Maryland

Students Get Virtual Lesson on Texting, Driving Dangers

Glen Burnie High School students learn about the dangers of texting while driving and other forms of distracted driving.

Kickstarter Data Shows Maryland Projects Do Better Than Average

Despite Kickstarter’s popularity, more than half of projects listed on the site fail to meet their funding goals. In Maryland, however, the reverse is true, according to data from the company.

Perdue Trial Shelved Until Late November

The trial pitting Waterkeeper Alliance Inc. against Perdue and a Perdue family poultry farm will be shelved until late November.

Maryland Faiths Come Together to Rally for DREAM Act

Congregations from three counties gathered to pray and organize last-minute campaigning for the DREAM Act.

Illegal Immigrant with Big Dreams Hopes Dream Act Passes in Md.

Like hundreds of undocumented high school graduates, Raymond Jose, 22, (on the right) is waiting to see whether voters will uphold the Maryland Dream Act, which would allow some illegal immigrants to qualify for in-state tuition at public two- and four-year colleges.

Comptroller Franchot Among Potential Candidates in 2014 Gubernatorial Race

His role as, “a fiscally responsible, progressive Democrat,” will give him an advantage should he choose to run in 2014, Franchot said.

Supreme Court May Examine Maryland DNA Collection Law

At least three issues before the Supreme Court this term could have an impact on Maryland law.

The Lieutenant Governor is Ready to Shine

Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown is perhaps the best known of four likely Democratic candidates for governor of Maryland in 2014.

Maryland NFL Replacement Referee Returns to Work High School Game

Tom Falcinelli couldn’t have been more invisible officiating a high school football game last weekend, attended by a few hundred parents and students.

Howard County Executive Ulman a Possible Contender for Governor in 2014

Howard County Executive Ken Ulman is one of four Maryland Democrats whose names are swirling around the rumor mill of potential gubernatorial candidates in the 2014 race.