Put Down the Pizza: Does Your Favorite Food Have Trans Fat?

The Food and Drug Administration wants to remove artificially manufactured fats from ingredients’ lists. Trans fats are found in some baked goods, frozen pizza and coffee creamers.

Maryland Keeps No. 9 Ranking Nationally in Energy Efficiency Efforts

Maryland holds steady in a new energy scorecard. A state group says more must be done to improve Maryland's standing.

Maryland Governments Risk Millions in Fines Over Rain Tax

State agencies are warning the state’s 10 largest jurisdiction to implement stormwater fees or face fines of $10,000 a day.

Moment of Silence Friday at BWI and Airports Nationwide

TSA employees will honor the one among them who was killed in a shooting rampage in Los Angeles.

Giving to Panhandlers: Good, or Not Really Helping?

Is panhandling a right, or too dangerous?

Bag Tax Study Anticipated in 2014

County Executive Isiah Leggett says that a reconsideration of the county bag tax's applicability to bags from non-food and non-alcohol stores needs to be preceded by a data-gathering survey.

Virginia 2013 Governor Race: Democrat Terry McAuliffe Wins

It's a rare political moment with Democrats in power in the neighboring Commonwealth of Virginia.

'Devastating' Food Stamp Cut Take Effect Friday in Maryland

Maryland had the third highest increase in food stamp participation from June 2012 to June 2013, following Illinois with 15 percent and Wyoming with 11 percent.

FAA Allows Most Electronic Devices Throughout Flights

Maryland Health Advocates Push for Higher Cigarette Tax

Top Maryland health advocates endorsed a proposal to increase state cigarette taxes by $1 per pack, in a report released Wednesday.

Maryland To Receive More Aid for Superstorm Sandy Relief

One year later, the state receives $19 million in aid to help the hardest-hit communities.

Patchwork of State Marriage Laws Puts Maryland Same-Sex Couples at Risk

Same-sex couples face legal issues in parenting that straight couples do not.

Patchwork of State Marriage Laws Puts Maryland Same-Sex Couples at Risk

Same-sex couples face legal issues in parenting that straight couples do not.

Maryland’s Largest Tea Party Group Says It's Gaining Support

It's called the Maryland Society of Patriots.

Gansler Gives Statement on Appearance at Party with Underage Drinking

The gubernatorial candidate attributes bad publicity to politics.

Data Shows Maryland Communities Becoming More Politically Polarized

Republicans have strongholds where Democrats used to reign and vice versa, according to figures from the Sunlight Foundation.

County Council Pay Raise Approved

Pay hike would be phased in over the course of four years, The Washington Post reports.

Maryland Obamacare Website Improving But Not There Yet

Have you tried to log on? So far, 2,400 households have reportedly enrolled.

Kittleman to Submit Legislation to Repeal State 'Rain Tax'

The state senator who is also running for Howard County executive said the legislation puts the burden on business owners and is unnecessary.

Boyds Resident Joins Montgomery County Delegation

David Fraser-Hidalgo sworn in Monday

Glen Echo Park Reopens After the Shutdown

The park is back in business.

Leggett Goes to Wall Street to Talk Bond Ratings

The county executive traveled to Wall Street on Thursday to brief bond houses on the county's economy.

Back to Work: Government Shutdown is Over

Congress votes to reopen government, raise the debt ceiling.

Leggett: If NPS Doesn't Open Glen Echo Park, Montgomery County Will

The county estimates that the nonprofit organizations running programs and facilities in Glen Echo Park—a national park—are losing a total of $25,000 a day during the federal government shutdown.

Van Hollen: Rules Rigged to Extend Shutdown

In this video, U.S. Rep. Christopher Van Hollen demonstrates how a recent rule alteration made by the House of Representatives complicates ending the government shutdown. The video has gone viral on the internet.

Report: State to Partner With Private Sector on Purple Line

Renters, Here's Your Chance to Speak Up!

Ask candidates hoping to represent Montgomery County what they'll do to address the concerns of the county's renters.

Federal Shutdown Could Mean “Lighter” Traffic for Maryland

Federal 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.

Federal Government Shutdown Would Hurt Workers, Maryland Economy

A possible government shutdown starting Tuesday would cause federal agencies in Maryland to close or seriously cut back operations.

Recession, State Law, Lead Marylanders to Switch from Private to Public Health Insurance

In the last two years, Maryland’s increase in public health insurance coverage is higher than all but 13 states.

Maryland Joins with Nearby States in Bid to Become FAA Drone Testing Site

Could civilian drones fill the skies?

Cardin: Reform Tax Code with Consumption Tax

At a visit to the Greater Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce on Monday, Sen. Ben Cardin talked about his ideas for reforming the country's tax code.

Advocacy Group Says Maryland Falls Behind Other States in Minimum Wage

Low wages have forced some workers to turn to organizations like Mid-County United Ministries, a Montgomery County nonprofit that provides financial assistance, to supplement their income.

House Votes to Cut SNAP Spending, Despite More Marylanders Using Food Stamps

U.S. Census data released this week shows a near-generation high poverty rate of 15 percent.

Speak Out: Would Higher Minimum Wage Equal Lower Taxes?

WAMU 88.5 reported that Councilman Marc Elrich wants to raise Montgomery County's minimum wage to $12 an hour.

Questions about Obamacare? Montgomery County Forums Planned

Find out how the Affordable Care Act’s provisions might affect Wheaton residents.

More Jobs in DC Area, But a Higher Unemployment Rate? Blame Sequestration

How did the Washington Metropolitan area add thousands of jobs in June but still see higher unemployment?

Montgomery County Woman May Become First Female Treasury Deputy

Fed Governor Sarah Bloom Raskin would assume the highest post ever by a woman at Treasury.

Leggett Files Appeal to Pepco Rate Increase

Montgomery County Executive: State regulator’s decision is “premature and unwise.”