Maryland

Gears of Change Begin Turning as Maryland Prepares for New Governor

Electing a new Maryland governor requires a lot of changes throughout the state.

Community of Coders in Washington Uses Technology to Confront Social Issues

A group of computer programmers in the Washington area is using coding skills to effect social change, collaborating on public-service projects and teaching underrepresented groups how to code.

Maryland’s Loggers Provide Lumber, Work to Protect Environment

“We’re in a good time for selling timber.”

Maryland Democrats Continue to Press Hogan on School Construction Funding

Maryland’s Democratic leaders on Thursday said Larry Hogan plans to cut $450 million from school construction funding – a claim Maryland House Minority Leader Nicholaus Kipke said was an “outrageous lie.”

Post-Season Baseball Brings Economic Growth, To An Extent

For the bars, restaurants and shops immediately around Camden Yards, playoff baseball can mean more customers and more revenue.

Graphic: Baltimore’s Road to the 2014 AL East Title

Baltimore regained first place in the division from Toronto on July 3 and did not look back, eventually winning the AL East by 12 games. See more.

Metro Violinist Plays Second Concert at Union Station

WASHINGTON – After a thousand people passed renown violinist Joshua Bell performing seven years ago in a Washington, D.C. Metro station, Bell returned for an encore performance  at Union Station.  Bell was joined by eight college student musicians.

National Capital Region 2014 Urban Rescue Preparation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Dozens of state, local and federal first responders invade RFK stadium to test their ability to deal with disaster should it strike the region.

MARSHALS CELEBRATE- 225th anniversary of the United States Marshals Service

BALTIMORE- The U.S. Marshals Service is celebrating its 225th anniversary and the milestone was celebrated with a special graveside ceremony honoring Maryland’s first U.S. Marshall, Colonel Nathaniel Ramsey, appointed by President George Washington in 1789. PACKAGE. Reporter: Jatara McGee

Cancer Research Hurt by Slowdown in Government Spending

Washington’s budget cuts in recent years are starting to take their toll, researchers and others say, slowing the growth of NIH’s budget and curtailing important cancer research.