Maryland

Maryland’s Achievement Gap Addressed by Democrats in Gubernatorial Race

Eliminating the achievement gap has become the center of discussion for Maryland’s 2014 Democratic gubernatorial candidates.

Shorter Commutes Don’t Interest Homeowners and Businesses in Path of Purple Line

More than 116 home and business owners are going to have to say goodbye to their property to make room for the new Purple Line light rail train.

Democrats Focus on Pre-K Expansion in Gubernatorial Race

Democratic candidates for the governor’s mansion are making the education of Maryland’s youngest citizens a priority, calling for expanded pre-K schooling

Health Insurance Website Faces Ongoing Technical, Language Difficulties

Maryland’s new online health insurance marketplace has been beset with technical difficulties – and that’s just in the English language.

Shutdown has Meant Shorter Commute Times

The government shutdown has meant frustration and financial insecurity for the furloughed, but shorter commutes for many others.

State Lawmakers, Officials to Discuss Maryland Health Connection Glitches

Only 1,121 Marylanders enrolled in Obamacare plans in first two weeks.

D.C. Residents Shocked about Navy Yard Shooting

Residents who live near Navy Yard said they were shocked by Monday’s shooting.

Gay Couples Travel to Maryland For Weddings

When Maryland became the southernmost state on the East Coast to legalize gay marriage, it became a destination-wedding location for some same-sex couples.

Maryland Dreamers Awake to In-State Tuition, Yearn for More

The Maryland Dream Act is saving some undocumented immigrants thousands in tuition, but dreamers in the state still face struggles with their documentation status and job prospects.

Maryland Jurisdictions Becoming More Open to Same-Sex Adoptions

It took Doug and Chris Maulden-Locke eight months to get through pre-adoption background checks and an extensive home study and just 10 days to find a baby to adopt. But the same-sex couple wasn’t sure what would happen when they went before a Montgomery County judge in February.