Are You Smart Enough To Be An American?

Take this exam to see if you would qualify for U.S. citizenship.

Wild Map Shows Flow of People to and From Maryland

Maryland lost net population in 2012. See where it went.

Google to Pay State of Maryland $1 Million in Breach of Privacy Case

Officials with Google said that while the search engine went around privacy settings, no personal information was collected.

Tell It Like It Is: State Wants Your Feedback on Making Maryland Safe for Bicycles

State officials are asking for public comment on an updated plan to expand biking networks, improve safety and promote biking in Maryland.

Hollywood in Maryland: O'Malley Appears with the 'Veep'

O'Malley-'Meyer' in 2016? Or perhaps the other way around? Click for an even better photo on Politico's Twitter feed.

Maryland Leaders Likely to Act to Raise Minimum Wage This Week

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.

Maryland Governor Urges New Hampshire to 'Believe'; Is Presidential Bid Looming?

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.

Is Baltimore's Inner Harbor Due for a Facelift?

An amphitheater, kayak launch, bike share program and floating swimming pool are some of the suggestions to revitalize the Inner Harbor.

Gansler Wants to Limit Outside Campaign Advertising

Attorney General Doug Gansler proposed the Democratic candidates sign a pledge prohibiting independent expenditures on political ads.

What Child Care Costs Mean for You and Your Family

Gubernatorial Hopeful Heather Mizeur: 'Obamalike' or Long Shot?

Or is her bid to become the first female openly gay governor 'between a long shot and a puncher's chance?'

Three Ways the Shutdown Hurt the Economy

A recent report from Washington lays out damage done by last month’s government shutdown.

Goucher Poll: Most Marylanders OK with Legalizing Marijuana

A new poll says most residents support legalizing small amounts of pot, and the punishment for possession should not be time in jail.

Put Down the Pizza: Does Your Favorite Food Have Trans Fat?

The Food and Drug Administration wants to remove artificially manufactured fats from ingredients’ lists. Trans fats are found in some baked goods, frozen pizza and coffee creamers.

Maryland Keeps No. 9 Ranking Nationally in Energy Efficiency Efforts

Maryland holds steady in a new energy scorecard. A state group says more must be done to improve Maryland's standing.

Maryland Governments Risk Millions in Fines Over Rain Tax

State agencies are warning the state’s 10 largest jurisdiction to implement stormwater fees or face fines of $10,000 a day.

Moment of Silence Friday at BWI and Airports Nationwide

TSA employees will honor the one among them who was killed in a shooting rampage in Los Angeles.

Giving to Panhandlers: Good, or Not Really Helping?

Is panhandling a right, or too dangerous?

Bag Tax Study Anticipated in 2014

County Executive Isiah Leggett says that a reconsideration of the county bag tax's applicability to bags from non-food and non-alcohol stores needs to be preceded by a data-gathering survey.

Virginia 2013 Governor Race: Democrat Terry McAuliffe Wins

It's a rare political moment with Democrats in power in the neighboring Commonwealth of Virginia.

'Devastating' Food Stamp Cut Take Effect Friday in Maryland

Maryland had the third highest increase in food stamp participation from June 2012 to June 2013, following Illinois with 15 percent and Wyoming with 11 percent.

FAA Allows Most Electronic Devices Throughout Flights

Maryland Health Advocates Push for Higher Cigarette Tax

Top Maryland health advocates endorsed a proposal to increase state cigarette taxes by $1 per pack, in a report released Wednesday.

Maryland To Receive More Aid for Superstorm Sandy Relief

One year later, the state receives $19 million in aid to help the hardest-hit communities.

Patchwork of State Marriage Laws Puts Maryland Same-Sex Couples at Risk

Same-sex couples face legal issues in parenting that straight couples do not.

Patchwork of State Marriage Laws Puts Maryland Same-Sex Couples at Risk

Same-sex couples face legal issues in parenting that straight couples do not.

Maryland’s Largest Tea Party Group Says It's Gaining Support

It's called the Maryland Society of Patriots.

Gansler Gives Statement on Appearance at Party with Underage Drinking

The gubernatorial candidate attributes bad publicity to politics.

Data Shows Maryland Communities Becoming More Politically Polarized

Republicans have strongholds where Democrats used to reign and vice versa, according to figures from the Sunlight Foundation.

County Council Pay Raise Approved

Pay hike would be phased in over the course of four years, The Washington Post reports.

Maryland Obamacare Website Improving But Not There Yet

Have you tried to log on? So far, 2,400 households have reportedly enrolled.

Kittleman to Submit Legislation to Repeal State 'Rain Tax'

The state senator who is also running for Howard County executive said the legislation puts the burden on business owners and is unnecessary.

Boyds Resident Joins Montgomery County Delegation

David Fraser-Hidalgo sworn in Monday

Glen Echo Park Reopens After the Shutdown

The park is back in business.

Leggett Goes to Wall Street to Talk Bond Ratings

The county executive traveled to Wall Street on Thursday to brief bond houses on the county's economy.

Back to Work: Government Shutdown is Over

Congress votes to reopen government, raise the debt ceiling.

Leggett: If NPS Doesn't Open Glen Echo Park, Montgomery County Will

The county estimates that the nonprofit organizations running programs and facilities in Glen Echo Park—a national park—are losing a total of $25,000 a day during the federal government shutdown.

Van Hollen: Rules Rigged to Extend Shutdown

In this video, U.S. Rep. Christopher Van Hollen demonstrates how a recent rule alteration made by the House of Representatives complicates ending the government shutdown. The video has gone viral on the internet.

Berliner to U.S. Interior Secretary: Open Glen Echo Park

Glen Echo Park remains closed during the shutdown.

Report: State to Partner With Private Sector on Purple Line