A new center providing safe, supervised visitation between children of domestic violence victims and their parents opened Tuesday in Baltimore.
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Franchot Says Shop Locally This Holiday Season
State Comptroller Peter Franchot was in Bethesda Wednesday, urging Marylanders to step away from their computers and shop locally this holiday season.
Crisfield Still Waiting For Government Help After Sandy
Nearly a month after Sandy ravaged the East Coast and displaced hundreds, Crisfield residents are still waiting to hear whether the federal government will help them rebuild their flooded homes and businesses.
Maryland Online Sales Tax Ignored by Enforcers, Customers
As Marylanders join millions of others nationwide in the computer shopping blitz that’s become known as Cyber Monday, they should think about this: If they paid the sales tax they owe to the state for such purchases, Maryland would be $200 million richer.
Frostburg Business College Boosts Friday Classes to Curb Binge Drinking
The Frostburg State University College of Business is joining a national effort to decrease student binge drinking on Thursday nights by increasing the number of classes held on Fridays.
Maryland Gang Laws Lacking, Officials Say
Although a new tool in the federal government’s fight against the violent gang MS-13 may help curb the growing problem in Maryland, local officials say state laws aren’t so effective.
Consumer Group Warns Parents About Dangerous Toys
Some toys on store shelves this holiday season could cause choking, have toxic components or damage children’s ears, according to a consumer advocacy organization.
After up-and-down decade, Juan Dixon returns to College Park with NBA comeback on mind
COLLEGE PARK – Juan Dixon couldn’t help but feel a bit nostalgic as he sat in a red Comcast Center seat late last month. The Terrapins men’s basketball icon had spent the past 20 minutes discussing life after College Park.…
Infidelity isn’t among the top worries of a military family
When Army Cpt. Stuart Hobbs joined the military two years ago, he and his wife Vanessa Hobbs worried about the strain of moving, the possibility of long separations and whether she would be able to find work.
Liquor Sales Stagnate This Year, Industry Says Marylanders Going Out Of State
Liquor industry attributes stagnant sales to increased liquor tax.