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Four ‘persistent’ causes of death were speeding and aggressive driving, drug and alcohol impairment, distracted driving and failure to use seat belts.

Maryland is offering reimbursements to thousands of residents who have recently fallen victim to Electronic Benefits Transfer fraud.

By John Domen A few years ago, the New Carrollton Metro Station was surrounded by nothing but parking lots, adjacent to more parking lots….

The opioid epidemic in Maryland has entered a new and uncertain phase.

A former chief justice of the United States behind an infamous proslavery ruling has lost his place of honor in the U.S. Capitol.

County Executive Calvin Ball put much of the blame on inflation.

A bill would give “courtwatchers” — such as singer Fiona Apple, who keeps up with Prince George’s County courts — continued virtual access to public court proceedings

Leaders in Rockville are considering the idea of lowering the voting age for local elections from 18 to 16 years old. It would follow in…

Conowingo Dam

For now, Conowingo Dam will be required to operate on an annual license, instead of one that runs for 50 years.