It will likely be months before Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley decides the fate of fracking in the Free State, but opponents of the natural-gas extraction process aim to keep the issue in the spotlight.
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Brown Surges in Endorsements, Others Downplay the Support
Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown added another endorsement to his growing list of sponsors Thursday, but others suggest this support doesn’t make a difference when voters go to the ballot box.
State Regulators: P.G. Casino Candidates Eligible for Gaming Licenses
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission on Thursday gave gambling licenses to the three companies competing to build the state’s sixth casino in Prince George’s County.
Maryland Immigrant Advocacy Groups Consider State Legislation Following Rally
Almost 20,000 people gathered for the Camino Americano immigration rally on the National Mall Tuesday to pressure Congress into passing comprehensive legislation this year.
Maryland Schools Celebrate International Walk to School Day
October 9 was International Walk to School Day and hundreds of students from at least 69 Maryland schools participated.
Graphic: Maryland Lawmakers Keep, Donate Shutdown Pay
Members of Congress are still being paid during the government shutdown. Some have decided to donate their pay to charities or keep their paychecks.
Secessionist Group in Western Maryland is Ready to Break Ties with the Free State
NEW WINDSOR – Maryland’s five western counties have had enough. Allegany, Carroll, Frederick, Garrett, and Washington counties are ready to sever ties with the Free State and start their own, according to Scott Strzelczyk, a 49-year-old information technology consultant and…
Maryland “Hobbitat” Builders Think Small and Sustainable
In an age when homes now include four car garages, media rooms and man caves, one Maryland company is bucking the trend.
Site Uses Social Media to Track Sickness
Sickweather.com uses social media updates to follow outbreaks of the flu, allergies and other illnesses around the country.
Maryland Schools Scramble to Save Field Trips After Government Shutdown
Maryland schools scrambled to reschedule field trips this week after the government shutdown closed the Smithsonian, the National Zoo and other popular federal attractions.