Maryland

Maryland Congressional Races Reach First Fundraising Benchmark

With the release of campaign fundraising reports Wednesday night, the races for Congressional seats in Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties reached their first important benchmark.

HOBBY PIPES: turning a hobby into a career to help others

Brendon Pinkham uses his unusual hobby as a way to pay tribute to his younger brother who suffers from Aspergers.

The Wounded Warrior Project’s ‘Soldier Ride’ Comes to the DMV

Washington-The Wounded Warrior Project is hosting a Soldier Ride in the DMV. The organization aims to unite veterans by hosting events that promote wellness, friendship and healing.

150th Anniversary of Lincoln’s Assassination Draws Large Crowd

The death of Abraham Lincoln was commemorated by the National Park Service at exactly 7:22a Wednesday morning, 150 years after the country’s 16th president was assassinated while watching a play at Ford’s Theater in Washington.

Attorney General’s Report on Same-Sex Marriage Calls Bans Hateful

State bans on same-sex marriage are founded on “hate, prejudice, ignorance, fear or moral disapproval,” according to a report released Thursday by Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh.

Theater Tech Training Helps To Turn Young Lives Around

Kids from local high schools take part in a theater technician after-school training program at Joe’s Movement Emporium in Mount Rainier.

Franchot Calls For Attorney General Probe After Debacle Over Baltimore Prison-Food Contract

The Maryland Board of Public Works Wednesday excoriated state and company officials after a prison-food contract granted earlier this year vastly underestimated the necessary costs.

Riders Like Metro’s New 7000-Series Train

Metro has a new train on the tracks and it’s all people can talk about.

Maryland Lawmakers, Governor End Session With Mixed Priorities

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan signed 121 bills into law Tuesday morning.

Edwards Endorsed by Prince George’s County Council Majority

Rep. Donna Edwards, D-Fort Washington, received important in-state endorsements Wednesday morning in the race to replace retiring Sen. Barbara Mikulski.