The Scoop on Poop: Pet Waste a Major Polluter of Md. Waterways

Studies in Maryland watersheds have found that pets produce up to one-third of bacterial pollution in waterways near developed areas.

Backers Gird for Purple Line Funding Battle

Prince George’s County, state and local officials called for Purple Line funding Thursday, saying the county is ready to make the rail line a reality once it finds a way to pay the hefty price tag.

Md. Casino Opponent Penn National has Fought Against Ballot Issues Before, and Won

Four years ago Penn National helped kill an Ohio ballot question that could have created competition for one of its casinos. Could the same thing happen in Maryland?

Tax Increase to Prevent Teen Use of Cigarillos and Smokeless Tobacco

After a push from Baltimore high school students, Maryland government and health officials increased the tax on cigarillos and smokeless tobacco to discourage teen use.

Fracking Provides New Sources of Energy, but Concerns Environmentalists

Environmental effects versus economic gain: Is fracking a good investment for Maryland?

Inmate Bindings- Inmates work to give old books new life

BOYDS.- Local inmates are putting new skills to work and helping a local library system at the same time. Inmates work a few days a week to repair damaged library books, and they develop their work skills at the same time to help when they go back into the community.

Texting Dangers- Students test drive distracted driving

GLEN BURNIE- Some local residents find out first-hand about the dangers of texting and driving. The Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration and AT&T held an event featuring a distracted driving simulation for students. The event is part of the “It Can Wait” campaign, persuading people to ignore the text and focus on the road.

Maryland Faiths Come Together to Rally for DREAM Act

Congregations from three counties gathered to pray and organize last-minute campaigning for the DREAM Act.

‘Fiscal Cliff’ Looks Particularly High From Maryland’s View

Maryland’s economy would be particularly hard-hit if Congress is unable to reach a budget agreement to avoid the broad, automatic cuts to the federal budget set to take effect in January, experts say.

Perdue Trial Shelved Until Late November

The trial pitting Waterkeeper Alliance Inc. against Perdue and a Perdue family poultry farm will be shelved until late November.