Legislation Would Ease Pressure on Pit Bull Owners and Landlords

In April, the Maryland Court of Appeals ruled that owning pit bulls or allowing them on your property is an “inherently dangerous activity.

Inaugural Parade Patrons React to President Obama’s Walk Down Pennsylvania Avenue

More than 800 thousand people gathered in Washington D.C. on Monday to attend the Inauguration festivities. On Pennsylvania Avenue, attendees lined the parade route early and eager, searching for the perfect spot to catch a glimpse of the President.

Cardin Puts Concerns to Defense Secretary Nominee Hagel

Secretary of Defense nominee Chuck Hagel said he had a “good conversation” with Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin Wednesday, but Cardin was mum on whether the nominee allayed his concerns about past comments on Iran and Israel.

Armor Company Designs Bulletproof Whiteboards in Response to Newtown School Shooting

After the shooting in Newtown, Conn., a military armor factory located in Pocomoke, on Maryland’s lower Eastern Shore, decided to create bulletproof school supplies.

Maryland Delegation Puts Women First

The Maryland delegation put women’s issues at the forefront of its agenda Wednesday with the reintroduction of both the Violence Against Women Act and the Paycheck Fairness Act.

Poll Shows Maryland Voters Support Assault Weapons Ban

Maryland voters support an assault weapons ban, strongly oppose a gas tax, and show increasing opposition to the death penalty, according to a new Gonzales Research & Marketing Strategies, Inc. poll.

Gas Tax Changes in Maryland and Virginia Could Affect Where Commuters Buy their Gas

A gas tax repeal in Virginia or an increase in Maryland could make Maryland to Virginia commuters fill up near work, instead of near home.

Hundreds Pledge to Volunteer at National Day of Service

Visitors to the National Mall on Saturday sat down to make cards for hospitalized children and write valentines to veterans.

Greenbelt Teenager Stands Atop Junior Tennis Rankings

Evan Zhu, who trains at the Tennis Center at College Park, is the top ranked 14-and-under tennis player in the nation.

Legislators Look to Eliminate Loophole in Maryland Sex Law

Maryland legislators introduced bills to address a loophole in the state’s sex law.