Negotiations with NAACP, ACLU led to vote on repeal of Laurel's controversial election law tonight.
Crews will be resurfacing roads through mid-September.
Maryland's tax-free week this year is Aug. 14 to 20 and applies to clothing and footwear.
Council passes resolution allowing for an Oct. 18 election to replace former councilwoman Leslie Johnson.
The lawsuit seeks to overturn successful petition drive.
Maryland teenagers have expressed mixed feelings about curfew laws. The topic is one of much debate as Montgomery County legislators decide whether or not to pass a county ordinance for those under the age of 18
After official complaint, the Laurel Council will meet Aug. 8 to vote on whether to amend election law.
Heat-related illness is responsible for 941 emergency department visits since July 1 and has claimed six lives so far this year.
City's election law could be unconstitutional, civil rights groups say.
Although Howard County health officials found no bath salts in stores, they emphasized the need for parents, lawmakers to remain vigilant.
Legislators and supporters confident governor's involvement will secure passage in 2012.
Owners want smoother permitting process.
Owners say the legislation could mean last call for some dance halls and clubs.
A fellow councilwoman said “awkwardness” and “distance” exist between Johnson and council.
High heat and humidity causes city to open cooling centers.
A key part of the campaign to stop the state tuition law was use of an online petition form.
Prince George’s County plans to roll out 100 speed cameras but residents question the devices' accuracy.
Despite citizens' concerns over parking and crime, city officials approved an amended site plan.
Salaries are provided upon request. The Department of Public Works director is the highest paid Howard County employee.
Here's a few family-friendly events happening around town this weekend.
Embattled councilwoman sets July 31 deadline to vacate; officials say that’s not soon enough.
Prince George's County Councilwoman Leslie Johnson may appear at County Council after pleading guilty in criminal case.
Didn't catch the annual Fourth of July Parade and festivities? Don't worry—we've got you covered with photos from this year's event.
Republican delegates gathered in downtown Annapolis Thursday to deliver thousands of petitions to the Maryland Secretary of State's office.
Tomorrow night a rocket will launch through the mid-Atlantic skies.
A new federal pilot program selected the Patapsco River as one of seven urban waterways to be targeted.
Laurel's City Hall came a little closer to the people this week with the first City Hall in The Park event.
Crowd wants answers from Councilwoman Mary Lehman, County Executive Rushern Baker.
“Slow down. Get off the cell phones. Pay attention to the road,” says Executive Ken Ulman.
Tensions ran high over proposed legislation that would limit taxi cab driver permits.
With Father's Day upon us, here are the cheapest places to fill up the tank in Laurel.
The American Civil Liberties Union argues the electronic petition form invites fraud.
The Environmental Sustainability Board will help the county navigate findings of a federal process as they pertain to Hanover, Jessup sites.
A summer initiative to cut down crime draws mixed response from council.
Through a $115 million grant, the state is going high-tech by fall 2013.
Part of the proposed increases would help pay for the Intercounty Connector, designed to reduce congestion in D.C. and Baltimore suburbs.
In this week’s collection of Patch government stories, you’ll learn about the latest attempt by Maryland to stretch, grow and expand, and where development is unwelcome. That and more in this week’s Government Roundup.
Hours at pools within the city of Laurel will be extended through Friday.
Council agrees to shift funds to county hospital system.
North Laurel's fair brings awareness to residents in southeast Howard County.