Road to Baltimore Cab Driving Travels the World

BALTIMORE – On a recent bitter night, chilly commuters spilled from a MARC train and hurried through the marble waiting room of historic Penn Station

America’s Image in Arab World Shows ‘Tiny’ Improvement, Poll Finds

WASHINGTON – Most Arabs continue to believe the American invasion of Iraq has brought more terrorism and less democracy to the Middle East and left Iraqis worse off than under Saddam Hussein, according to a poll released Friday by the University of Maryland College Park and Zogby International

House Candidate, Military Father Joins Call to Exit Iraq

BALTIMORE – Oz Bengur, father of a Marine stationed in Iraq and a candidate for the 3rd Congressional District, unveiled an 18-month timetable Tuesday — just a day before President Bush comes to the U

Cardin Calls for Tax Breaks for Developers of Low-Income Housing

WASHINGTON – At a time when middle-income families are increasingly priced out of buying homes, the government should encourage affordable housing availability by providing tax credits to investors in troubled areas, Rep

Maryland Bishops ‘Repent’ Iraq War Complicity

WASHINGTON – Ninety-five bishops from President Bush’s church, including four from Maryland, said they repent their “complicity” in the “unjust and immoral” invasion and occupation of Iraq

Takoma Park Voters Back Candidate Ranking System

WASHINGTON – Takoma Park residents overwhelmingly recommended adopting a new voting system Tuesday that would allow voters to rank candidates for city office in order of preference, rather than casting a ballot for just one

A Few Marylanders End up Dying to Contribute

WASHINGTON – Political donations are alive and well, even if the donors themselves aren’t

Cardin Calls for Oak Hill’s Closing, Land Redistribution

WASHINGTON – The District of Columbia should close its troubled youth detention facility outside Laurel and redistribute its 800 acres of prime real estate to Anne Arundel County and national park and security agencies, Rep

Senator’s Son Joins Crowded House Race

BALTIMORE – John Sarbanes, a Baltimore-area lawyer and the son of Sen

Lt. Governor Formally Joins U.S. Senate Race

LARGO – Republican Lt