Annapolis Police Department Participates in Global Law Enforcement Tweet-a-Thon

More than 230 law enforcement organizations around the world participated in the first Global Police Tweet-a-Thon last Friday, including four in Maryland.

Demonstrators Optimistic that Supreme Court Will Repeal DOMA

Chants calling for equality rang out across the front steps of the Supreme Court Wednesday, as marriage equality supporters gathered to wave American flags and carry colorful signs while the court inside heard a challenge to the Defense of Marriage Act.

Locals Brace for Incoming Snowstorm

Forecasters are predicting the biggest snowfall to hit the Washington-Baltimore area in two years and the rush is on to prepare for what’s to come.

Spay Neuter: Legislators Propose Bill to Reduce Homeless Animal Problem

ANNAPOLIS — Supporters of legislation creating a special fund to support spay/neuter services in the state through a surcharge on registration fees paid by the makers of pet food sold in Maryland, made their case before the House Environmental Matters Committee Thursday.

Catholic Church, Losing Young People, Looks to Stem the Tide

Young people are leaving the Catholic Church over personal and political reasons as Catholic leaders are looking for new ways to stop this trend.

More Maryland Markets Need More Farmers

Farmers markets are in every county in Maryland, but there are not enough local farmers to meet the demand.

Legislators Want to Restrict Custody Rights for Parents Convicted of Sexual Abuse of a Child

A bill that would deny custody and visitation to parents guilty of sexual abuse of a minor was heard by the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee Thursday.

How sequestration will impact Maryland and national party politics

The clock ticks down for automatic spending cuts expected to have a severe impact in Maryland.

U.S. Supreme Court Hears Arguments Over Maryland DNA Case

WASHINGTON. — The U.S. Supreme Court will decide a Maryland case involving the police and their right to take DNA samples following an arrest.

Maryland Politicians Call for Compromise to Prevent Sequester

Maryland’s location near to the nation’s capital will cause sequestration to have a stronger influence on the state’s economy, Gov. Martin O’Malley said to employees at FLIR Systems, a thermal imaging company here.