Redskins Name Roundly Criticized as Racist during Smithsonian Event

The Washington Redskins team name was lambasted as “racist” and “demeaning” during a daylong symposium at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian.

Gov. O’Malley Announces Plan to Improve Maryland’s Partnership with Feds

Gov. O’Malley and members of the state’s Federal Facilities Advisory Board released a report spelling out a series of recommendations that Maryland can use to spur job creation, innovation and economic growth through partnerships with the federal government.

19th Century Love Letters, Modern Sweet Tweets Prove Couples’ Communication Is Timeless

When U.S. Navy Surgeon David Shelton Edwards was serving at the Washington Navy Yard in the late 1830s, he kept the spark in his marriage alive by writing eight love letters home to his wife, Harriet Eliza Henry.

Gun Rights Advocates Rally Against O’Malley’s Gun Control Bill

Gun rights advocates rallied in Annapolis against proposed assault weapons ban, magazine size limits and increased licensing for firearms.

African-Americans Not as Likely to Home School

African-American numbers decline while other minorities increase

O’Malley Testifies in Support of Gun Control as NRA Protests

Annapolis took center stage in the national gun control debate Wednesday as Gov. Martin O’Malley testified in favor of strict new firearms legislation and the NRA rallied anti-gun control advocates outside the State House.

Religious Leaders Urge Legislators to Vote Yes to Repeal

Members of Maryland’s religious community gathered signatures for a letter showing support for the repeal of the death penalty Wednesday in Annapolis.

Super Bowl Champion Ravens Kickoff Parade at City Hall

The Baltimore Ravens celebrated their Super Bowl victory with a parade from City Hall to M&T Bank Stadium Tuesday.

Citing Personal Tragedy, Cummings Sponsors Bipartisan Gun Control Bill

U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings, D-Baltimore, joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers in announcing a bill Tuesday to combat weapons trafficking, an issue he said is personal.

Super Bowl Champion Ravens Look Toward the Future

The Baltimore Ravens Championship season is over, and all eyes are on the future. Ravens president Dick Cass, head coach John Harbaugh, General Manager Ozzie Newsome and owner Steve Bosciotti held an end of season press conference at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills on Thursday.