Maryland News
Proposed casino would create 'landmark' along the Beltway
Developers say a proposed casino and resort at National Harbor would create a striking new landmark along the Capital Beltway.
Woman, 77, killed by car at bus stop in Wheaton
A 77-year-old woman was struck by a car and killed in Wheaton, Md., Thursday afternoon as she waited at a bus stop.
Purple Line plan would narrow traffic on University Boulevard
The latest change in the plan for a light rail line across Montgomery and Prince George's counties would narrow University Boulevard from six lanes to four along part of the route in the Langley Park area.
Royals hit 3 HRs in 6-2 win over Orioles
Guthrie stymies former team to stay unbeaten and Royals hit 3 HRs in 6-2 win over Orioles
Orioles place RHP Gonzalez on DL, recall Burnett
Orioles place RHP Miguel Gonzalez on 15-day DL, recall reliever Burnett from Norfolk
Man struck, killed by CSX train
Man walking on tracks stuck, killed by CSX train in Harford County
Ravens get C Shipley from Colts for draft pick
Ravens get center A.Q. Shipley from Colts for conditional draft pick in 2014
Cousin of Baltimore mayor fatally shot in city
Cousin of Baltimore mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake shot to death in city
Few from DC have been deported under US program
The Washington Times reports that immigrants are being deported from DC at a lower rate than most states and big cities.
2 more charged in Ocean City stabbing
Police have charged two more suspects in a stabbing at an Ocean City convenience store.
Idling Montgomery Co. drivers caught violating bus policy (Video)
A county bus depot in Silver Spring has been rattling nearby homes and emanating a perpetual rumbling sound, raising questions from residents about whether it is necessary.
18 indicted in Howard Co. racketeering case
18 alleged gang members indicted in Howard Co. racketeering case, 3 others face drug charges
MGM submits bid for National Harbor resort-casino
On a hill overlooking National Harbor, the future site of Tanger Outlets in the rear view, officials with MGM Resorts International and The Peterson Cos. formally launched on Thursday their bid to build a casino-resort in Prince George's County.
Md. GOP calls for expanded jail investigation
Md. GOP calls for expanded investigation into jails; O'Malley announces added security steps
Guilty plea for blogger who broadcast standoff
Guilty plea on gun charge for blogger who broadcast negotiations during police standoff
Mfume to lead Morgan State University board
Kweisi Mfume, former US Rep. and NAACP president, to lead Morgan State University board
Maryland to allow health exchange info requests
Maryland will make information related to its health benefit exchange available through public information requests.
Business Journal reporter to run for cancer as he battles it
Washington Business Journal reporter Tucker Echols is battling lymphoma and preparing to run a triathlon to raise money for three charities that are trying to cure cancer.
Sweetlife Festival grows from backyard concert to big attraction for music fans
In April 2010, a small Washington, D.C., restaurant chain staged a concert for 700 people in front of its Dupont Circle location. On Saturday, the same chain expects to stuff the mighty Merriweather Post Pavilion with 20,000 strong.
Area companies dominate list of top contractors, winning $104B in 2012
Nearly 20 percent of the top 200 federal contractors, based on prime contract dollars awarded in 2012, are in the D.C. area. They won $104.22 billion in work last year alone.



