POLITICS: Where do Maryland churches stand on the ballot questions?
Religious beliefs have played a major role in the debates in Maryland over same-sex marriage, Dream Act, and casino ballot questions. Capital News Service surveyed religious organizations, congregations, individual members and religious leaders about these issues.
ENVIRONMENT: Flood of oysters
ENVIRONMENT • By RACHAEL PACELLA, CNS ANNAPOLIS - Two hours into a recent work day and John Flood's johnboat is flooded. The relatively small, square, aluminum vessel has taken
EDUCATION: To educators, “doomsday” budget a disaster
EDUCATION • BY MIKE BOCK Though supporters praised Gov. Martin O'Malley and the legislature for an overhaul of year-to-year education funding requirements, education leaders are calling for a
EYE ON ANNAPOLIS: General Assembly wrap 2012
EYE ON ANNAPOLIS • CAPITAL NEWS SERVICE STAFF The 2012 General Assembly session closed without an agreement between the House of Delegates and the Senate on an operating
EDUCATION: Advocates and opponents of in-state tuition bill gearing up for November
EDUCATION • BY MIKE BOCK, CNS While Barack Obama and his Republican opponent will capture national headlines this November, Maryland voters will turn their attention to in-state policy
EYE ON ANNAPOLIS: Victory! — Md. House narrowly approves same-sex marriage
EYE ON ANNAPOLIS • BY TOM MCPARLAND, CNS [View the story "Md. Same-Sex Marriage" on Storify] After a year of highly contested debate and political wrangling, the
MARYLAND: State of the State a prelude to tough legislative session ahead
EYE ON ANNAPOLIS • BY DAVE NYCZEPI, CNS Gov. Martin O'Malley made his case for job creation and same-sex marriage Wednesday, promoting his most ambitious agenda to date
EYE ON ANNAPOLIS: Possible doubling of flush tax worries some legislators
EYE ON ANNAPOLIS • BY ELLEN STODOL, CNS A number of legislators are concerned that Gov. Martin O'Malley's proposal to raise the flush tax from $2.50 to $5
CONGRESS: Maryland delegation sets aside (most) partisanship for Obama speech
CONGRESS • BY MARK MILLER, CNS President Obama set out a blueprint for an economy "built to last" -- calling for business tax reform,
EYE ON ANNAPOLIS: Gov. O’Malley considers tax hikes as General Assembly opens
EYE ON ANNAPOLIS • BY DAVE NYCZEPIR, CNS Maryland's 430th General Assembly session convened Wednesday, promising more than a few tough votes in the coming weeks as Gov.
ECONOMY: Montgomery County’s new face of homelessness
VIDEO • REBECCA TARANTO, CNS TV Homelessness is becoming increasingly common among families, even in Montgomery County, Md., which is one of the nation's wealthiest neighborhoods. One Silver
HOUSING: Take it back: students bring ‘right’ stuff to foreclosure residents
HOUSING — When Gabriel Rodriguez-Rico and Danielle Dean met one recent Saturday in Prince George's County to help residents of foreclosed homes, they ended up heeding, in a
ENVIRONMENT: Fracking commission to recommend making it easier for landowners to sue
ENVIRONMENT — A commission tasked with advising Maryland on possible shale gas production supports a change in the law that would make it easier for landowners to
TRANSPORTATION: Red light, speed cameras remain controversial even as numbers grow
MARYLAND — In the 14 years since the Maryland legislature approved red light cameras, about 200 of the ticket-issuing machines have been installed in the state, according
ENVIRONMENT: Offshore wind debate set to continue
ENVIRONMENT — Maryland lawmakers are preparing to resume debate on one of Gov. Martin O'Malley's major green initiatives, an offshore wind energy bill that stalled during the
CRIME: After Silver Spring flash robbery, stores seek harsher penalties
In less than 10 minutes, 78 teenagers and young adults cycled through a 7-Eleven and emptied the shelves of candy bars, snacks and drinks. Before police arrived, they
HEALTH: Local chef looks for next challenge on ‘Chopped’
When Ype Von Hengst showed up at the Marine Corps Marathon in October 2008, the then-58-year-old wondered what he had gotten himself into: Before the 26-mile race, the
HEALTH: White House’s Let’s Move Program lets schools snag salad bars
Young children may not jump for leafy greens and crispy carrots, but Maryland schools are seeing a surprising interest from students for healthier options than the pizza and
HEALTH: Despite rising food costs, some still go for organic Thanksgiving
Preparing a traditional Thanksgiving feast for a slew of family and friends will mean shelling out extra dough this year, with a typical meal costing 13 percent more
ENVIRONMENT: “Green” reusable bags carry germs along with groceries
"Cleanliness is no excuse for not using disposable bags. Simply throw your bags in with your clothes." Reusable grocery bags may be good for the environment, but they could




























