Maryland

High Court Passes on Doctor’s Claim that She Was Fired for Religious Beliefs

WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court Tuesday refused to take up the case of a Maryland physician who claimed she was subjected to workplace discrimination because she is an Orthodox Jew

Traces of Anthrax Discovered in Washington Offices of Two Maryland Lawmakers

WASHINGTON -Traces of anthrax were detected in the offices of two Maryland congressional delegates over the weekend, but staffers and Capitol Hill officials said they are confident the situation is under control

Police Protect World’s Oldest Operating Airport

ANNAPOLIS – Local police agencies have rescued the world’s oldest operating airport from obscurity

Artist Shreds Maryland Flag to Raise Death Penalty Awareness

ANNAPOLIS – Thirty-eight states have capital punishment, and Randall Sinner, 48, plans to visit the capitals of every one to raise awareness about the issue through his art

Online Contracts Turn State Procurement from Bid-and-Wait to Point-and-Click

WASHINGTON – Small business owner William Block Jr

Congress Includes Tax Break for Chicken Manure in Economic Stimulus Plans

WASHINGTON – Nestled in legislation to stimulate the American economy in the aftermath of the Sept

Southwest Job Fair at BWI Provides Bright Spot in Aviation Industry Slump

WASHINGTON – While airlines nationwide race to cut jobs to avoid financial ruin, Southwest Airlines is looking to hire at least 100 new workers at Baltimore/Washington International Airport by the end of this year

State Studies Swapping One Smokable Weed for Another

ANNAPOLIS – Farmers in southern Maryland have been choosing some unusual crops to grow in place of tobacco as part of the state’s conversion program, ranging from wine grapes to kosher beef

Maryland Schools Look to Veterans to Bring Veterans Day Alive for Students

WASHINGTON – When Windsor Knolls Middle School staff and students gather around the flagpole for a special Veterans Day ceremony Friday morning, they will be joined by 100 veterans who are coming to the school to share their experiences with the children