Maryland

Theme Wedding Trend Gets Creepy Treatment

WASHINGTON – Mike Johnson and Jeni Jones usually celebrate Halloween with their annual haunted house, but last year the holiday took on new meaning — a wedding date

Maryland Police Cast Doubt on FBI Hate Crime Stats

WASHINGTON – Hate crime rates in the state are decreasing, according to an FBI report released Monday, but county law enforcement agencies said the problem may actually be worse than reported

New Foundation Hopes to Decrease Highway Deaths

ANNAPOLIS – In an effort to save 100 lives over the next few years, Maryland business representatives and state government officials announced the formation Thursday of the Maryland Highway Safety Foundation

Maryland Leaders Urge Second Economic Stimulus

WASHINGTON – Another economic stimulus package is needed to address the needs of ordinary Americans, three Maryland executives said during a Senate hearing Thursday

Elections Web Site Crashes on Absentee Ballot Deadline

WASHINGTON – The Maryland State Board of Elections’ Web site crashed Tuesday evening, the deadline for voters to request an absentee ballot by mail or fax and just six days before the Nov

Maryland Voters Question Question 1

ANNAPOLIS – Most Marylanders agree that when it comes to voting, they will do “whatever it takes” to exercise their right, even if it means inconvenience

Montgomery County Official Tells Congress Local Governments Need Help

WASHINGTON – Montgomery County Chief Administrative Officer Timothy Firestine urged Congress Wednesday to relax restrictions that have made it increasingly difficult for state and local governments to finance their programs

Maryland Health Employee Convicted For Stealing $1.8 Million

WASHINGTON – A former Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene employee was convicted Wednesday for diverting almost $1

Feds Provide No Date to Release Crabber Rescue Funds

WASHINGTON – The Commerce Department said this week it can’t set a firm date for the release of $30 million in disaster relief funds for the Chesapeake Bay blue crab fishery, but would disburse the money as soon as it could

Hargadon Takes on Cummings Despite Low Odds

WASHINGTON – The odds are against him, but Republican Michael Hargadon is taking on longtime Rep