WASHINGTON – Maryland government has paid $114 million since 1977 – more than any other state – to ensure that 110,000 acres of farmland will continue producing food, officials said

WASHINGTON – For years George Jackson led a double life of science and art – microbiologist by day at the Food & Drug Administration and free-lance writer by night and weekend

ANNAPOLIS – In Calvert County, where station wagons and two- car garages are increasingly replacing tractors and silos, interaction between neighbors is not always cordial

ANNAPOLIS – It took the most rancorous strike in baseball history, but the Baltimore Orioles – and their fans in the Statehouse – are drawing inspiration from to one of their greatest rivals: the world-champion Toronto Blue Jays

ANNAPOLIS – They’ve seen the bills before

ANNAPOLIS – The Board of Public Works approved more than $172,000 in Program Open Space funds Wednesday for two Eastern Shore ball fields and a Baltimore watershed

ANNAPOLIS – Historic St

WASHINGTON – While Republicans are clamoring to pass the Contract with America, environmental groups this week said some of its provisions may have a chilling effect on Maryland’s ecological health

WASHINGTON – The speaker of Maryland’s House of Delegates Wednesday appealed to a reform-minded congressional subcommittee to continue funding for the state’s Appalachian area

WASHINGTON – A key congressman said Wednesday he doubted the District would receive additional federal money before May, but endorsed naming an emergency oversight board to help the city through its fiscal crisis