Maryland Removes Parallel Parking from Driving Test

Do you parallel park much in Perryville?

O'Malley Invites Public to 'Special Announcement'

Former Maryland governor plans gathering on Federal Hill.

O'Malley May Announce Presidential Run May 30: Report

Former Gov. Martin O'Malley, who has been talking to party leaders in Iowa and New Hampshire, may announce his candidacy May 30.

Maryland Tolls Going Down, Taxpayers to Save Big Bucks: Governor

How much drivers will save, when toll reductions take effect and other details from Maryland Transportation Authority.

Sen. Barbara Mikulski Announces Retirement

'Do I spend my time raising money or do I spend my time raising hell?' —Sen. Barbara Mikulski

APG Invites Community to Discuss Reductions

A community listening session on Army reductions is planned for Jan. 29 at Harford Technical High School.

Hogan: New Bipartisan Spirit Starts

Hogan is the 62nd governor of the State of Maryland. Read his prepared remarks here.

O'Malley 'Seriously Thinking' About Running for President

The outgoing governor says he has not made a decision yet, but is not taking Hillary Clinton’s campaign decision into consideration.

How Republican Larry Hogan Won in Blue Maryland

Hogan’s tax-cutting, pro-business message hit a nerve.

Keeping Maryland's Transportation Funds on Track: Question 1

Question One on the Maryland state ballot could make it much more difficult for governors to borrow from Transportation Trust Fund.

Cecil County Election Guide: Candidates, Polling Locations

Election Day is fast approaching. See who’s running and view a sample ballot here.

Maryland's Medical Marijuana Process Slow Going

Distribution of medical marijuana in Maryland is not expected to start until early 2016.

Maryland's Medical Marijuana Process Slow Going

Distribution of medical marijuana in Maryland is not expected to start until early 2016.

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.

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.

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.

Harford County's Director of Community Services Resigns

Beth Hendrix is leaving her Harford County job for a position with the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development.

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?

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.

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.

Cecil County Receives More Than $250K for Pothole Repairs

Maryland's jurisdictions were awarded state funding based on how many miles of road they maintain.

Should Your State Legalize Pot?

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

Operation 'Capitol Storm': Citizens Call for Mental Health Care for Veterans

Daily, 22 veterans take their own lives.

General Assembly Set to Hear Slew of Minimum Wage Bills This Week

Six versions of a minimum wage bill -- from statewide to county choice -- should go before the Maryland House and Senate.

Surveillance Protestors Take 'USA Freedom Act' Demonstration Online

Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Baltimore, is Maryland’s lone co-sponsor of the bill to prevent the National Security Agency from collecting people's private data.

Patch Readers: Maryland Crabs Are King

A Montgomery County delegate wants to require markets and restaurants to label fish by their country of origin. Patch readers seem to agree as a way to preserve the state's heritage.

'House of Cards' Returns, Will Maryland Boost Film Credits?

Oscar-winner Kevin Spacey says he'll be back for a third season of "House of Cards," which uses Maryland's film tax credits. Season two will be on Netflix Feb. 14.

Are Diners Eating Maryland Crabs or Imports?

A Montgomery County delegate has introduced a bill that would require Maryland markets and restaurants to label fish by their common names and list country of origin.

With Widespread Power Outages, Harford County Opens 3 Shelters

There are three shelters open for Harford County residents without power.

Larry Hogan Files for Governor's Race, Plans to Use Public Financing

Larry Hogan filed his candidacy papers for the Maryland governor's race on Monday. Boyd Rutherford is his running mate for the lieutenant governor's job.

Ready to Run: O'Malley Says He 'Would Make a Good President'

Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley says he is preparing for a 2016 presidential bid. But will he run if Hillary Clinton campaigns?

SHA: 'Another Person Killed While Working Along a Maryland Highway'

The State Highway Administration issued a plea for drivers to stay vigilant.

Retroactive Health Insurance Bill Covers Maryland Residents

Maryland residents who couldn't sign up for health insurance because of problems with the state's website can enroll and be retroactively covered to Jan. 1

First African-American to Play Football at UMD Honored by Lawmakers

Darryl Hill was honored by a joint resolution of the Maryland General Assembly for being a sports pioneer.

Marijuana Program Stalled, 'Revenge Porn' Proposal, O'Malley's Irish Muse: Maryland Politics in Brief

Check out the top political stories from around the state.

Posting 'Revenge Porn' Online Could Become a Felony in Maryland

A Maryland lawmaker is seeking to make posting "revenge porn" -- intimate images of a person and their contact information -- a felony.

Drinking Game for the State of the Union Address

The Super Bowl we can understand, but the State of the Union?