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‘We can’t make do anymore': Baltimore-area school districts rebel against decade of tight budgets

Some Maryland school systems, including several in the Baltimore area, are asking for big increases in school funding for next year.

Amid tears, bowed heads, Maryland House of Delegates approves legalizing medically assisted suicide

The Maryland House of Delegates has approved a bill that would allow terminally ill adults to obtain prescription drugs to end their lives. The vote was 74-66, three votes more than the 71 votes required for passage. A companion bill is pending in the state Senate.

Howard schools name top principal, teachers of 2019

The Howard County school system announced its 2019 principal and teachers of the year Thursday afternoon.

Long Reach girls basketball shakes off slow start, rallies past Reservoir in 3A East semis

After falling behind by double digits in first quarter, Long Reach girls basketball regroups behind hot outside shooting to earn a 65-52 victory over Reservoir in the 3A East region semifinals on Thursday.

Last-second putback sends Oakland Mills boys basketball to regional championship

Ke'von Simpson converted off an offensive rebound at the end of the first overtime to give the Scorpions' a 61-59 victory over River Hill in the 2A South, Section I final on Wednesday.

Maryland Department of Transportation considers transforming MARC station in Elkridge

The Maryland Department of Transportation is considering transforming the property adjacent to the MARC Dorsey station in Elkridge into a mixed-use, transit-oriented development.

Democrats flex power by taking aim at money in politics in comprehensive bill from Maryland Rep. Sarbanes

Flexing their new majority, Democrats are moving to push through the House a comprehensive elections and ethics reform package they say will reduce the role of big money in politics, ensure fair elections and restore ethics and integrity to Washington.

Columbia Association president says failed court case is not sole reason it's probing changing its legal status

The president of the Columbia Association on Wednesday acknowledged that a failed bankruptcy case played a role in the corporation’s decision to probe changing their legal status.