Maryland

UMCP Student Found Dead on Fraternity Porch

COLLEGE PARK — A University of Maryland student died Wednesday morning – in the middle of the Greek system’s rush period – after he was found outside his fraternity house, according to Prince George’s County Police, which will lead the investigation into the cause

Maryland Fines Five HMOs $1.4 Million

ANNAPOLIS – Aetna U

Indians Target Harford County in Campaign Against School Nicknames

ANNAPOLIS – Harford County will be the next Maryland stop in the campaign against the use of American Indian symbols as school mascots, according to county education officials and Native American groups

White House Formally Taps DiBiagio as Nominee for U.S. Attorney for Maryland

WASHINGTON – The White House formally announced the nomination Tuesday of a former federal prosecutor who specializes in white-collar crime to be the next U

Fatal Shark Attacks Pose No Threat on Delmarva Beaches, Experts Say

WASHINGTON – Delmarva beachgoers should be more concerned about dangers like surfing accidents and rip tides than sharks, even in the wake of two fatal attacks over the holiday weekend, experts said

Can the Straw that Stirs the Drink, Stir Trouble? College Park Cops Think So

COLLEGE PARK – Put down the straw and back away from the cup

Hold the Mayo, but Don’t Hold Your Breath — Grills are No Pollution Threat

WASHINGTON – Break out the buns and fire up the grill without guilt this Labor Day weekend

Glendening To Make Smart Growth Next Legislative Priority

ANNAPOLIS – Smart Growth will top Gov

Traffic Levels Inch Up, Gas Prices Inch Down for Labor Day Weekend

WASHINGTON — Maryland drivers should expect slightly higher numbers of motorists this holiday weekend than last Labor Day, when gas prices were an average of 13 cents higher in the state

Despite Teacher Shortage Fears, Most Schools Fully Staffed as Classes Begin

WASHINGTON – Maryland schools have filled almost all of the 8,100 teacher vacancies they faced for the 2001-2002 school year and most school systems will begin the year fully staffed, the Maryland State Department of Education said