Michelle Obama spoke Tuesday night at the Democratic National Convention. Her speech was mentioned, at its peak, more than 28,000 times per minute on Twitter.
Supreme Court Hears Second Day of Debate on Health Care Bill
Tuesday marked another day of serious debate at the Supreme Court as justices heard arguments on the constitutionality of President Obama’s health care bill. It was the second of three days of arguments over the bill, which represents the most time spent on debating a bill in more than 40 years.
Sixth District Congressional Race Features Crowded Field
More than a dozen candidates will contend for Maryland’s 6th Congressional District seat, now held by Rep. Roscoe Bartlett, D-Frederick.
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.
Asbestos Workers Facing Safety Hazards
The asbestos abatement industry is one of the most dangerous fields in construction.
Maryland Kicks Off Star-Spangled Sailabration
It’s gearing up to be a star-spangled “Sailabration for” Baltimore. Maryland Governor O’Malley and naval officers teamed up to launch the Inner Harbor’s plan for the 1812 Bicentennial.
Democrats and Republicans Come Together to Support Troops
It’s not every day you see Democratic and Republican leaders hanging out at the same party in Washington. But when it comes to supporting the troops for Veterans Day, that’s exactly what they did.
College Students Move Into Cruise Ship Dorm
At St. Mary’s College of Maryland, students have long been able to rent boats and take classes on boats with world-class sailing instructors. Now, some students get to live on one.
Pilots Discuss Dangers of Laser Pointers
Small laser pointers are a common tool, but they’re becoming a serious danger to pilots in flight. Over 2800 laser incidents were reported last year. The FAA says BWI-Marshall Airport had more than 30 incidents putting it in the top 20 among airports around the country.
A Race Along the ICC
The first people to give the new section of the Intercounty Connector (MD-200) a test drive, weren’t car drivers, they were runners.