Maryland's General Assembly is poised to approve a bill to increase the state's minimum dropout age from 16 to 17, and gradually to 18.
As the Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, the Anne Arundel County resident will face Democrat incumbent Sen. Ben Cardin in the general election.
In Severna Park, there were multiple polling locations within a mile or less of one another fully staffed with election judges at each place.
Robert J. Martineau is a retired professor of law, former Maryland assistant attorney general, and former secretary of Maryland’s 1967-68 Constitutional Convention.
Patch paid a visit to a few local polling stations to gauge voter turnout.
Here's a list of local voting locations for Tuesday's primary election.
It’s been "slow and steady," according to one election official.
The early voting polling center at the library will close at 8 p.m.
The local library on McKinsey Road is one of five in Anne Arundel County offering early voting.
Students from Severna Park High School and Archbishop Spalding participated in the program which included shadowing elected officials.
Gas station owners and businesses testified against O'Malley's proposed gas tax in Annapolis on Wednesday.
In light of the recent indictment, Patch asks if the Anne Arundel County executive should step down.
Lengthy debate and amendments expected Thursday.
House Minority Leader Anthony O'Donnell says proponents have the votes needed for passage later this afternoon.
Snow is in the forecast for Sunday and schools are closed for President's Day.
The Chesapeake Bay's native oyster survival rate is at its highest since 1985.
One of Gov. Martin O'Malley's adjustments to the advisory committee's proposed map would keep local residents together.
With cost savings and recycling in mind, the county is cutting back to once-a-week trash collection starting in June.
After numerous and lengthy public hearings and testimony by Shipley's Choice residents who oppose the crematory, the owners get the tentative go-ahead to move forward.
There is a possibility that all portable electronic devices will be banned while driving.
A stretch of Kinder Road in Severna Park is under construction, and a reader wants to know who is doing the work and why.
No rezoning came through for a property on Jumpers Hole Road where senior condominiums have been proposed.
Most Anne Arundel County facilities, such as libraries, senior centers and the main offices, will be operating on a special schedule for Thanksgiving.
Bill 79-11 proposes a Stormwater Management and Restoration Fund to pay for projects in the county through assessing fees on homeowners and businesses.
State Highway administrators debuted a monster-sized "tow plow" Thursday. The new tool can plow two lanes of snow at one time.
Senior Citizens testified for more housing at the County Council meeting on Monday but the proposed development on Jumpers Hole Road needs to be rezoned to move forward.
Here's another try at a petition. This time on SignOn.org where it is easier to sign and could be featured on the site's homepage as signatures climb.
The Severna Park branch, along with all of the other libraries in Anne Arundel County, are now offering e-readers to patrons.
MDPetitions.com can defend the petition drive that put the DREAM Act to a referendum.
Monthly water and sewer fees could double, possibly triple, to help Chesapeake Bay restoration.
Take a look at this YouTube video, it is reality in the classroom.
Anne Arundel County Council tentatively approves 16 amendments to comprehensive bill, set to be finalized next month.
Gov. Martin O'Malley's controversial bill passes 91-46 in the House.
Committee votes to reject Republican alternative plan and sends Gov. Martin O'Malley's map to the full House.
Republicans offer only one amendment in a debate some expected would last until late Monday night.
Full Senate to vote on bill later tonight. Three alternative plans were rejected.
Focus turns to job creation plan that is likely to couple tax increases with growth in capital budget spending.
African-American voting rights groups, Republicans join to oppose O'Malley plan.
Like many Severna Park residents, leaders from both political parties oppose the plan put forth by the Governor's Redistricting Advisory Committee.
Maryland legislators will meet beginning Oct. 17 for a special session to pass Congressional redistricting before the start of the 2012 legislative session, according to a press release from the governor's office.