citizens initiative and recall

A group of Annapolis residents is launching an effort to recall one of the city's aldermen after he floated the idea of stripping the mayor of some of his powers.

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker's recall victory not likely to mean much in November

The Wisconsin recall and the presidential campaign have become playgrounds for billionaires.

The failed recall of Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker tells us little about how the presidential election will unfold but much about the weakened state of organized labor.

While I have had many issues with the partisan nature of Ed Schultz's coverage from Wisconsin in the last year, I have to admit that Monday night the MSNBC host appeared to be providing an important public service to voters of that embattled state.

Some in Carroll County's town of New Windsor want a way to toss out elected officials they are unhappy with.

Walking school bus is one way to build healthy activity into Baltimore schoolchildren's daily routine

Following outbreak of listeria in cantaloupe from Colorado farm, those who grow and sell cantaloupes here say fruit is safe

Former Howard County farmland envisioned as site for innovative children's garden

I praise the cable channel and its host for going out to the Midwest and covering this bellwether political and economic vote today.

Critics of upcoming sales tax holiday see only its shortcomings and not the marketing "sizzle" that even the best retailers sometimes require

Carol Filipczak, a Columbia resident and Howard Count Conservancy Board of Trustee member, left the conservancy $165,000 in her will when she passed away May 26. The bequest will go to renovating the historic farmhouse on the conservancy property

Casa de Maryland, an immigration rights group, asked a court to toss out a successful petition effort Monday and reinstate a law that gives illegal immigrants discounted tuition at the state's colleges and universities.

Northern District police hold community picnic to introduce new commander

Don't let your feelings about New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's politics stop you from thinking dispassionhately about what he has to say about the perils of state-run public television systems like the one we have in Maryland.

Columbia residents disturbed by the halt in dredging of Lake Elkhorn meet to learn more about the lake's future.

Maryland doesn't currently require any kind of disclosure from outside groups seeking to influence elections, but legislation awaiting the governor's signature would put the state in the national vanguard for election transparency.