DNA Evidence Brings Hope, Truth – But Only If Tested; Some Maryland Jurisdictions Slow to Report Findings

DNA evidence can free a man from death row, but some local law enforcement agencies aren’t following state rules on DNA evidence reporting.

‘Smart’ Meters Energize a Controversy in Maryland

Utilities, Activists Disagree on Digital Meters’ Benefits

Baltimore Orioles Play Game Without the Fans In the Wake of City Violence

BALTIMORE – Although the Orioles and Major League Baseball decided to close the gates at Oriole Park at Camden Yards to fans for Wednesday’s game because of recent violence in the city, fans still gathered outside the ballpark.

General Assembly’s Proposed Reforms Focus on Police Conduct, Drug Crime Sentencing

Hogan to Sign Body Camera Legislation, Spokeswoman Says

A Baltimore Science Teacher Leaves His Mark on the City

A Baltimore science teacher paints the city with digital spray paint.

Aerial Watch

Army Launches Mass Surveillance JLENS Aerostat

Franchot Calls For Attorney General Probe After Debacle Over Baltimore Prison-Food Contract

The Maryland Board of Public Works Wednesday excoriated state and company officials after a prison-food contract granted earlier this year vastly underestimated the necessary costs.

Maryland Schools Feel Pull Between GOP Governor, Democratic Majority

Gov. Hogan and Democrat legislators push education priorities – charter schools and K-12 funding, respectively – as 2015 legislative session comes to a close.

Volunteer Easter bunny is a family tradition at Md. School for the Blind

At the Maryland school for the Blind’s traditional beeping Easter egg hunt, the role of Easter Bunny is a long-standing family tradition.

Baltimore is Among the Nation’s Leaders in Solar Energy

Despite its numerous air pollution problems, Baltimore is one of the nation’s leaders in the clean energy revolution.