Gang membership in the U.S. has increased 40 percent since 2009, and the southeast region, which includes Washington, Maryland and Virginia, has seen some of the largest growth, according to law enforcement officials at a conference here Tuesday.
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Restoration Projects Lay Groundwork for Chesapeake Bay Oyster Recovery
Five-year oyster reef-building project comes to an end as volunteers drop 50 reef balls into the Chesapeake Bay.
Law Enforcement, Officials Gather to Prevent Gang Problems
SILVER SPRING — Gang membership in the U
Maryland Dems Call for Ethics Investigation into Bartlett-Mooney Case
Maryland Democrats want the Office of Congressional Ethics to launch an investigation against Rep. Roscoe Bartlett and Maryland Republican Party Chairman Alex Mooney.
Smithsonian Zoo Opens New American Trail
The newly opened American Trail at the Smithsonian Zoo features sea lions, otters, and wolves while giving visitors an escape from city life.
Environment Maryland Says Fracking Not Worth the Cost
Environment Maryland says fracking would cause water contamination, pollution and infrastructure damage.
West Virginia – Maryland Rivalry as Strong as Ever
The Terps and Mountaineers have played 48 times since 1919 — the longest ongoing series for either school.
Annapolis Vending Machine Company Offers Healthier Snacks
Vend Natural, a vending machine company based in Annapolis, aims to give people on-the-go healthier snacking options–and their profits are almost 3 times higher than those of traditional vending machines.
Black Religious Leaders Endorse Maryland Same-sex Marriage Ballot Issue
Black clergy members endorse marriage equality and urge Maryland voters to vote yes on Question 6 — legalized same-sex marriage — this November.