Firefighter Pay,530

WASHINGTON – Maryland and Virginia congressmen announced Tuesday they are seeking a 44 percent pay increase for thousands of federal firefighters to compensate them for the long hours they keep and the stressful and dangerous work they do

Prince George’s, Montgomery Join Forces During 1997 Session

ANNAPOLIS – After a three-month argument over $254 million in aid to Baltimore schools, legislators from Maryland’s D

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WASHINGTON – It’s supposed to be for kids, but it’s pretty fun for grown-ups, too

Silver Spring Car Dealer, Wife, Daughter, Indicted for Gambling Operation

WASHINGTON – A Silver Spring used car dealer was indicted for running a sports betting operation in Maryland for three years, officials announced Wednesday

Wanted: Volunteers to Clean Up Potomac River Shorelines

WASHINGTON – Hundreds of Marylanders are expected to clean up trash Saturday morning along the Potomac River and its tributaries, from Fort Frederick State Park in Washington County to the Potomac’s mouth in St

Cuts to Weather Service Alarm Maryland Senators, Ocean City Mayor

WASHINGTON – Maryland’s two senators have asked a Senate committee to hold hearings on cuts to the National Weather Service budget – which some fear could delay hurricane evacuation warnings to Ocean City sun seekers

Governor’s Prepaid Tuition Bill Gets Panel’s Nod

ANNAPOLIS – The Senate Economic and Environmental Affairs Committee Tuesday gave a unanimous favorable recommendation to Gov