Montgomery County will go from five early voting centers to eight or nine, thanks to a new state law.
Congress has yet to act on a cut, which is set to expire July 1, that has kept interest rates on college loans low.
The rail service plans to hire 3,000 employees in the next year.
Elected officials, religious leaders and advocacy groups all weigh in on the rulings on the Defense of Marriage Act and California's Proposition 8.
The Defense of Marriage Act and California's Proposition 8 were both struck down by the Supreme Court Wednesday.
The two-term Maryland governor tells the National Journal he's in a "year of discernment" when it comes to running in 2016.
Justices said that the University of Texas admissions policy must be reviewed with more scrutiny.
Blogger David Moon told The Gazette that he will announce his candidacy for delegate soon.
The Gazette: With Leggett in, many others are out.
The council's committee on planning, housing and economic development delved into the nitty-gritty on farm animals, Christmas trees and country inns in its review of the county planning board's proposed zoning code update.
The county's property tax will increase by 1.8 cents for every $100 of assessed property value.
Four Montgomery County Council members agreed that the one-year-old tax was not appropriate for non-food businesses.
New “collaborative consumption” services can operate outside of consumer regulations.
The incident is the fourth such occurrence since 2005.
New data identifies the most likely tax cheats.
The congressman accused lawmakers of bowing to special interests after the Senate rejected expanded background checks on firearms. Do you agree?
Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-MD, calls Maryland postal workers selfless for the risks they sometimes face in national letter threats.
Police reportedly are questioning a man in connection with the discoveries.
The library is encouraging residents to 'C’mon, Get Appy.'
Lack of participation is said to jeopardize the state's economy in the future.
Two council members are seeking to ban the tobacco alternative from public places.
Montgomery County Council's Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment Committee reviews the request on Monday morning.
Montgomery County will be installing 292 parking meters.
Plan aims to improve business competitiveness by reducing raises for county employees.
Bethesda Elementary parents have launched a change.org petition after a car struck a stroller carrying a 3-month-old baby near the school in February.
The Gazette reports that the Brickyard Road property formerly used as an organic farm could be the new location for Potomac Elementary School.
Montgomery County police recall Ayala's sacrifice in 2010.
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Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot visited his office's Wheaton branch on Tuesday.
The planning board will once again take up a bus rapid transit concept, including a proposal to dedicate Rockville Pike travel lanes for the high-speed buses.
Leggett: 'The message of the campaign is simple. One person can make a difference in a child’s life.'
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Find out how you may comment on the budget proposals.
A bipartisan group of congressional members sends a letter to transportation secretary urging him to find ways to reduce fatalities.
Loans of up to $15,000 are available for a range of home improvements.
Greater Greater Washington: Even with a tax increase, driving in Maryland is “a bargain.”
NBC4: Maryland drivers rack up more tickets than DC drivers.
A new report says a 3 percent cut in Social Security would take more than $300 million from the state economy.
The ban is expected to pass in the Maryland General Assembly.
Weather permitting, officials will change posted limits on Friday and Saturday.