Legislators Tackle Megan’s Law, Gun, Drunken-Driving Bills in January

ANNAPOLIS – Megan’s Law, requiring sex offenders to register with police, as well as more gun control and drunken driving restrictions will be on the Maryland General Assembly’s justice agenda when it reconvenes next month

Baltimore `Santa’ Vows to Press Ahead with Holiday Gift-Giving, Despite Fire

WASHINGTON – For 29 years, Baltimore resident Al Payne has played the role of Santa, personally delivering gifts on Christmas Eve to needy children and families

Costume Shop Owner Harriet Berlin Has Maryland Covered For Christmas

BALTIMORE – Stepping into Harriet Berlin’s Artistic Costume and Design Shop is like walking through the “Wardrobe” of C

Rising Farmland Value Drives Up Agriculture Rents, Squeezes State’s Farmers

WASHINGTON – Richard Hutchison will likely make a little bit of money this year from his farm

Arnold Woman, Kids Make Sure Maryland Christmas Tree is Decked Out

WASHINGTON – Every year for the past few years, Karin Sheppa had gathered her Crofton middle school students in late September or early October and got them started making Christmas tree ornaments

`Consummate Volunteer’ SHARES with Others

HYATTSVILLE — In one corner of this cavernous warehouse, Phillip Whitlock shares a laugh with today’s volunteers before getting down to business

Migrant Visa Program Small, But Growing in Acceptance with Maryland Farmers

WASHINGTON – The number of visas issued in Maryland for foreign farm laborers has grown steadily over the last few years, as farmers have warmed to the program, officials say

Schools Advocate Spent Life Fighting for Fairness

ANNAPOLIS — Zalee Harris has been fighting slavery practically since she was born

Frederick Farmer’s Relationship With Workers Bridges Language, Culture Gaps

THURMONT – When Robert Black hired Simon Gonzalez and his two sons to pick fruit in his Thurmont orchard 15 years ago, he thought he was just getting hired help

Economics Force Farmers, Migrants Into Long-Term, Often Personal Relationships

WASHINGTON – Jean Phillips had a problem