Maryland

Potomac Lighthouse, Known to Presidents, Now a Secret Treasure

PINEY POINT – It is called the “Lighthouse of Presidents” — but not because Piney Point Lighthouse rises to any presidential stature

Schoenke Runs Campaign for Governor on His Drive and His Dime

GERMANTOWN – After legendary Dallas Cowboys coach Tom Landry cut him, telling him he didn’t have what it took to compete in the NFL, Ray Schoenke went on to play 10 years for the Washington Redskins

Judges Step Out From Behind Bench to Talk to Community Groups

ANNAPOLIS – Maryland judges may soon be taking their act on the road, through a newly created judicial speakers bureau aimed at demystifying the courts and changing the public’s perception of the judiciary

Mayberry Running — and Running — to Unseat Goldstein

ANNAPOLIS – A recent day on the campaign trail for Tim Mayberry went like this: Exchange Club breakfast in Hagerstown at 7 a

Democrat Neas Paints Morella as Too Conservative for Montgomery

BETHESDA – Praise for Ralph Neas, a Democrat who is attempting to unseat Rep

Domestic Violence Victims May Get Open Parole Hearings

ANNAPOLIS – The Maryland Parole Commission plans to extend newly strengthened victims rights to victims of domestic violence “one way or another,” even if that means issuing an emergency order

Deputy’s Slip of the Lip No Reason to Void Drunk Driving Case

ANNAPOLIS – A Washington County sheriff’s deputy should not have been allowed to testify that he believed a driver had a blood-alcohol content of

Disillusioned Converts Find a Home in Ancient Orthodox Church

LINTHICUM – A golden-robed priest walked back and forth at the altar swinging incense and singing in a deep baritone voice

Welfare Reform Hits Kosher Food Pantry

BALTIMORE – State officials say welfare reform has boosted business at Maryland food pantries by 15 percent in the last year, as the working poor turn to food pantries and soup kitchens to make ends meet

Chance Boatyard Shows Industrial Side of Annapolis’ History

ANNAPOLIS – By Annapolis standards, the Chance Boatyard is not much of a historic site