Maryland

Senate Poised to Vote for Repeal of Death Penalty, House of Delegates Next

After three days of debates on amendments, the Maryland Senate is expected to pass a bill to repeal the death penalty Wednesday.

Murder-Suicide Taints Crystal Springs’ ‘Quiet’ Reputation

Twelve-year-old Heidi doesn’t want her family to move. Two streets away from the site of a murder-suicide — the second murder in a little over two years — she feels safe.

Catholic Church, Losing Young People, Looks to Stem the Tide

Young people are leaving the Catholic Church over personal and political reasons as Catholic leaders are looking for new ways to stop this trend.

Gun Rights Proponents, Gun Control Advocates, Take to Annapolis

Gun rights supporters and gun control advocates took to Annapolis Friday as Gov. Martin O’Malley’s gun control legislation was introduced in the House.

Maryland Politicians Discuss Sequester’s Impact on BWI, State Businesses

The automatic spending cuts that began Friday could result in longer lines at airport security checks and closure of air traffic control towers if Congress doesn’t agree on a way to reduce the budget.

Police Chiefs Call for Increased Gun Controls

Police chiefs from Maryland, Virginia, California and Massachusetts demanded that Congress impose more gun controls during a Wednesday press conference at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill.

Education Secretary visits Maryland school on heels of sequester

Federal budget cuts to early childhood education that could affect 800 Maryland students are a poor idea, according to Education Secretary Arne Duncan, who met Friday with students and teachers at Rolling Terrace Elementary School.

Amendments to Gun Control Bill Narrow Definition of Assault Rifle, Reduce Training Requirements

The Senate approved a series of amendments Wednesday to Gov. Martin O’Malley’s gun control legislation.

More Maryland Markets Need More Farmers

Farmers markets are in every county in Maryland, but there are not enough local farmers to meet the demand.

Lack of Female Mentors Can Affect Female Science Enrollment

Female faculty can play an important role in students’ decision to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math fields.