Selling a Maryland way of life
Area officials plan tours for potential new residents from New Jersey who could be moving here when defense jobs are transferred to Maryland bases.
Swimming's golden girl scores
Katie Hoff scored five gold medals at a Missouri competition that is envisioned as a possible prelude to the Summer Olympics.
Cut-rate bail common in state
People charged with crimes in Maryland can get out of jail by paying as little as 1 percent to a bondsman.
Mortgage industry criticized
Gov. Martin O'Malley joined in criticism of the poor help provided to consumers during foreclosure on the same day state regulators announced an investigation of a loan servicer.
Fire academy loses safety officer
The Baltimore Fire Department has removed the independent safety officer installed after a cadet died in a training accident. The agency said the duties were assigned to others at the academy.
Girl admits role in bus attack
A 14-year-old admitted in juvenile court that she took part in the attack on a woman and was ordered to perform community service and receive counseling.
Crime-fighting help for the capital
Annapolis will be getting state and federal help to help curtail the sudden spike in crime.
Hickey retains its superintendent
After an investigation, Maryland authorities have decided to keep the head of the Charles H. Hickey Jr. School, despite reports that he was forced from a similar post in Georgia.