UMD Student Arrested for Threatening “Shooting Rampage”

University of Maryland Police defended their decision not to issue a campus-wide alert prior to the weekend arrest of a student who had posted online that he was planning a “shooting rampage” on the College Park campus.

Langley Park Soccer League Brings Flare of Central America to Maryland Suburbs

For 38-year-old Tobias Lopez of Guatemala, “futbol” offers a reprieve from his daily life as a construction worker.

Live Blog of Medical Marijuana Legalization Hearing

On Friday afternoon, legislators will discuss several bills that would legalize medical marijuana in Maryland. Capital News Service reporter Mike Bock is attending the hearing and will live blog the debate.

Maryland Businesses and Agencies Pin Down New Audiences on Pinterest

Maryland lawmakers, government agencies and small businesses are increasingly turning to Pinterest, the fastest growing social network, to attract attention to their brands.

Maryland lawmakers and local groups gather to discuss re-entry methods

Maryland lawmakers and community groups gather to discuss re-entry of ex-offenders back into the community.

Maryland High School Coaches Cracking Down on Twitter

With a growing number of high school athletes getting into trouble with posts on social media sites, coaches said they want to ensure their student-athletes are tweeting with discretion.

Bills Address Social Media Privacy

Concerns about employers and universities accessing private social media information has prompted Maryland lawmakers to draft several bills that would cut down on the practice, which some consider to be an invasion of privacy.

Health officials say smoking hookah could be a health hazard

Health officials warn, though smoking hookah is a popular social pastime, it presents a risk to your health.

Maryland Lawmakers Push Bills to Honor Tubman

Four bills before the Maryland House and Senate seek to memorialize and honor Harriet Tubman in the state and in the U.S. Capitol.

As Foreclosures Rise, Business Booms for One Prince George’s Company

At first, it was difficult for Jamel Isaac to help evict people from their foreclosed homes. But he quickly got used to it.