Maryland

Report Calls Maryland’s Colleges Top-Notch, but Top-Dollar as Well

WASHINGTON – Maryland has a large number of students going to college, but many are struggling to afford it, according to a state-by-state report card on higher education released Thursday

Oil Pipeline That Passes Through Maryland is Target of Pollution Suit

WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice has filed a suit against Colonial Pipeline Co

State Test Scores Reach Record High

BALTIMORE – A record 45

Court Declares Officer’s Search Illegal

ANNAPOLIS –

Police officers must have a strong reason to stop and frisk a suspect, the Court of Special Appeals ruled Wednesday in a Rockville case

More Students With Disabilities Getting Diplomas, Topping National Average

WASHINGTON – Maryland schools are graduating a higher percentage of disabled students than the national average, which hit a record high in 1997-98, according to a new report from the U

Memorial Stadium Spared the Wrecking Ball – For Now

ANNAPOLIS – The imminent demolition of Baltimore’s Memorial Stadium was blocked Wednesday, when two members of the three-person Board of Public Works indicated they would not vote for its destruction – at least for a few weeks

Number of State Workers Grew in ’90s, Despite Drops in School and Health Jobs

ANNAPOLIS – The number of full-time state employees grew 2 percent in the past decade, to 78,387, spurred by increases of 14 percent in college employees and 26 percent in public safety workers, according to a new report

For Sunday, Nov. 26, or thereafter. With CNS-Fedex Food and CNS-Camden Critters.

ANNAPOLIS – Health inspection records for the three major league sports stadiums in Maryland show some violations of public health standards, but in Baltimore it’s hard to know what condition food service is in because of sloppy records and infrequent inspections

Maryland Tobacco Buyout Program Could Hurt Amish and Mennonite Growers

MECHANICSVILLE – Speeding down windy Route 236 in St

Prince George’s Lawmakers Create Bill To Block Waste Transfer Station

ANNAPOLIS – There are no alternative locations for a controversial waste transfer station planned near Bowie State University, county officials told lawmakers Tuesday, and difficulties with that site they’re sure will be fixed during development