Maryland

Howard County Executive Ulman a Possible Gubernatorial Contender in 2014

ANNAPOLIS – Howard County Executive Ken Ulman attended the Democratic National Convention last month for the fourth time in his career, and the second time as a delegate

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.

If He’s Running for Governor, Attorney General Doug Gansler Isn’t Saying

Despite rumors of a gubernatorial run, Maryland Attorney General Doug Gansler remains coy about his political future.

Harford County Sees Child Poverty Rise in Recession’s Wake

Bel Air mother of four Letisha Hill has been unemployed for a year. In that time, she has taken seasonal temp work, sold her car and moved her family in with her aunt, all to keep her children from poverty. As it turns out, they are already there.

With Free SAT Prep, Maryland Schools Seek to Improve College Access

These moves are part of a broader, nationwide effort to better prepare low-income students to compete for college admission against wealthier students who have access to expensive SAT prep courses.

Scooter Riders Raise Questions About Eye-Protection Law

A new law requiring motor scooter and moped users to wear helmets and eye protection has riders confused as to what should be shielding their eyes.

Former Terp Honored on Important Anniversary

Darryl Hill enrolled at Maryland 50 years ago, broke a color barrier one year later.

Cecil County Uses Discussion to Meet New Academic Standards

ANNAPOLIS – As Justin Garagnani sat in freshman English last March at Elkton High School in Cecil County, he was intimidated and worried students would make fun of each other when his teacher said they were going to sit in a circle and talk for the next hour

Housing Governor,417

BALTIMORE – A panel of state and federal legislators vowed to support tax credits and funding for housing programs Tuesday at the governor’s annual housing conference

Legislators Support Housing Programs, Brace for Looming Budget Battle

Legislators advocate for housing programs’ funding