Storify: Maryland Leaders Respond to Superstorm Sandy

Elected officials and the emergency management team in Maryland kept the public informed through Twitter during the storm.

Fear the Turtle, not the Weather

Jordan Tessler fuses his passion for natural sciences with a social media savvy to provide updates for College Park throughout Hurricane Sandy.

Out-of-State Donors Eye Opportunity in 6th District Race

Of the about $5 million raised, out-of-state donors have contributed over $1 million to Democrat John Delaney’s campaign.

Harris Poised to Become New Face of Maryland Republicans

Less than two weeks from Election Day, tension and uncertainty are mounting, but if the stars align in Congressional Districts 6 and 1 and the U.S. Senate race, Rep. Andy Harris may soon be the highest-ranking Republican in Maryland.

O’Donnell, Hoyer Race Shows Very Different Worldview

Rep. Steny Hoyer, D-Mechanicsville, and Delegate Anthony O’Donnell have very different views on how to improve the nation as they run for Congress from Maryland’s 5th Congressional District.

As Sandy Approaches, Battle Over Trees Wages On

Power providers have targeted trees in their efforts to keep the lights on. However, conservation groups see these towering timbers as crucial to the environment. Hurricane Sandy may just add fuel to the debate.

Many African-Americans Voting Against Same-Sex Marriage, for Obama

African-Americans make up a quarter of the Maryland’s electorate, and could make or break the vote for same-sex marriage in November.

Baltimore Church Accepts LGBTs, Supports Same-Sex Marriage

Reconciling Works is a Lutheran ministry that openly welcomes and accepts members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.

DJS Move of Some Girls from Waxter Starting to Show Results

ANNAPOLIS – Treatment and conditions for girls in the juvenile justice system are gradually improving nearly a year after the state separated and moved the most serious offenders, but work remains to be done, according to advocates and state officials.…

Frankenstorm Could Cause Major Damage in Maryland, Forecasters Say

Forecasters say a winter storm is likely to collide with Hurricane Sandy along the East Coast early next week, which could cause an estimated $1 billion in damage.