(Annapolis, MD) — Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley says he plans to sign the just passed same-sex marriage bill into law on Thursday. That’s when Maryland will officially join seven other states and the District of Columbia in having such a law on the books. Meanwhile, opponents of the legislation are already organizing efforts to put […]
(Annapolis, MD) — A bill legalizing same-sex marriages in Maryland is on its way to Governor Martin O’Malley’s desk after being approved yesterday in the state Senate. The vote was 25-22. The governor has promised to sign the bill into law. However,opponents are already organizing a petition drive which would put the issue on the […]
(Baltimore, MD) — Marylanders are paying more than the national average for a gallon of gas. Drivers are frustrated with the sudden rise with gas prices going up 20 cents in the past month. On top of gas prices rising quickly, Governor Martin O’Malley is proposing adding a six-percent sales tax on gas. He says […]
Burger King is now testing a new delivery service at 10 locations in the Maryland and Virginia area with hopes of going national if it catches on. Go HERE to see if you can try it first.
BALTIMORE — A political aide to former Maryland Gov. Robert Ehrlich was convicted Tuesday of conspiring to use election-day robocalls in an effort to suppress black voter turnout during the 2010 gubernatorial election. Paul Schurick was found guilty of all four counts he faced, including conspiracy to influence or attempt to influence a voter’s decision […]
Officials are investigating possible explosions at the Maryland Department of Transportation’s headquarters in Hanover and a state government building in Annapolis. Firefighters and hazmat crews were sent to the MDOT building in the 7200 block of Corporate Center in Hanover shortly before 1 p.m. Thursday. A source has told 11 News that two packages exploded, […]
(TBD) Maryland’s cell phone use while driving just became a bit stricter Friday. The state’s new law banning handheld cell phone use while driving takes effect October 1. However, the law is a secondary offense meaning you can get a ticket only if you’ve been pulled over for another offense. The fine for a first […]
VIA WTOP: In six months, new cell phone rules will be in effect on the roads and everyone driving through Maryland should know them. You can use your hands to turn your cell phone on, to answer and hang up calls and to turn the power off. Outside of those activities you’re not allowed to […]
VIA THE WASHINGTON POST: The Department of Health and Mental Hygiene says it reported the death of an adult from the Baltimore area to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday. The death occurred within the last week. Before that, the state hadn’t seen a swine flu death since February. On Thursday, the […]
VIA THE WASHINGTON POST: Maryland Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler (D) said Wednesday that effective immediately, and until challenged in court, the state recognizes same-sex marriages performed elsewhere and that Maryland agencies should begin affording out-of-state gay couples all the rights they have been awarded in other places. “State agencies in Maryland will recognize out-of-state […]
