The Maryland House of Delegates Appropriations Committee on Friday sought to redistribute up to $250 million in the upcoming state budget to reinstate employee raises and fully fund K-12 education, among other changes.
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Simplicity and Sound Are at the Forefront for U Street Music Hall
St. Patrick’s Day marks the five-year anniversary of the opening of Washington’s U Street Music Hall, a venue that focuses on sound and simplicity.
Prince George’s County Pothole Blitz
The winter weather appears to have finally cleared up but not without leaving its mark on the roads. Potholes have been wreaking havoc throughout the region and Prince George’s County’s Department of Public Works is working to patch up the problem.
Metro Roundup: Death, Rifts and Money Problems
WASHINGTON–Metro’s week was anything but good. The transit agency faced a tough few days, during which it suspended its search for a new leader, asked its board for permission to obtain a big loan and saw a police-involved fatality.
O’Malley Acts More and More Like a Candidate
Against the backdrop of the Clinton email controversy, Martin O’Malley’s actions make him look more and more like a presidential candidate.
U.S. Geological Survey Reports Animal Waste as Major Pollutant in Eastern Shore Watershed
The U.S. Geological Survey reported Thursday that the Eastern Shore is being polluted largely by an excess amount of nutrients from inorganic fertilizers and manure – in other words, animal waste.
Old Testament, New Law: Marylanders May Find Forgiveness in ‘Second Chance’ Bill
Marylanders with nonviolent criminal records might not have to part the seas to have a second chance, thanks to a state Senate bill designed to allow them to shield certain offenses from their records after a period of no criminal activity.
Anthony Brown Announces Run for Congress
Former Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown announced his candidacy for Maryland’s 4th Congressional District on Thursday, joining former Prince George’s State’s Attorney Glenn Ivey as declared candidates in the Democratic primary field.
Former NBC Voice Contestant Uses Her Talent to Inspire Students
RaeLynn, former finalist on NBC’s “The Voice” may not have won the competition, but says she’s still achieving her dreams. She just treated students at Bowie High School with a private concert as part of the celebration of “Music In Our Schools Month.”