Upper Marlboro Resident Nominated for Acting County Attorney Position

M. Andree Green's appointment must be approved by the County Council.

More than 130,000 Petitioners Want Dream Act Placed on Referendum in 2012

Republican delegates gathered in downtown Annapolis Thursday to deliver thousands of petitions to the Maryland Secretary of State's office.

Leslie Johnson Could See Year-Plus in Jail

The councilwoman pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to one count of conspiracy to commit evidence and witness tampering.

County: No Trash Pickup on July 4

Bus service is also suspended on the holiday, but will resume July 5.

WTOP: Leslie Johnson to plead guilty

The county councilwoman will reportedly plead guilty in a federal probe next week.

A Teachable Moment for Barack Obama and Lupe Fiasco

Upper Marlboro educator sees benefit of rapper's controversial comments

Survey Takes Aim at Region's Transportation Needs

A new Maryland transportation group joined its Virginia counterpart to identify the region's priorities.

ACLU Challenges Petition to Overturn DREAM Act

The American Civil Liberties Union argues the electronic petition form invites fraud.

Prince George's to Benefit from Statewide Broadband Initiative

The construction began near Laurel last month.

Upper Marlboro Radio Station Tackles Marriage, Politics

In the first of a weekly segment on Patch, local residents can listen to Mindstream Radio.

Maryland Embracing the Power of Solar

Summer's almost here. There's plenty of sunshine. What does it take to put it to work for you?

Upper Marlboro Man to be Sentenced for Credit Card Fraud

Eric Cade assumed a false identity and stole as much as $120,000.

Upper Marlboro Woman Ready for National MADD Position

On July 1, Jan Withers will be the national president for Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

WUSA: Wiretaps Reveal County Council Plans for Leslie Johnson

Jack B. Johnson promised developer Mirza Baig that his wife would assist him once on the County Council.

New Housing Initiative Could Stem Upper Marlboro Foreclosures

Congressman Steny Hoyer spoke in Hyattsville about the county's foreclosure crisis, a problem very familiar to Upper Marlboro.

ABC7: Former County Executive Johnson Might Enter Guilty Plea

The Mitchellville resident is scheduled to appear in federal court on Tuesday.

O'Malley Touts State Investment in Tech

Governor says $75M program will close gap between research and commercialization of new technology.

Upper Marlboro Woman Sentenced for Stealing Government Funds

Sno H. Rush will serve 21 months in prison and pay restitution of $104,000.

At Funeral, Schaefer Remembered for His Dedication to Baltimore

Sen. Barbara Mikulski is among those to eulogize the late mayor and governor.

Farewell to Schaefer Begins in Annapolis

People flock to the Maryland State House to say goodbye to the former mayor and governor.

Details of Schaefer's Viewing, Procession Released

Schaefer's body will lie in state Monday at the State House, then be transported by motorcade to Baltimore City Hall.

Gazette: Upper Marlboro Woman Jailed for Taking Political Donations

Olivia Harris was a treasurer for Sen. Ulysses Currie.

Comptroller Shares Last-Minute Tax Tips

With only a few hours to go before the tax-filing deadline, the Maryland Comptroller's Office shared some last-minute tax tips.

Baltimore-Washington Corridor Emerges As Front Line of Defense in Cyberwars

A UMBC research park has turned into a national cybersecurity powerhouse.

Maryland: Not a Retirement Destination, But Maybe It Should Be

By some standards, Maryland is not the ideal place to retire. But state officials say you shouldn’t overlook the good stuff.

Maryland Dream Act Passed in Final Hours of Legislative Session

Legislation would allow illegal immigrants to receive in-state college tuition.

O'Malley's Venture Capital Proposal Gets Initial OK

Upper Marlboro is home to several small business agencies.

Stem Cell Funding In Limbo

The research fund is once again weighed in state budget negotiations.

State Lawmakers OK Local Road Money Infusion

Add-on of $8.2 million for road upkeep will be shared by state's 157 municipalities.

Maryland Senate Passes Budget

But legislators still must reconcile an alcohol tax provision.

Univ. of MD Panel: U.S. Safe from Fukushima Plant Radiation

But radioactive elements could reach marine life, expert says.

State Monitoring Air, Water and Food for Radiation

'Very small amounts,' related to Japanese reactor incidents, pose no risk, according to officials.

Commuters Flee Intercounty Connector After Toll Charges Begin

On average, 62 percent fewer people are using the road during evening rush hour.

Leslie Johnson Charged With Conspiracy

The District 6 Councilwoman had filed a motion to have her preliminary hearing delayed until next month.

Maryland House Approves Budget

Spending bill moves to the Senate; Chambers differ on alcohol tax.

Ammo Clip, Gun Dealer Bills Dead in Annapolis

The House Judiciary Committee voted to squash a pair of identical bills that sought to cut in half the number of bullets a detachable magazine can carry.

Anti-abortion Lawmakers Propose New Regulations

The most sweeping bill introduced, sponsored by Delegate Don Dwyer, would establish a person's right to not be deprived of life from conception.

Jobs, Safety, Transportation, Environment Top O'Malley's Federal Priority List

The governor met with Maryland's congressional delegation, urging them to focus on job creation, public safety, transportation and environmental protection.

Grand Jury: Upper Marlboro Resident Made False Statements for Jobs

Karen M. Lancaster submitted false documents in multiple job applications to federal government agencies.

State Lawmakers Could Ban Smoking in Cars with Children

The bill would impose a $50 fine for smoking in a vehicle with a child under the age of 8.