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The federal government intertwines with Maryland businesses in many ways, which leaves many ways for Maryland businesses to feel the pinch when large pieces of D.C. machinery come to a sudden halt.

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As the country holds its breath and waits to see whether Congress can come to a budget compromise, local officials are trying to determine what the impact of a potential federal shutdown could be for Howard County.

Like many residents and employees in the Route 40 corridor who rely on federal business from APG, Drakeford thought the shutdown could take a toll on the local economy.

Republicans in the House of Representatives were set to approve a government funding bill Saturday that would delay the nation's health care law for one year — inching federal agencies closer to a shutdown analysts predict would have a significant economic impact in Maryland.

Markakis was awarded this year's annual Tim Wheatley Award, which was created in 2010 by the Baltimore Sun Media Group to honor a local athlete whose contributions off the field are as important as those on the field. Markakis was presented the award prior to Saturday's game.

Maryland lost about 21,000 jobs as a result of the automatic federal spending cuts known as the sequester, state officials say, and they expect another 4,000 federal positions will evaporate over the next two years.

Recognition of the many volunteers within the Maryland City community, the need to thank them and the need for residents to volunteer as well.

More than 60 people, including a number of veterans attended a flag raising ceremony outside the Carroll County Government offices to commemerate national POW/MIA recognition day.

Ellicott City was named one of the top 10 cities in Maryland for young families by NerdWallet.com

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Col. Brian Foley has taken command of Fort Meade at a challenging time for the U.S. military.

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Matthew Green, the Johns Hopkins cryptography professor who was ordered to remove from university servers a blog post about the National Security Agency's covert surveillance efforts, has concluded that it was all a "big misunderstanding."

Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman is holding a series of public meetings on the county's new stormwater fee; meanwhile, the County Council is considering exempting all nonprofit organizations from paying the fee.

The deadly shooting at one of the region's largest military facilities reopened a debate Monday about whether U.S. officials have done enough to secure the nation's massive portfolio of domestic bases.

Commanders at area military installations are increasing security while police search for a shooter or shooters at the Washington Navy Yard.

Fifty years ago, parishioners at Community United Methodist Church in Maryland City were worshiping in the basement of a home on Old Line Avenue. A lot's changed since then.

Chesapeake Ecology Center is holding its annual celebration and native plant sale fundraiser Sept. 21, in Annapolis. Meet Anne Arundel County Executive Laura Neuman Oct. 2 at Meade High School. Russett's Breakfast with Santa will be held Dec. 7 and 8.

An ice cream truck and good food from the bride's father's restaurant were some of the original twists at this Baltimore Museum of Industry reception. Wedded: Jade Eaves and Christopher McArdle

Grizell T. Parsons, a retired civilian employee of the Army Intelligence Command and a neighborhood activist, died Sept. 4 of a cerebral hemorrhage at her West Baltimore home. She was 88.

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In the Laurel Leader's monthly History Matters column, a day in 1962 is remembered when the city welcomed home resident Lawrence R. Bailey, an Army major serving as the assistant Army attache in Vientiane who was shot down and held prisoner in Laos for 17 months.

Gov. Martin O'Malley will announce $1.5 billion in new Baltimore-area transportation investments on Wednesday, outlining for the first time how recent gas tax increases will be reflected in local infrastructure and mass transit improvements.

Brock Bridge Elementary School has new school hours. Students may now enter the building at 8:40 a.m. (8:35 a.m. if you get breakfast at school) and dismissal time changed to 3:25 p.m.

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Harford County Chamber of Commerce announced today that Pamela J. Klahr, CCE, has been named president and CEO. She begins her new position September 9.

Anne Arundel County Public Schools officials said this week that ground was expected to be broken on a new contract school off Brock Bridge Road in Laurel.

The Harford County Chamber of Commerce announced Wednesday that Pamela J. Klahr has been named president and CEO.

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Army Col. Edward C. Rothstein, who recently finished a tour as commander of Fort George G. Meade, will be the new president and CEO of the Anne Arundel Economic Development Corp., County Executive Laura Neuman announced Monday.

Anne Arundel County Police said an argument at Laurel Park led an employee to attempt to attack a second employee with a pitch fork early Monday morning.

As the wife of an U.S. Army Reserve Lieutenant Colonel, Cheri Fish says she and her family have changed residences 10 times in 10 years, and she knows another move is in store when her husband says, "We need to talk."

Earlier this year Whitney Wiggins, who grew up in Laurel, was named to the roster of the dance team for the Brooklyn Nets, a member of the National Basketball Association.

Much of Maryland's cybersecurity sector revolves around the federal government. But some groups and firms are trying to push the state's cybersecurity boundaries to grab more of the commercial market at a time of tighter federal budgets.

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Speaking for the first time in his court-martial, Pfc. Bradley E. Manning apologized that his decision to leak thousands of secret documents hurt the United States and told an Army judge Wednesday that he was "dealing with a lot of issues" at the time.

Pfc. Bradley E. Manning's attorney focused on the former Army analyst's mental health and whether his superiors adequately probed his fitness to serve as the defense opened its case in the sentencing portion of his trial Monday.

Maureen McMahon, Anne Arundel schools assistant superintendent for advanced studies and programs, talks about STEM subjects with a passion akin to those who run music or theater departments.

The pilot involved in a fatal northeastern Pennsylvania helicopter crash that killed five people, including three Marylanders, didn't follow federal regulations when planning and making the flight, the National Transportation Safety Board said in a preliminary report.

Col. Brian P. Foley assumed command of Fort Meade during a ceremony Thursday morning.