Maryland

Newcomer Nice Guy Challenges Career Nice Guy in Polite 3rd District Race

WASHINGTON – What kind of Boy Scout would take on a career politician who has a reputation for balancing his progressive politics with bipartisan consensus building?

Eagle Scout Scott Conwell thinks he is that man

7th District Republican Says He’s Up for the Challenge of Entrenched Cummings

WASHINGTON – Maryland’s 7th District congressional race will be a “slam dunk” for Baltimore Democratic Rep

Sniper Shootings Bring Back Traumatic Memories for Kids from War-Torn Countries

WASHINGTON – The fear and violence spawned by the sniper has become an everyday nightmare for most Washington-area residents – but for children whose families came to this country fleeing violence in their native countries it is a recurring nightmare

Townsend, Ehrlich Running Even in Governor’s Race

ANNAPOLIS – Break out the cameras

Shooting Hits Close to Home for Aspen Hill Residents

SILVER SPRING – Like many of my neighbors in the Aspen Hill section of Montgomery County, I awakened Tuesday morning to a phone call from a concerned family member and news of another shooting nearby

Polls Show Nationally Watched 8th, 2nd District Races Still Too Close to Call

WASHINGTON – After millions of dollars and weeks of intensive campaigning, the candidates Maryland’s 2nd and 8th congressional district are still separated by only razor-thin margins, according to a poll released Tuesday

Route to 2nd District Seat Turns to Low Road, As Negative Ads Begin

WASHINGTON – Campaign officials say the gloves are off in the 2nd District race for Congress

Catching Sniper Killer Takes Toll on Police

ANNAPOLIS – Montgomery County Police say their officers are handling the stress of tracking an elusive gunman just fine, but experts on police anxiety said the frustration may be beginning to take a mental toll