Shift in Priorities Cuts Day Care for Working Mothers

ANNAPOLIS – A young mother starts what seems an ordinary day

Lawmakers, Residents Want Homeowners Rights

ANNAPOLIS – In the front yard of her Regent’s Square townhouse in Rockville, Diane Young replaced several prickly bushes with azaleas, laid a brick walkway, arranged a flower bed with railroad ties and installed stepping stones for watering her impatiens and pansies

Editors: Hold for release for Sunday, March 26, and after.

WASHINGTON – As a former Maryland All-American and NBA star, Len Elmore understands the pressures of being heavily recruited by teams and player agents

As Purple Martins Return to Area, Bird Bill Takes Flight

ANNAPOLIS – Robert Sladek of Calvert County has been “in the purple martin business” for 27 years

Community Associations Dominate New Housing Market

ANNAPOLIS – Ronald Wohl moved to a North Potomac home governed by a homeowner’s association because there was little else to choose from

Senate Offers Compromise To Abolish Legislative Scholarships

ANNAPOLIS – Senators who voted this week to pass a watered- down bill to abolish legislative scholarships say the measure is the only chance for reform this year

Term Limits Wave Will Miss Maryland This Year

ANNAPOLIS – The term limits wave continues to gain momentum nationwide, but its crest will miss Maryland – at least this year

Editors: Hold for release for Sunday, March 26, and after.

WASHINGTON – After almost five months of unemployment, Martha Cooley will be working again next week

Teachers Association Hands Out Legislative Baseball Cards

ANNAPOLIS – Trade you two John Cades for a Cas Taylor?

The Maryland State Teachers Association thinks it has found a novel way to publicize its legislative agenda — and get General Assembly members to fraternize at the same time