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When running for governor, does Md. upbringing matter?

When running for governor, does Md. upbringing matter?

Douglas F. Gansler has been touting his roots in the state during an announcement tour.

Health fair slated for Saturday in Prince George’s

Prince George’s County Council member Patterson has scheduled a free health fair in Fort Washington.

Montgomery Co. mulls changes on backyard chickens

The county’s health chief worries that easing restrictions could lead to an increase in salmonella infections.

Pr. George’s bill requires sodium data on some menus

The Affordable Care Act requires calorie counts, but one county lawmaker wants more.

Gansler, Mizeur will get to make case to AFL-CIO

The labor organization reversed course and changed its endorsement process for Maryland governor.

Prince George’s to hold emergency preparedness seminar

Officials want county residents to be ready for all types of emergencies; session slated for Saturday.

Short-term pain in Pr. George’s from possible shutdown

Short-term pain in Pr. George’s from possible shutdown

Prince George’s official says county relies on federal government for jobs, funding but doubts long-term impact.

Shutdown could cost Maryland $5M a day in tax revenue

Shutdown could cost Maryland $5M a day in tax revenue

State budget officials say the furloughing of federal workers would undercut state tax collections.

Gansler to push Metro stop at National Harbor

Gansler to push Metro stop at National Harbor

The Democrat told a Prince George’s County crowd that he also wants a law school at Bowie State.

Evan Glass eyeing Montgomery Council race

Silver Spring activist Evan Glass looks at a run for Valerie Ervin’s seat on the Montgomery County Council.

Montgomery County still a ways from ‘walkable’

Pedestrian traffic fatalities in Montgomery County are ticking up after several years of decline.