A bill that would impose harsher penalties upon those who commit violence in front of children was heard by the House Judiciary Committee, Tuesday. The enhanced penalty would include imprisonment for up to five years.
Maryland CNS and VCU CNS Team Up to Create Regional News Service for Maryland, D.C., Virginia
The two student-powered news services have bureaus in Washington, Annapolis, Richmond and College Park.
Capital Punishment Already Effectively Dead in Maryland, Some Prosecutors Say
Ahead of next week’s hearing of a bill supported by Gov. Martin O’Malley that would repeal the death penalty in Maryland, some state’s attorneys argue the ultimate punishment already doesn’t really exist in the state.
Maryland Artist Creates Black History Art Exhibit Inspired by Paper Dolls
Local African American museum combines poetry with visual art.
Senators Try Again to Ban Smoking with Kids in Car
Maryland senators want those who smoke in cars with children under 8 to be fined $50. Proponents and opponents presented their cases in a hearing on Thursday before the Judicial Proceedings Committee.
Line Dancing: Bowie Woman Turns Lay Off Into Dream Job
GLENARDEN — Find out how one local woman turned a lay off into a dream job.
Bankrupt Baltimore: Mayor Rawlings-Blake Reveals Baltimore’s Dire Financial Forecast
The city of Baltimore is headed for bankruptcy if it doesn’t make the necessary reforms to avoid it, according to a 10-year financial forecast Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake commissioned from an outside consulting firm.
Citizens Voice Opinions on Gun Legislation at Lt. Gov. Brown’s Town Hall
Tensions run high and opinions clash at Largo Town Hall