improving the state's public schools and the dropping crime rate in Baltimore during a Democratic Party fundraiser in New Hampshire.
The layoffs come about two months after Nielsen bought Arbitron for about $1.3 billion.
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A fire official fights for his job over Facebook posts but a county fights back. Will the Silver Spring Transit Center ever be fixed? All the news from Maryland in one click.
Concerned about the economy? Financial professionals at nonprofit Consumer Credit Counseling Service of MD & DE (CCCS) offer practical advice and support to help you overcome your anxiety and crisis-proof your personal finances.
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