Maryland

WASHINGTON – A black youth group Friday called for the creation of a national civil rights monument to help educate the public about a movement that some history books have failed

ANNAPOLIS – With new federal welfare laws in effect, Maryland’s Legislature now faces the responsibility of moving welfare recipients into jobs before they are pushed from the rolls

ANNAPOLIS – Five hundred hours

BALTIMORE – Economists said this week they are perplexed by the poor health of Maryland’s economy, which continues to lag behind the nation’s

WASHINGTON – Consumers will soon be able to receive approval of mortgage loan applications within minutes, the head of a nationwide mortgage loan provider said Thursday

WASHINGTON – Eighth graders in Maryland ranked fifth in the nation in the amount of improvement they have shown on math scores, but still ranked slightly below the national average in 1996, according to a report released Thursday by the U

ANNAPOLIS – Maryland’s athletes will be roaming the halls of government Tuesday demanding that the Legislature decide which sports the state should recognize as its own:

* Jousting, which has held the honor exclusively since 1962

ANNAPOLIS – Touting her administration’s accomplishments in New Jersey, Gov

WASHINGTON – Tax exemptions enjoyed by three dozen special- interest groups that have offices in the District would be eliminated under a bill introduced Thursday by D

ANNAPOLIS – A 2-year-old dispute arising from projects in Chestertown nearly cost James R