University of Maryland officials said they are considering bringing back some of the athletic teams eliminated last year due to a budget deficit.
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State, Feds Say Charles County Development Plan Would Endanger Natural Resources
State and local governments disagree about what to do about development plans in Charles County, an area rich in natural resources and economic potential, with its proximity to Washington and strong military presence.
Md. Senate Gives Final Approval, Gun Legislation Headed to Gov. O’Malley
The Maryland Senate gave final approval Thursday to strict gun control legislation. The bill will now go to Gov. Martin O’Malley for his signature.
Researchers Hope Medical Database Will Advance Veterans’ Health
By creating a medical database of health information gathered from U.S. veterans, the Department of Veterans Affairs hopes to better understand how genes affect the health of both veterans and civilians.
Poultry Association Looking for Connections Between Attorney General, Environmental Groups
Delmarva Poultry Industry, Inc., a non-profit trade association, filed a public information request with Attorney General Doug Gansler’s office this week to learn more about Gansler’s Environmental Advisory Council and its relationship with the University of Maryland Environmental Law Clinic.
Inspired by Students, Howard University Instructor Turns Designer
Howard University’s Mikki Taylor is finally living her fashion design dream.
Annapolis Quiet at Start of House Gun Debate
The House of Delegates is expected to vote this week on Gov. Martin O’Malley’s gun control bill.
The Other Redskins: High Schools Debate Dropping a Controversial Mascot
The Washington, D.C., NFL team is not the only one facing questions about using the name redskins. High schools across the country are debating whether to continue using it.
Small Businesses Say They will be Hurt by Maryland Gas Tax Increases
Business owners say they will be hurt by Gov. Martin O’Malley’s gas tax, which passed the Senate Friday.
Leading Lawyers Praise 50-year-old High Court Decision, But Call for Expansion
While the 50-year-old Supreme Court ruling that held lawyers in criminal courts are “necessities, not luxuries” forever changed the nation’s judicial landscape, legal professionals argue its promises have largely gone unfulfilled.