Penn State Scandal Prompts Policy Change in Maryland College Athletics

COLLEGE PARK – When Bowie State Athletic Director Anton Goff first heard about the Penn State football child molestation scandal, he shared the same reaction as much of the country — shock and horror

Records Reveal Hundreds of Health Violations at Six Flags America

Between 1996 and 2010, park food stands were cited 761 times for storing food on the floor, improper hand washing by employees, failing to deal with insect infestations and other violations that could help spread pathogens that cause food poisoning.

Rare Fossil Highlights Need to Preserve Calvert Cliffs

SOLOMONS – Amateur fossil hunter Noah Hill and his mom were walking along the beach near Calvert Cliffs this February during a period of unusually low tides when they spotted something odd

Maryland – Under Armour Relationship Beneficial for School and Company

Under Armour founder Kevin Plank’s role in the internal affairs of the University of Maryland and its athletics department has long been a source of wonder and sometimes intrigue.

Gov. O’Malley Silent about Budget Special Session

Maryland’s Senate president expects Gov. Martin O’Malley to call a special legislative session on budget and gambling bills in the next few days.

General Assembly Wrap 2012

The 2012 General Assembly session closed without an agreement between the House of Delegates and the Senate on an operating budget for the state. Many other bills passed or failed during the 90-day session.

Budget, Major Initiatives Being Debated as Legislative Session Enters Final Weekend

Legislation on the budget, a teacher pension shift, casino gambling, wind farming and transportation infrastructure funding all were in limbo Friday, as the General Assembly prepared to wrap up for 2012.

By One Measure, Redskins Offer Fans Second Best Value in NFL

When the average household income of NFL markets is taken into account, it cost local families less to see the Redskins in 2011 than all but one other NFL team, according to a CNS Analysis

Earth Hour, Human Achievement Hour Compete for Spotlight

WASHINGTON – While some Maryland municipalities are turning off their lights for an hour Saturday in honor of the fifth annual international Earth Hour, counterprotesters are using extra electricity to celebrate Human Achievement Hour

Live Blog of Medical Marijuana Legalization Hearing

On Friday afternoon, legislators will discuss several bills that would legalize medical marijuana in Maryland. Capital News Service reporter Mike Bock is attending the hearing and will live blog the debate.