Maryland Tea Partiers Defeated, but not Deflated

WASHINGTON – Sarah Palin-backed Brian Murphy may have lost Maryland’s Republican gubernatorial primary, but the tea partiers who supported him can’t be counted out of the general election yet

Plans for Economy, Education Top Voters’ Wish Lists

ANNAPOLIS – Turnout was low, but those casting ballots this week in two gubernatorial battleground counties were sure of what they want to see between now and November’s general election

Environmental Group Sees Global Warming Behind Maryland’s Weather Woes

BALTIMORE – Violent weather is on the rise in Maryland, and global warming could lead to more extreme weather events in the future, according to a report released Wednesday by Environment Maryland

State Prepares in Unlikely Case Hurricane Earl Veers East

ANNAPOLIS – Even though Hurricane Earl is projected to stay east of the Maryland coast, state and local officials are preparing for possible extreme weather conditions, just in case

Orioles’ Slump Takes Steam Out of Light Rail

BALTIMORE – Light rail, which includes a stop at Camden Yards, is falling short of a weekday ridership goal set 16 years ago

Longtime Orioles Vendors Bemoan Sagging Sales With Slumping Team

BALTIMORE – A few fans stop at the tables filled with hats, shirts and small wooden bats

2010 Orioles Are No Lift to City’s Spirits

BALTIMORE – It’s a typical Thursday night at Camden Yards and the Orioles are on their way to a 5-0 loss to Minnesota

Challengers Hope Message, Not Money, Wins in Race Against Sarbanes

COLLEGE PARK – GOP challenger Jim Wilhelm does not believe money is the most important factor in the 3rd District congressional race

Fisher Fights — and Funds — to Make 1st District a Three-Man Race

COLLEGE PARK – It’s not that no one’s told Rob Fisher that Maryland’s 1st District congressional election is a two-man race

1st District Joins Rest of Country in Growing Amount of PAC Funding

COLLEGE PARK – After years of quiet, donations from political action committees are exploding in the current election cycle to candidates in Maryland’s 1st District congressional campaign