COLLEGE PARK – The advisory board for President Clinton’s Initiative on Race came to the University of Maryland on Wednesday to find ways to preserve campus diversity in the face of recent attacks on affirmative action
U.S. Appeals Court Overturns Decision in Prison Guard’s Favor
WASHINGTON – A federal appellate court said a Maryland prison guard was “too stupid” to realize he was placing an inmate at risk and should not be held liable for a violent knife attack by another inmate
MVA Says New VEIP Treadmill Testing Is a Success
ANNAPOLIS – Nearly two months after mandatory treadmill testing became required for most Maryland cars, few vehicles have been damaged and wait times have been short, state officials said Tuesday
Frederick’s New Cheer: We’re Number Two!
Fast-growing Frederick has edged Rockville to become the second-largest city in Maryland, according to Census Bureau estimates released Tuesday
High Court Rejects Maryland’s Request On Booking Questions
WASHINGTON – The Supreme Court on Monday refused to hear Maryland’s request to expand the type of booking questions that can be asked before a suspect receives Miranda warnings
Juvenile Crime Lower Last Year Compared to 1975
WASHINGTON – Driven largely by a growing teen population, juvenile arrests last year rose to their highest level since 1979
Pfiesteria Believed Responsible for Illnesses in 37 People
ANNAPOLIS – As of Friday, medical authorities have identified 37 cases of suspected Pfiesteria-related illness in Maryland, according to the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Congress’ Total Pfiesteria Funding: $13 Million
WASHINGTON – Congress has passed the third and final piece of a $13 million package to battle Pfiesteria piscicida, in what environmentalists call a “good first step” toward beating the sometimes-toxic microbe
Wynn, Morella Back Benefits for Domestic Partners
WASHINGTON – Doug Brandi has worked for the U