Lawmakers Take Another Look into Nursing Home Cameras

ANNAPOLIS – In an effort to prevent elderly abuse, Maryland lawmakers will take a fourth look at a bill that sets guidelines for nursing homes to set up cameras in residents’ rooms

Takoma Park Joins City Anti-war Lobbying at White House

WASHINGTON – Councilman Marc Elrich came downtown Thursday to tell President Bush and Congress that Takoma Park, and plenty of other cities, oppose a preemptive attack on Iraq

Valentine’s Day Gives Heartburn to Psychologists, Counselors

WASHINGTON – Valentine’s Day isn’t all hearts and flowers

Terrorists Drive Suburbanites to Stores

WHEATON – Jill Berkman scoured stores in the District of Columbia’s Maryland suburbs Wednesday for supplies to protect her Bethesda apartment from a chemical or biological terrorist attack

Bill Gives Local School Boards Power to Hire, Fire Superintendents

ANNAPOLIS – School boards in Maryland can launch national searches for superintendents, identify slates of hopeful candidates and zero-in on a top pick

Lawmakers Permit Year’s First Christmas Cheer for Troops

ANNAPOLIS – After a several week delay over security concerns, a longtime Santa’s quest for lawmakers to sign holiday greetings for troops overseas was granted Wednesday

Giant Offers Schools Bonus Points for Valentine Condoms

ANNAPOLIS – Use Durex-brand condoms to celebrate Valentine’s Day and local schools can reap the benefits

New HIV Tests Could Mean Speedy Results For Patients

WASHINGTON – A Baltimore center will be among the first places in Maryland to offer a new rapid HIV test when it begins the service on Valentine’s Day

Budget Battles May Force the General Assembly Into Extended Session

ANNAPOLIS – Budget battles may force the General Assembly into an extended session, state leaders said Wednesday