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VIDEO: What Bus Rapid Transit Looks Like

Local nonprofit’s YouTube clip offers a glimpse of what could look like in Montgomery County

2013 Health Rankings Show What's Ailing Maryland

What factors are ailing Maryland residents, which lowered the state's ranking in a health survey?

Report: Maryland Has Nation's 4th-Toughest Gun Laws

A new report issued just before the anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings ranks Maryland high on its list.

Vacationing Maryland Health Insurance Exchange Leader Resigns; State Tackles Tech Issues

As technical issues prevented Marylanders from signing up for health insurance, the exchange's executive director left for a week in the Caribbean.

Montgomery County Council President Denies He Has $1,265 in Unpaid Traffic Tickets

TV reporter confronts Councilman Craig Rice with records of more than $1,000 worth of unpaid parking and traffic tickets.

Snowstorm Gives Most Federal Employees a Day Off

Emergency employees are still expected to work today. DC National Guard members are not required to report Tuesday, but should be ready to respond to emergencies.

Due to Icy Roads, Highway Officials Say Drive Slow or Don't Go

Plow drivers on highways reported motorists driving too fast given the conditions.

Wind Energy vs. Bald Eagle: Audubon Society Blasts Rule on Allowing Eagle Deaths

A new federal rule expands the time allowed for accidental eagle deaths due to encounters with wind turbines.

Once Buttoned-Up GOP Congressman Grows Beard, Goes Green

Former Maryland Congressman Wayne Gilchrest is educating kids and adults on the environment through the outdoor school Sassafras Environmental Education Center.

Drivers Worried Whether I-695 Bridge Over Joppa Road Is Sound

A retired state highway employee says the bridge needs work, but state officials say it is structurally sound.

Pepco Requests $43M Rate Increase

Councilman Berliner: Pepco's "overall performance has not risen to the level that justifies an increase in its return on equity."

Mizeur Proposes Strengthening Public Campaign Financing

Del. Heather Mizeur will also be the first gubernatorial candidate to use the state’s current public finance system since 1994.

WaPo: Montgomery County Delays Zoning Overhaul

Delay heeds objections of developers, neighborhood activists who wanted more time to consider potential impact, The Washington Post reports

Franchot: Government Should Cut Spending 2%; Touts Small Business Growth

The state comptroller recently spoke to business leaders in Crofton and touched on issues ranging from the structural deficit to inheritance taxes.

Rice: Montgomery County Must Remain State's Economic Engine

Craig Rice is the youngest African American to serve on the Mongtomery County Council. He took office Tuesday as its new president.

Potomac Man Marks Fourth Year in Cuban Prison, Appeals to Obama

A Potomac woman plans to lead a demonstration at the White House today demanding that President Obama work to free her husband from a Cuban jail.

Unique Program Helps Maryland Kids Teach Mom and Dad English

An intergenerational approach to a practical education.

So Long, ISON: Comet's Too-Close Encounter with Sun

Maryland Driver Has $13,000 in Unpaid Toll Fees Erased

A man who neglected to pay highway tolls tallied a steep fine that state officials agreed this week to waive.

Maryland Republicans Want Out of Common Core Initiative

The House GOP plan would allow individual counties to opt out of Common Core if the state does not withdraw.

Montgomery County Council Approves Bus Rapid Transit Plan

Groundwork set for countywide transit system.

Montgomery County Council Approves Bus Rapid Transit Plan

Groundwork set for countywide transit system.

Maryland: Low Poverty, Perfect Credit, Debt and High Crime

Find out where Maryland ranks in list of best- and worst-run states.

Newest Jobs Report: State Lost 8,900 Jobs, Unemployment Rate at 6.7 Percent

Most job losses in September and October came before the partial federal government shutdown.

Pencils Ready? Maryland to Return to Paper Ballots for 2016 Election

Maryland state election authorities are shopping for a new paper ballot system to have in place by the 2016 presidential election.

Jackie's Famous Pink Suit is in Maryland But You Can't See It

The National Archives in Maryland houses the iconic pink suit First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy wore on her fateful trip to Dallas in 1963.

Want to Survive a Crash Like This? NHTSA Requiring Seat Belts

Measure is aimed at reducing injuries and fatalities in crashes.

Your Toilet Is Not a Trash Can, Says Local Utility in Campaign

It might seem a bit indelicate, but the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission says it's important to educate customers about a problem in the bathroom.

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.

Del. Simmons Announces Bid for Senate

Simmons seeks District 17 seat currently held by Jennie M. Forehand.

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