Twelve-year-old Heidi doesn’t want her family to move. Two streets away from the site of a murder-suicide — the second murder in a little over two years — she feels safe.
Police Chiefs Call for Increased Gun Controls
Police chiefs from Maryland, Virginia, California and Massachusetts demanded that Congress impose more gun controls during a Wednesday press conference at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill.
Catholic Church, Losing Young People, Looks to Stem the Tide
Young people are leaving the Catholic Church over personal and political reasons as Catholic leaders are looking for new ways to stop this trend.
Legislators Want to Restrict Custody Rights for Parents Convicted of Sexual Abuse of a Child
A bill that would deny custody and visitation to parents guilty of sexual abuse of a minor was heard by the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee Thursday.
Senate Approves Gov. O’Malley’s Gun Control Bill, Next Stop The House
Gov. Martin O’Malley’s gun control proposals moved a step closer to becoming law Thursday as the Senate approved the legislation 28-19. The companion bill will be heard in the House beginning Friday.
Violence Against Women Act Passes Final Hurdle in the House
The House of Representatives voted Thursday to renew the Violence Against Women Act, passing a Senate-approved version of the bill rather than a Republican-offered alternative.
More Maryland Markets Need More Farmers
Farmers markets are in every county in Maryland, but there are not enough local farmers to meet the demand.
Lack of Female Mentors Can Affect Female Science Enrollment
Female faculty can play an important role in students’ decision to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math fields.