Maryland Tea Partiers Want Focus on Fiscal Issues

Maryland tea party supporters will try to use this week’s Republican National Convention to shift the focus from social issues to their message of fiscal responsibility.

Maryland Delegates Adjusting to Isaac

Despite shifts in speakers and events thanks to Isaac, Maryland delegates to the Republican National Convention said they are flexible and eager to achieve their main goal: nominating Mitt Romney and preparing for the fall campaign.

Md. Officials Challenged by Jump in Mental Patients Needing Treatment

As Maryland debates further shifts of the mentally ill population from institutional to community-based care, it’s being challenged by an explosion of patients in need of treatment, officials say.

Tractor Day Goes Off Without A Hitch

Agricultural Heritage Day, also known as “Tractor Day,” is a beloved tradition at North Harford High School. Students bring their tractors to school to show off, and participants in
the school’s agriculture program share their work in the school farm, all to celebrate the farmers and farms in the rural community.

Sen. Mikulski, Congressman Cummings Join to Reduce Nationwide Drug Shortages

BALTIMORE – Josh Williams has long dreamed of becoming an air traffic controller. But in early February, the 24-year-old was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a bone cancer in his left jaw that put his dream on hold. Now his life is…

Maryland’s Mega Millions winners come forward with their winning ticket

After more than a week, “The Three Amigos,” who have chosen to remain anonymous, have come forward with Maryland’s winning ticket for a share of the historic $656 million Mega Millions jackpot.

To Educators, “Doomsday” Budget a Disaster

State education leaders aren’t happy with the end result of the 2012 General Assembly, and expect a special session to be called to address school spending and state aid. In its current form, the budget reduces or eliminates state aid in a number of areas, many of which deal with education spending.

Local Chocolatier Introduces Science to the Art of Chocolate Making

For the past seven years, McGlinchey, 59, has been the owner of Cacao Lorenzo, a fine chocolate boutique shop in suburban Dulaney Valley.

Maryland Entrepreneurs Get Social On Pinterest

Last week, Gov. Martin O’Malley announced the Maryland Pinterest Business Pitch Contest as a way to promote small businesses and entrepreneurial ventures throughout the state, O’Malley’s spokesperson Takirra Winfield said.

Young Maryland Athletes More At Risk For Injury

A growing number of young athletes in Maryland are focusing on playing a single sport, putting themselves at greater risk of serious injuries, physicians said.