Should Teachers Be Legally Allowed To Spank Your Child?
A Kansas lawmaker is proposing a bill that would allow parents to give permission to caregivers and teachers to spank children hard enough to leave marks.
View ArticlePilot Flies Around the Country Saving Condemned Dogs
Zach Bryson spends his free time hopping around the country to transport condemned canines to rescue groups in style.
View ArticleGubernatorial Candidate Craig Wants to Eliminate Maryland's Personal Income Tax
'People will be voting for a pay raise for themselves.' —Harford County Executive David Craig, on voting for him as governor
View ArticleOfficials Boost Maryland Cybersecurity Center
The National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence, which aims to create solutions to cybersecurity issues for corporations and consumers, is expanding in Maryland.
View ArticleYeardley Love's Family Hopes 'One Love Day' Will End Dating Violence
Yeardley Love, a University of Virginia lacrosse player, was killed in 2010 by her ex-boyfriend. Now, her family is working to make the date of her death a national event to raise awareness about...
View ArticleTrending: Ex-Congressman Who Sexually Assaulted Teenager Busted in Zimbabwe...
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View ArticleEnding Domestic Violence, No More State Income Tax, Cybersecurity Means Jobs:...
A firefighter battles third-degree burns, Marylanders want increased minimum wage, a man is charged with killing his 3-year-old, and other statewide news.
View ArticleNominations Sought to Honor Marylanders Improving Communities
Do you know of someone who has helped society's most vulnerable members or improved the lives of Maryland residents? Nominate them for the William Donald Schaefer Helping People Award.
View ArticleLatest Homes for Sale Nearby, Feb. 19
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View ArticleBaltimore County Council Votes to Ban Smoking at Parks
A bill that passed unanimously Tuesday restricts smoking at parks, playgrounds and other county-owned areas.
View ArticleCooking at Home: Kid-Friendly Sushi
Avoid the cries of "ew" with these easy recipes for kids.
View ArticleSun Poll: Maryland Democrats Prefer Hillary Over O'Malley
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley trails former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Vice President Joe Biden in a poll of state Democrats that gauged their interest in 2016 presidential candidates.
View ArticleDispute Over Confederate Flag Rises Again in the South
A new Georgia license plate features the Confederate battle flag. "To display this is reprehensible," says one civil rights leader.
View ArticleChildren Kept on Boat Under 'Atrocious' Conditions; Parents Charged
The parents, an adult son and two minor sons, plus two dogs, were living in the nine-by-ten foot space with human waste in bags and bottles.
View ArticleDo the Hot Pockets I Just Fed My Kids Have Diseased Meat In Them?
Hot Pockets Philly Steak & Cheese sandwiches might be connected with a USDA recall of 8.7 million pounds of beef.
View ArticleAmber Alert for Abducted 5-Year-Old Girl (UPDATED WITH GIRL FOUND)
Child may be with her aunt in a burgundy 2001 Mercedes with Maryland tags 8AFZ03, according to law enforcement.
View ArticleTrending: Mother of California Murder Victim Dies Same Day as Murder Trial...
The family of Shirley Faelz Orosco says she died on the day her daughter's accused murderer was scheduled to go to trial. The trial is now set to begin in September.
View ArticleMaryland Legislators Seek Speed Camera Reform
Those responsible for maintaining cameras may be fined for inaccuracies.
View ArticleTrending: Family Says Georgia Teen Killed by Police Officer Was Holding Wii...
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