Blind Workers Ask for Help, But Say State Looks the Other Way

WASHINGTON – Blind Industries and Services of Maryland has turned to the state government for support after seeing a “noticeable decline in the sales of certain products” to the federal government during the last five years

Feds Unveil $167 Million Ad Campaign to Boost Census Participation

WASHINGTON – The Census Bureau unveiled a $167 million ad campaign Wednesday to boost participation in Census 2000, a move that Maryland officials hailed as “very exciting

Appeals Court Orders Hearing for Maryland Man Facing Deportation

A federal appeals court has ruled that a Prince George’s County immigrant who faced deportation is due a hearing in U

Religious Rocks Become Bone of Contention in Frederick Community

WASHINGTON – God told Joanne Caldwell to draw religious symbols on the rocks in her yard, the Frederick County woman said, and no homeowner’s association can make her move them

Federal Workers Complain that 4.8 Percent Raise Won’t Let Them Keep Up

WASHINGTON – Don’t tell Elsie Jones to celebrate the 4

Health Officials Confirm Case of Meningitis in College Park Student

WASHINGTON – Health officials confirmed Wednesday that a University of Maryland student contracted a bacterial form of meningitis, but said they believe the situation is under control

AAA Says Cars, Light Trucks Are Not the Culprits in Creating Smog

WASHINGTON – Maryland drivers contribute less to smog levels than they may think, according to the American Automobile Association and state environmental officials

College Park Student Hospitalized with Meningitis-Like Symptoms

WASHINGTON – A University of Maryland student was hospitalized Tuesday with what appeared to be a bacterial form of meningitis and College Park officials were seeking anyone who may have been in close contact with him

Senate Subcommittee Restores Cuts that Threatened Goddard Jobs

WASHINGTON – A Senate subcommittee Wednesday restored more than $267 million for the Goddard Space Flight Center, reversing a House cut that could have threatened 1,500 jobs at the Maryland center