Maryland

General Manager of Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Lays out Plans to Improve Metro

Riders can look forward to better cell service, but first responders may have to wait years for improved radio signals.

Caret Aims To Maintain Tuition Affordability, He Tells Lawmakers In Annapolis

Getting students to graduate in four years also a focus for university system chancellor.

Senate committee hears bill creating ‘lockbox’ on Chesapeake Bay Trust Fund, among others

The bill would put a constitutional amendment before voters that, if approved, would make it increasingly difficult to divert funds from the bay fund to the state’s general fund or other special funds.

Incoming Winter Storm Could Drop More than a Month’s Worth of Snow in Maryland This Weekend

The first snow storm of the year is on it’s way this weekend, and if meteorologists are right it could top the snowfall total for all of January last year.

Maryland House revisits last year’s legislation, overrides three of Gov. Hogan’s vetoes

The Democratic-controlled House of Delegates exercised its power over the Republican governor’s vetoes from last year’s session.

Broken or Missing Smoke Detectors Are a Factor in 6 Out of 10 Fire Deaths

Four people died in a house fire in Chillum in Prince George’s County on Tuesday in a home that lacked smoke detectors, according to county fire officials.

Below Freezing Temperatures Start Later Than Usual This Winter

Jan. 4 was the first day that average temperatures dropped below freezing this winter. That signaled an especially late start to winter. In 20 of the last 22 years — all but 2016 and 2011 — the first below-freezing day fell before New Year’s Eve.

New Poll Reveals Tight Maryland Senate Race

New survey of likely Democratic voters in Maryland’s Senate primary shows Chris Van Hollen with a slight lead over Donna Edwards.

Activists and Former Felons Advocated to Override Gov. Hogan’s Veto

With the possibility of a veto override in the General Assembly looming next week, activists gathered on the steps of the Maryland State House to urge legislators to expand voting rights for former felons.

Maryland General Assembly 2016 session kicks off in Annapolis

Photos show legislators in action on the first day of the 2016 Maryland General Assembly.