Maryland

BALTIMORE – The death of a fiancee began one Project PLASE client’s descent into homelessness

ANNAPOLIS – The State Highway Administration is prepared for anything the winter season throws its way, with more than 336,000 tons of salt at the ready to keep roads safe and clear of snow and ice

ANNAPOLIS – Even as they voted to authorize university system furloughs, members of the Maryland Board of Regents said Friday they were concerned about disrupting student classes and affecting the quality of education on the state’s campuses

ANNAPOLIS – Maryland should abolish the death penalty because it is too expensive and there is always the possibility of executing an innocent person, the Maryland Commission on Capital Punishment said in its final report released Friday

WHITEFORD – “Hi, reindeer

WASHINGTON – The House of Representatives, with help from Maryland’s six Democratic members, voted to loan automakers $14 billion Wednesday night, but Senate Republicans appeared poised to block the cash infusion Thursday

ANNAPOLIS – When Temple Hills resident Crystal Skinner turned 21 in 2006 and was too old to stay in foster care, she was not sure where she would live

ANNAPOLIS – The pain of losing a loved one to drunken driving never fades, but the families and friends of these victims are not alone, said a survivor at the Fifth Annual Maryland Remembers Memorial on Wednesday

WASHINGTON – University System of Maryland colleges are likely to face “modest” tuition increases next year because of the recession, said Chancellor William “Brit” Kirwan

ANNAPOLIS – Morgan State University has increased oversight of

capital projects in response to a February audit report that found contracting improprieties, President Earl Richardson told members of the Maryland Joint Audit Committee on Tuesday