COLLEGE PARK, Maryland – The state of Maryland, whose voters experienced long lines in the 2012 election, made big changes to the voting system to correct wait time problems and accommodate a group of newly eligible voters: ex-felons. Those that…
Maryland comes up short at critical time for women politicians
WASHINGTON — After former Rep. Connie Morella was elected to the House in 1986, four out of 10 members of the Maryland congressional delegation were women. Today, the number of women in Maryland’s congressional delegation is down to two –…
In liberal Washington suburbs, Trump supporters feel isolated
This quiet suburb on the outskirts of Washington, D.C., is one of tree-lined streets, well-manicured lawns — and Hillary Clinton yard signs.
Montgomery County holds Mock Snow Day to prepare for winter weather
GAITHERSBURG, Md. – Montgomery County held its annual Mock Snow Day in Gaithersburg help the county prepare for winter snowstorms.
Maryland’s congressional districts look like Reptar, Ursula and Rudolph
Maryland’s eight congressional districts are broken into strange, wonky shapes that sprawl across the state.
How politics took a Maryland congressional district from tiny to sprawling
Between the Civil War and 2016, Maryland’s third congressional district morphed from occupying a compact, tiny section of Baltimore to one occupying a huge swath of the state. Why? To help elect as many Democrats from Maryland to Congress.
Maryland focuses on Zika, despite lack of cases
Mosquito season may be waning in Maryland, but Zika research here is in full force.
Early voters in Maryland share their experiences on Twitter
Early voting in Maryland for the 2016 presidential election began Thursday. Marylanders shared their early voting experience on social media.
Disabled Voters March from Baltimore to DC to encourage voter turnout
LAUREL, Md. – A group of disabled voters of the group, ADAPT, hit the road from Baltimore to DC to encourage those in and out of the disabled community to vote in the upcoming general election.
Harford County teaches teens the dangers of distracted driving
FALLSTON, Maryland – As part of National Teen Driver Safety Week, Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler and other officers greeted high schoolers to spread awareness about the dangers of distracted driving.