Maryland

Attorneys General Aim to Curb Regional Gun Violence, Trafficking

Attorneys general in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia meet to coordinate efforts on reducing gun violence and illegal gun trafficking in the region.

Sylvester Stallone Holds the Record for the Longest Time Between Oscar Nominations

Sylvester Stallone was nominated Thursday for an Academy Award for best supporting actor for his role in Creed, 39 years after his first and only Oscar nominations for writing and starring in Rocky in 1977.

Some States Surpass Maryland in Spending per Powerball Jackpot

Maryland has only won two Powerball jackpot tickets since the state started participating in the lottery in 2010, but $541 million have been spent on tickets in the state. That means $271 million per each jackpot.

Maryland General Assembly kicks off 2016 session with education, police, vetoes atop the agenda

On the first day of the legislative session, some lawmakers were mingling and greeting while others touted their agendas for the coming year.

Maryland Considers Stricter Drunken Driving Penalties for First-Time Offenders

The General Assembly will weigh lowering the blood alcohol content required for first-time, non-commercial offenders to receive the device, which prevents motorists from starting their vehicle while intoxicated.

Unclaimed property list includes state agencies, famous Marylanders

The state is holding unclaimed property belonging to universities and a medical center, Treasurer Nancy Kopp, Carmelo Anthony, Ray Rice, Kirk Bloodsworth and other famous Marylanders.

Self Driving Cars Are the (Probably Distant) Future

Autonomous vehicle technology might make the dream of robotic driving a reality in just a few years. But laws and human acceptance may take longer to catch up.

Worcester residents say community is behind student success

County scores highest across the board on inaugural PARCC exams

Is Christmas Coming Earlier?

Not according to our Google searches, a CNS analysis found.

Medical Marijuana Supporters Look for Change from Congress

The Senate passage of legislation allowing VA doctors to recommend medical marijuana use to their patients is a step in the right direction but medical marijuana supporters want to see a change in federal regulation.