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Environmental group rates Maryland counties on bay plans
Six of Maryland‘s 23 counties received the top rating from an environmental coalition for their Chesapeake Bay restoration plans. The Clean Maryland Waters coalition announced Thursday that Anne Arundel, Baltimore, […]
Baltimore city, county added to Maryland disaster list
Federal aid is being made available to support recovery efforts in Baltimore and Baltimore County following Hurricane Irene. The Maryland Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced […]
Md. business PAC attracts GOP lawmakers
There were about 100 people on-hand for the first fundraiser to refuel the Business Leadership PAC, the political action committee affiliated with Maryland Business for Responsive Government and if the […]
Baltimore County janitor wins $537K verdict
A Baltimore County middle school janitor won a $537,000 verdict Wednesday after the woman injured her ankle in a fall into a trench in the electrical closet during a power […]
Frederick County board adding prayer to meetings
FREDERICK — The Frederick County Commissioners are adding an opening prayer to their public meetings. Board members voted 3-to-2 on Thursday to invite religious leaders to attend their meetings to […]
Analysis: Economic stress drops to 3-month low
Lower unemployment, bankruptcies and foreclosures in March reduced the nation’s economic stress to its lowest point this year, according to The Associated Press’ monthly analysis of conditions around the country. […]
Frederick County commisioners drop their pensions
FREDERICK — The Frederick County Commissioners are quitting the county’s employee pension plan. The all-Republican board voted Thursday to eliminate pension eligibility for themselves and future commissioners. Board President Blaine […]
Prince George’s County elections judge told to remove personal ballot
A Prince George’s County elections judge was told not to keep his personal sample ballot on his clipboard as he worked at a polling place in the county. Alisha Alexander, […]
Most local audits pass muster
While the fiscal picture looks dreary for some local governments with deficits and missing audit reports, the annual review of financial reports by the Office of Legislative Audits found that […]
Baltimore County jury awards $38K in suit against dentist
A Baltimore County jury has awarded a Parkville man more than $38,000 in damages from the dentist he retained to perform a full-mouth restoration. Peter Ferraro was awarded $8,800 in […]
