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Maryland NFL Replacement Referee Returns to Work High School Game

Maryland NFL Replacement Referee Returns to Work High School Game

Tom Falcinelli couldn’t have been more invisible officiating a high school football game last weekend, attended by a few hundred parents and students.

Former Maryland Athletes in Cut Sports Find New Homes

Former Maryland Athletes in Cut Sports Find New Homes

When Alison Iovino learned that the University of Maryland was on the verge of eliminating her acrobatics and tumbling team last fall, she considered her seemingly limited options.

Crashing the Other Party’s Convention Could Become the Norm

Crashing the Other Party’s Convention Could Become the Norm

Crashing the other Party's convention could become the new norm as Democrats and Republicans battle in polarized political environment.

Following O’Malley, Van Hollen Second Md. Democrat to Crash GOP Convention

Following O’Malley, Van Hollen Second Md. Democrat to Crash GOP Convention

He said Romney-Ryan policies would have a "very negative impact on the state of Maryland."

Virginia Gov. McDonnell Sticks to Theme of “We Built It”

Virginia Gov. McDonnell Sticks to Theme of “We Built It”

"Big government didn't build America," McDonnell said. "Small businesses don't come out of Washington, D.C., pre-made on flatbed trucks."

O’Malley Crashes GOP Convention, Draws Fire from Delegates

O’Malley Crashes GOP Convention, Draws Fire from Delegates

O'Malley slammed Romney's economic plan and his record at Bain Capital.

Nuclear Energy Proponent Criticizes Natural Gas, Upsets Some Delegates

Nuclear Energy Proponent Criticizes Natural Gas, Upsets Some Delegates

A nuclear energy expert from Maryland found himself under fire from some members of the state's Republican delegation during his Monday breakfast speech after criticizing natural gas fracking and its viability as a primary energy source.

Maryland Delegates Take on Obama, O’Malley

Maryland Delegates Take on Obama, O’Malley

Despite Tropical Storm Isaac causing the cancellation of many of the day’s events at the Republican National Convention, Maryland delegates echoed their party's message at breakfast Monday morning: "We can do better."