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Gun-rights advocates challenges state handgun restrictions in suit

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 02:07:00 PST

Maryland places too great a burden on residents who seek permits to carry handguns, gun-rights advocates claim in a lawsuit that builds on recent Supreme Court decisions affirming the Second Amendment right to bear arms.

A close brush with violence

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:07:00 PST

Rawlings-Blake's family touched by city's crime

The front door banged open and Stephanie Rawlings-Blake heard her brother scream: "Call the police!"

In apparent reversal, O'Malley praises Patricia Jessamy

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:07:00 PST

Sparring had dominated relations; now governor may need help

She won the appointment to Baltimore state's attorney that he wanted in 1995. Later, as mayor, he famously called for her to "get off her ass" and prosecute a case. She said he was "hoodwinking" the public into thinking his crime-fighting strategies were effective.

Pro-union bill goes up for debate

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 10:07:00 PST

Proponents say it would increase construction jobs in city

Small-business owners and labor leaders packed the auditorium at Dunbar High School on Thursday to debate a bill that would require local officials to give hiring preference to union employees on city contracts.

Maryland Politics: O'Malley back in Baltimore, 'capital for day'

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 08:07:00 PST

Howard County Council approves deal to preserve most of Doughoregan

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:07:00 PST

Controversial plan allows 325 new homes on part of historic estate

A plan to cluster development in one corner of historic Doughoregan Manor while preserving the rest of the once-vast Colonial estate received final, unanimous approval from the Howard County Council late Thursday.

DNC gives $100,000 to Maryland Democratic Party

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 06:07:00 PST

The cash transfer appears to be part of a national Democratic effort to funnel $50 million into states with competitive races.

ACLU seeks info about FBI racial, ethnic data collection

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 07:07:00 PST

Group says wording in agency guide opens door for racial, religious profiling

Group says wording in agency guide opens door for racial, religious profiling

O'Malley on stabbing: Judges must protect us from killers

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 05:07:00 PST

New Academy head to step in Aug. 3

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 04:07:00 PST

Miller is replacing Fowler, who is leaving because of financial irregularities at the academy

A change of command at the U.S. Naval Academy is scheduled for next week. Vice Adm. Michael Miller will replace Vice Admiral Jeffrey Fowler, above. A recent investigation into financial irregularities at the academy involving an off-the-books slush fund was a factor in Fowler's exit, the Navy said, even though he did not gain from the incident.