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$3M for rain damage in Anne Arundel County
(AP) Anne Arundel County officials estimate it could cost $3 million to repair the damage from historic rainfalls that deluged the county this week. The county experienced some of the […]
Former Anne Arundel Co. executive Leopold released from jail
ANNAPOLIS — Former Anne Arundel County executive John Leopold is out of jail. Leopold served a 30-day sentence for misconduct in office. The Capital of Annapolis reports that Leopold left […]
Md. counties call for more transportation funds
ANNAPOLIS — County officials in Maryland are calling on the state to raise more money for road and transit projects, with a hike in the state’s gas tax among the […]
Tentative contract for Frederick County teachers
FREDERICK — The Frederick County school board and teachers association say they’ve tentatively agreed on a contract for the upcoming school year. The Frederick News-Post reported Friday that the board […]
O’Malley appoints 5 judges
ANNAPOLIS — Gov. Martin O’Malley has appointed five judges. The governor on Thursday announced that Judge Dana Moylan Wright has been appointed to Washington County Circuit Court. Wright has served […]
Washington County extends same-sex benefits
HAGERSTOWN — Washington County is extending spousal benefits to county employees married to same-sex spouses. Lambda Legal said Wednesday the change will take effect in July, and a county official […]
Frederick County may contract for park maintenance
FREDERICK — Frederick County is renewing its push for privatization of some government services with a proposal to contract for maintenance of a county park. The Frederick News-Post reports that […]
Immigrants in Frederick Co. bemused by G8 summit
FREDERICK — Perhaps it’s fitting that Joe Cohen celebrates his birthday July 4. Cohen owns Classic Cigars and British Goodies on North Market Street in downtown Frederick. He came to […]
House of Delegates to consider amendments to budget
ANNAPOLIS — The House of Delegates will be working on the state’s $35.9 billion budget. The House has scheduled two sessions for Thursday, as it considers amendments to a package […]
Dorchester jury awards $655K in collision case
A Dorchester County jury has awarded $655,858 to a father and son who were injured three years ago when a driver ran a stop sign and slammed into their pickup […]
Frederick County court decision detrimental to PATH power line
FREDERICK — A Frederick County judge is affirming a decision blocking a key component of a proposed multistate power line. Circuit Judge Edward Dwyer issued his opinion Wednesday in a […]
Baltimore County upgrades emergency communications
Baltimore County announced Thursday the completion of a $76.1 million capital project to replace the county’s 20-year-old public safety radio communications network and 911 operations center. “Just like new bulletproof […]
