Legislators Push for Equal Pay For Women

Maryland’s State Senate considers legislation that supporters say will close loopholes and guarantee equal pay for equal work.

METRO CLOSED: Fire brings unprecedented shutdown of entire subway system

Metro makes an unprecedented move by closing its doors for 29 hours.

Montgomery County Responds to Concerns of Muslim Community

Montgomery County’s Committee on Hate and Violence meets with a group of local Muslims to address concerns.

Montgomery County Choir Comforts Hospice Residents

Music is something that connects with people and sometimes it’s even the best medicine.

Milk? Bread? Metro Riders Get A New Way to Shop for Groceries

A six-month pilot project tests whether Metro riders want to buy groceries at the end their rides.

Committee Bill Roundup in Annapolis

Tech schools; elderly taxes; college savings among the topics discussed.

Bill Would Move Roger Brooke Taney Statue From State Capitol Grounds

A statue of former Supreme Court Chief Justice Roger Brooke Taney could be moved from the state capitol grounds due to a bill being introduced in Annapolis on Wednesday.

Bill Would Require 150 Minutes Weekly of Physical Education for Elementary School Students in Maryland

A bill introduced on Thursday in Annapolis may give elementary school students more physical education time if passed.

Edwards, Van Hollen Split with White House Over Immigration Raids

Maryland Reps. Donna Edwards and Chris Van Hollen, both Democratic front runners in the U.S. Senate race, have objected to the recent immigration raids targeting migrants in cities across the United States, saying the operations are creating “widespread fear and panic in immigrant communities.”

Montgomery County Executive Leggett hosts budget forum

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett hosted three budget forums to get input from residents before submitting his budget for fiscal year 2017.