^Booming Wine Industry Puts Maryland Grapes in the Pink

WASHINGTON – The Maryland wine industry is budding and Americans are decanting, sniffing and sipping more wine than ever before, according to the Congressional Wine Caucus’ first nationwide economic study of wine and grape products

O’Malley Sworn in, Vowing to ‘Take Responsibility’

ANNAPOLIS – Martin O’Malley was sworn in as Maryland’s 61st governor Wednesday, declaring, “I take responsibility” for what he predicted would be difficult choices and asking Marylanders to share in the sacrifice

Unlikely Partners Unite to Save the Environment

WASHINGTON – Traditionally at war over the teaching of Earth’s creation, the two opposing forces of scientists and evangelicals found common ground Wednesday in protection of the environment, no matter how it came to be

Federal Appeals Court Agrees: Throw Out Wal-Mart Health Insurance Bill

WASHINGTON – A bill to force retail giant Wal-Mart to provide more health insurance for its workers was once again ruled invalid in a 4th U

^Invasive Beetle Threatens Area Ash Trees

CHELTENHAM – Three years ago, Helen Kittredge, noticed the leaves on the 21-year-old ash tree in her front yard were dying

Proposed Electronic Tickets Could Increase Officer Safety

ANNAPOLIS – Police officers around the state may soon be wired

^MedImmune Ruling Opens Gates For Patent Challenges

WASHINGTON – More patent disputes will find their way into the courts and Gaithersburg-based biotech giant MedImmune Inc

Region’s Top Three Leaders Make Introductions Over Security Concerns

WASHINGTON – The region’s three top leaders formally met Friday morning for the first time to discuss regional security strategies for the high-risk National Capital Region

^Salisbury Family Mourns Soldier

WASHINGTON – Last Thursday, Army Spc

^These Teapots Have a Story to Tell

BALTIMORE – Traditionally teapots pour tea, but at a North Baltimore ceramic arts center they speak as well – telling stories of passion, tradition and inspiration