Maryland

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

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

MECHANICSVILLE – Speeding down windy Route 236 in St

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

ANNAPOLIS – This Thanksgiving, some Maryland American Indians are hopeful their bid for state recognition is nearing a close

WASHINGTON – The apples look shiny

BALTIMORE – In the weeks before Opening Day at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in 1998 and 1999, concession workers were not the only ones scurrying about in the stadium’s four dozen food stands, kitchens, restaurants, and holding areas

WASHINGTON – With Congress on the brink of the slimmest GOP majority since 1955, political analysts say Maryland’s Republican House members are poised to wield greater influence than ever before

WASHINGTON – It’s the giving season again and, once again, Maryland residents are not expected to be particularly giving

WASHINGTON – A startling increase in diabetes cases in Maryland should serve as a “wake-up call” to younger Marylanders that they need to change unhealthy habits now, state health officials said