O'Malley: Federal Shutdown 'Will Needlessly Hurt' Marylanders

State officials estimate that the federal shutdown will cost Maryland $5 million a day in combined income and sales taxes.

Open Enrollment Begins for Maryland's Health Insurance Marketplace

Residents will be able to shop for individual health care plans through the Health Insurance Marketplace.

Federal Government Shutdown Means a Few MARC Changes

The commuter rail service is adding two special trains, canceling two others and adding cars on the Penn Line to deal with the afternoon rush.

Government Shutdown Begins, Federal Offices Close

The shutdown started just after midnight Tuesday after Congress could not pass a resolution to fund the government.

Report: SEIU Endorsing Brown for Governor

The Service Employees Union International will endorse Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown in Baltimore on Monday

Gun Rights Groups Aim to Stop New Gun Law

A lawsuit has been filed in U.S. District Court in Maryland challenging the validity of a state law banning certain weapons and clips.

Rick Perry Picks on Maryland, Truck vs. Trees, Burglar Leaves Calling Card: Top MD News

Do you know the name of the Maryland town ranked No. 1 for young families? 'Dark Horse' bows out and other stories from Maryland today.

Brown To Officially File for Governor

After months on the campaign trail, Democrats Anthony Brown and Ken Ulman will make their candidacy official. Doug Gansler will announce his candidacy for governor later this month.

Ruppersberger: Assad Must Go

The Congressman from Maryland's 2nd District said there is no doubt that Syria's president is responsible for a chemical weapons attack that killed more than 1,000 people.

Labor Day: Baltimore County Office Closed; No Trash Pickup

Baltimore County government offices and District and Circuit courts are closed Monday.

Summer Reading Club Gives Parkville-Area Students a Head Start

This summer, 5,700 Parkville-Overlea students participated in the Summer Reading Club at the Parkville and Rosedale branches of the Baltimore County Public Library system.

Red Light, Green Light, LED Light? Maryland Installing Efficient Lamps At Traffic Signals

The Maryland State Highway Administration said bulb replacement is 93 percent complete and should be finished by winter.

'House of Cards' Brings Glamour, Cash to Parts of Maryland

Can you pick out the real politician in this photo?

Read: Baltimore County Revokes Skateland Permit

Where Does Maryland Stand on Abortion?

Find out the proposed and current legislation on abortion in Maryland.

Tuberculosis Case Reported At Parkville High School

The Baltimore County Health Department will hold a walk-in clinic on Aug. 13

Business Scorecard: How Did Parkville-Overlea's Legislators Fare?

Two area legislators received 100 percent scores on the Maryland Business for Responsive Government scorecard.

Underfunded, Unaffordable: Baltimore's Child Care Centers Can't Keep Up

High costs of running childcare centers are making it even more difficult for Baltimore's low-income families to afford such services.

Baltimore County Republicans vs. Democrats on the Environment: Who Wins?

Some get A's, others get F's.

‘Rain Tax’ Soaks Businesses, Big Brother’s Watching Trucks, Couple Charged in Bar Stabbing

Top stories you may have missed in the Baltimore region.

O’Malley Appoints Mayer To Baltimore County District Court Bench

Stacy Mayer, a former assistant state’s attorney in Howard and Baltimore Counties, was responsible for shepherding O’Malley’s gun control and death penalty repeal bills through the General Assembly.

O’Malley Makes Historic Court Appointments

The Maryland governor names Mary Ellen Barbera as the first woman chief judge of the state Court of Appeals.

What's Closed In Parkville On Fourth of July?

Strong Reaction in Maryland to Supreme Court Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage

Elected officials, religious leaders and advocacy groups all weigh in on the rulings on the Defense of Marriage Act and California's Proposition 8.

Supreme Court Strikes Down DOMA: Implications for Maryland

The Defense of Marriage Act and California's Proposition 8 were both struck down by the Supreme Court Wednesday.

Cardin: Voting Rights Act Decision 'Erroneous'

Sen. Ben Cardin calls on Congress to "act quickly to reverse" a Supreme Court decision striking down a portion of the 1965 anti-discrimination law.

Marks: No Plans for Ban On Cellphone 'Reverse Vending Machines'

Some Baltimore City officials worry the machines promote the theft of cellphones and other portable electronic devices.

Anderson, Cluster Criticize City Jail Gangs Hearing

The Democrat and Republican state delegates said tougher questions need to be asked.

Intersection Improvements Move Forward Regardless Of CVS

The State Highway Administration and County Department of Public Works will undertake improvements to the intersection of Harford Road and Joppa Road.

Boteler To Talk Taxes, Session With Carney Community Group

The group will hear from the District 8 delegate on the subject of the 2013 legislative session in Annapolis.

McCray Leaves Election Board To Seek State Legislature Seat

Overlea resident Cory McCray attempted to replace the late Del. Hattie Harrison earlier this year.

St. Ursula Student Wins State's Attorney's Anti-Drug Contest

Elizabeth Thomas, an eighth grader at the Parkville private school, won the $750 grand prize in the state's attorney's poster contest.

Lutherville's Bay Bank Acquires 10 Carrollton Bank Branches

The Carrollton branches, including on located in the Parkville area, will soon be renamed.

Chance Meeting Leads Recruit To Fire Academy

VanJonte "Jay" Poulson, of Parkville, is one of the members of a diverse class working to become Baltimore County firefighters.

Left Turns Banned Onto Harford Road From Development

The Carney Improvement Association only wants right hand turns allowed from Placid Avenue onto Harford Road.

Del. Cluster Scholarships Available, Deadline Next Month

The Parkville delegate offers scholarships to students who live within the 8th Legislative District.

Harford Road Intersection Safety Concerns Carney Residents

The State Highway Administration will have an internal meeting about the Harford Road and Placid Avenue intersection Monday.

Design Review Coming to Baynesville, Hillendale

Community leaders say they welcome county regulations that will improve the commercials areas that are the gateways to both neighborhoods.

Carney Elementary Parents Speak Up About Lack of A/C

Members of the Carney Elementary School PTA plan to speak at a Tuesday Board of Education meeting.

Rat Eradication Sweeps Slated for Loch Raven, Hillendale This Month

Councilman David Marks said that complaints about rats are a common complaint in these areas.