Maryland

AT&T to Pay Millions for Illegally Charging Consumers

AT&T Mobility has agreed to pay a $105 million settlement for charging customers for third party services they had not agreed to pay for, a process known as mobile “cramming.”

Severna Park School Showcases Environmental Efforts to Federal and State Officials

Officials from the U.S. Department of Education and the Maryland State Board of Education visited Folger McKinsey Elementary School in Severna Park to witness its efforts to teach students about the environment and reduce its own environmental impact.

Fall Boating Conditions Prompt Tow Companies’ Preparations

While beautiful weather lingers in October, boaters fret more, so boat towing companies remain ready to assist and respond to any incidents that arise. Tow services work with local authorities and each other to provide the fastest and most appropriate help to boaters in distress.

Maryland Food Drive Falls Short of Goal in Time of Rising Need

More people in Maryland are in need of food aid, but donations in September decreased compared to the same month last year.

Supreme Court to Hear Case on Right of States to Tax Out-of-State Income

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a case involving a Maryland couple who believe their out-of-state income should not be taxed by their state of residence.

State Health Officials: Maryland is Prepared to Respond to Ebola

Maryland is prepared to deal with the possibility of an Ebola infection, assured health officials at a Thursday press conference at the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in Baltimore.

Success of Challenges by MLB Managers During the 2014 Regular Season

This season marked the first time in Major League Baseball history that managers had the ability to challenge calls on the field.

Syrian Resettlement to U.S. Limited by Security Issues, Process

With more than 3 million refugees created during the ongoing Syrian crises, Ahmad Beetar, a journalist displaced from Syria, tells his story of how he made his way to Glenmont, and what it’s like to adjust to a different life.

INTERACTIVE GRAPHIC: Gov. Martin O’Malley Tracker

Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley has traveled coast-to-coast over the past year, campaigning preliminarily for a potential 2016 presidential bid and, in some cases, donating to politicians in influential states within five days of visiting.

O’Malley Leaving Positive Impression on Democrats in Key States

O’Malley, who has said he’s seriously considering a run for the Democratic nomination for president in 2016, has been traversing Iowa and other key states in recent months, shaking hands with local Democrats who can help raise his profile.