Employees Disciplined After Lynching Symbol Made at Workplace

Anne Arundel County employees made a rope noose and joked about, officials say. Three workers have been disciplined.

Changes Begin as Maryland Prepares for New Governor

Electing a new Maryland governor requires a lot of changes throughout the state.

Minority Populations Diluted in New General Assembly Districts: Lawmakers

Minority leaders say legislative districts were redrawn after the Census to keep incumbents in office, ignoring growth in minority voters.

Obama to Campaign in PG County for Brown

Heads up area drivers: President Obama will be in Upper Marlboro Sunday to encourage Democrats to vote early for governor.

Register to Vote in Prince George's County Through Oct. 14

Eligible voters can find voter registration forms online or at the county election office.

County Offices to Close for Columbus Day Holiday

Prince George's County government offices, with the exception of public safety agencies, will be closed Oct. 13 for Columbus Day.

County Continues Listening Sessions to Get Resident Feedback

Prince George's County residents can share their ideas and raise concerns about what affects their community at two remaining sessions.

Judge Dismisses Former Aide's Case Against Leopold

Joan Harris claimed she was wrongfully terminated by the former Anne Arundel County executive.

Notify Me Warning System Being Upgraded

Prince George's County residents can create an account for the emergency alerts online.

Brace for Lane Closures as Work on MD 5 Begins

Work to add bike lanes, new traffic signals and other improvements along MD 5 in Prince George's County is beginning.

County Plans Listening Sessions to Get Residents' Feedback

Prince George's County residents can share their ideas and raise concerns about what affects their community at three upcoming sessions.

State Unveils Website to Help Unaccompanied Immigrant Children

Hyattsville Branch Library hosted a debut of the website, Buscando, designed to help refugee children in the state connect with resources.

Tickets on Sale for GOP Fall BBQ

Voters can meet Republican candidates at the Anne Arundel County Republican Party's barbecue.

More Doctors Run for General Assembly as Health-Care Interest Rises

As more health care is regulated by government, more physicians are likely to run for Maryland legislative seats.

Sidewalk, Pedestrian Signal Being Built at CSX Underpass

City officials say the raised sidewalk and signal at Bowie Road and Lafayette Avenue in Laurel will improve safety.

Campaign Finance Complaints Stack Up as Maryland's Election Day Nears

Candidates for Maryland governor accuse one another of wrongdoing.

Gov. O'Malley Asks Hispanic Lawyers for Help With State's Refugee Children

Maryland has accepted 2,804 children this year, the largest number of refugees per capita of any state in the U.S.

Hot Car Deaths: Should Government Mandate Technology?

After a deadly summer of children left in hot cars, a mother is calling on a government fix. What do you think?

Hot Car Deaths: Should Government Mandate Technology?

After a deadly summer of children left in hot cars, a mother is calling on a government fix. What do you think?

Howard County Launches App for Reporting Issues to Government

Citizens can also follow up on progress after making requests.

No-Smoking Wave Hits Ocean City Beach

Ocean City leaders have given tentative approval to a law to limit smoking to designated areas on the beach, and the town's boardwalk.

Where Does MD Rank for Women's Equality?

WalletHub looked at life expectancy, wages, the number of male vs. female executives and other factors to rank states for women's equality.

Mayor Booted from City Hall to Turn Tent Into Office

Seat Pleasant's mayor says he will work in a tent outside City Hall after council members evicted him from his inside office for abuse.

Maryland Gun-Control Measures Upheld by Federal Judge

A law banning 45 assault weapons and limiting gun magazines to 10 bullets is not an undue burden on Second Amendment rights, says a judge.

Hearing Tuesday Night for WSSC Rate Increases

Prince George's County residents can comment on proposed rate changes and a customer assistance fund at a Largo meeting Tuesday.

Commuter Alert: Laurel MARC Parking Lot Closing Ahead of Flooding

Parking at the Laurel MARC station will be reduced by 40 percent Friday because of expected flooding. Commuters are urged to park at the Muirkirk or Savage stations.

Howard County Unveils Arboretum at Government Campus

Citizens can tour the arboretum in person and online.

Should Your State Legalize Pot?

With the economical benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?

SPEAK OUT: 2 Public Hearings on HoCo's Capital Budget Proposal

Share with the Howard County Council which projects you want funded.

City of Laurel Considers Joining Regional Transportation Effort

The Regional Transportation Agency of Central Maryland has just formed.

State: Process to Condemn Property for Purple Line Can Begin

The proposed Purple Line light rail would connect Bethesda with New Carrolton, while displacing 116 homes and businesses. The 150-day period to file lawsuits tied to the project began this week.

County Considers Creating Science, Tech District to Lure Development

Prince George's County lawmakers may create a special science and technology district to lure science and technology jobs through incentive programs.

Health Fair to Enroll Residents in Insurance Coverage Set for March 15

An event to enroll uninsured Maryland residents in quality, affordable health coverage will be held March 15 in Prince George’s County.

Local Nonprofit Moves to New Office with Help from a Gentle Giant

Riverdale has a new neighbor; Court Appointed Special Advocate has moved to new offices in the area. An April open house is planned.

Purple Line Construction Money in Proposed Federal Budget

The proposed Purple Line light rail would connect Bethesda with New Carrolton. State officials say it will ease traffic congestion and spur development, while displacing 116 homes and businesses.

County Snowplows to Deploy at Midnight Monday

Residents are asked to park on the even-numbered sides of residential streets or in their driveways to assist the crews in clearing the roadways.

For the Seventeenth Time, HoCo Earns AAA Bond Rating

Howard is one of 40 counties in the nation to earn a AAA rating from all three agencies.

Fill 'Er Up: Residents Can Report Potholes to County

Are you dodging potholes on your commute? Report them to the Prince George's County Department of Public Works and Transportation.

Howard County's Snow Plow Tracker 'Frequently' Misses Mark, Officials Say

'It is possible ... that your road has been marked as 'plowed' when that is not the case...' —Howard County Government

Second Round of Snow Set HoCo Plowing Back Slightly

Howard County received more snow than anticipated, officials said.