Frederick County ‘Activity Centers’ Help Channel Growth

Brunswick represents one of the eight areas in Frederick County that made the list of 139 activity centers approved this year by the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments.

House Votes to Repeal Death Penalty, Governor’s Signature Next

The Maryland House voted 82-56 Friday in favor of repealing the death penalty. Once Gov. Martin O’Malley signs the bill, Maryland will become the 18th state to abolish capital punishment.

Shooting School Wins Grant for Violence Recovery Efforts

The school year started off with a tragic shooting, but now officials at Perry Hall High School are hoping to end the year on a note of resilience.

Some Rural Democrats Joining Republicans in Opposition to Gas Tax Plan

Some rural Democrats joining Republicans in opposition to Gov. Martin O’Malley’s gas tax plan.

Open Government Advocates Say Obama Progress on FOIA Not Enough

Five years after President Barack Obama promised to make the government more transparent, open government advocates praised the progress to date while outlining several areas for improvement at a congressional hearing Wednesday.

Vice President Joe Biden Extols Maryland as Domestic Violence Prevention Model

Vice President Joe Biden praised Maryland as a national model for combating domestic violence in a speech Wednesday in Rockville.

VP Biden’s Press Office Apologizes for Demanding that Reporter Delete Photos

Vice President Joe Biden’s press secretary apologized to a Capital News Service reporter and the Philip Merrill College of Journalism Wednesday after a press office staffer demanded the reporter delete photos taken at an event in Rockville.

VP’s Press Office Apologizes for Demanding Reporter Delete Photos

Vice President’s press secretary apologized to Capital News Service Wednesday after a press office staffer demanded that a reporter delete photos taken at an event in Rockville.

Parents, School Cooperation Brings Success for Students With Challenges

Cecelia Scheeler was just 4 years old when she started exhibiting odd behavior — throwing a fit when walking by dirty laundry or refusing to sit on certain furniture. She would wash her hands until they bled.

Maryland Teachers Need More Science and Math Training

Teachers must be better prepared to help students learn key science and math skills, Maryland state superintendent said Tuesday.