A seventh candidate entered the crowded race for Maryland’s 8th congressional district Monday, as the contest to replace Rep. Chris Van Hollen, D-Kensington, in the Montgomery County-based House seat continues to heat up.
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Increase in Number of Domestic Violence Crimes Reported in Maryland in 2013
Recent changes in Maryland Law led to a more expansive definition of domestic violence crimes. Prior to 2013, only cases between husband, wife, or cohabitant were reported.
Maryland’s Heroin Epidemic
In Maryland, as in the nation, heroin use has skyrocketed in the past decade.
Platoon 22 Hopes to Decrease the Number of Veterans Who Commit Suicide Each Day
An estimated 22 veterans die on a given day due to suicide. Platoon 22 hopes to decrease this number.
Towson Police: Education is Key to Prevent Campus Shooting
TOWSON — After the latest mass shooting at a community college in Oregon, a look at what provisions Maryland colleges have for notifying students, faculty and staff about the possibility of an active shooter on campus.
Now Taking the Field, the Baltimore…Parrots?
To honor Edgar Allan Poe, Capital News Service imagined what Baltimore’s team logo would have looked like had he chosen a less-threatening bird.
Board questions agencies’ procurement processes, minority business participation
At Wednesday’s Board of Public Works meeting, Lt. Gov. Boyd Rutherford and Comptroller Peter Franchot questioned the state’s process of granting contracts and challenged the dearth of minority business subcontracts in University System of Maryland contracts.
Who Brews it Best? Comparing Pumpkin Spice Latte Prices and Calories
Known by its creators as “the drink that almost wasn’t,” the Pumpkin Spice Latte — or #psl, as it’s known on Twitter and among devoted fans — is now America’s favorite fall beverage.
House Democrats Demand Documents From Planned Parenthood Video Producers
Democratic members of a House oversight panel sent a letter Tuesday to Chairman Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, requesting him to direct the anti-abortion activist who secretly recorded Planned Parenthood to turn over documents related to his videos.
‘Popedelphia’: An on-the-street recap of the pope’s visit
During an interview on a flight from Philadelphia to Rome, Pope Francis recounted the “three different kinds of welcome” during his tour of the United States, describing Philadelphia as “very expressive.” Here’s a look at the city during the pope’s last day in the U.S.