Supreme Court Declines Somerset County Case of Mistaken Shooting

A jury will decide whether a Somerset County police officer’s shooting of a suspect was an innocent mistake or one worth $1.2 million after the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear the case.

On Pearl Harbor Day, Remembering Japanese-American Captives

COLLEGE PARK – They lived within the narrow confines of a racetrack near San Bruno, Calif

Teen Cigar use is on the Rise

Cigarette smoking has decreased among high school students by nearly 40 percent since 2000, but cigar smoking has increased by more than 11 percent.

Young Football Players at Greater Concussion Risk Than Pros

A 2006 study by the National Center for Injury Prevention found that 47 percent of high school football players sustain a concussion each season.

Young Football Players at Greater Concussion Risk Than Pros

BURTONSVILLE – From what he remembers, and it isn’t much, Cameron Williams was cold

Maryland Representatives Pledge to Keep Funding NASA

After the congressional debt super committee’s failure to reach a deal last week, Hoyer warned that cuts may be on the horizon.

For P.G. Bars, New Law Means More Security

County officials hope the new restrictions will help prevent fights outside bars and nightclubs like the ones that led to the closings of the Thirsty Turtle in College Park and Music, Sports & Games in Capitol Heights.

Medical Marijuana Work Group Scheduled to Make Recommendations by Friday

A medical marijuana work group will recommend two models for new legislation. One would assign medical marijuana distribution solely to academic institutions, while the other would permit physicians to recommend its use as treatment and establish state-regulated growers and distributors.

Ehrlich Campaign Aide Facing Trial for Robocalls

Opening statements were made Tuesday in the Baltimore City Circuit Court trial of Paul Schurick, the chief campaign aide to former Governor Bob Ehrlich. Schurick is being charged in connection with robocalls made in the 2010 governor’s race allegedly designed to suppress the African-American vote.

For P.G. Bars, New Law Means More Security

COLLEGE PARK – A new law is forcing restaurants and bars across Prince George’s County to beef up security