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No. 25 Maryland breezes past New Hampshire, 82-55

Landon Milbourne scored a career-high 24 points, and No. 25 Maryland cruised past New Hampshire 82-55 Friday night in the Terrapins' final tuneup for the Maui Invitational. Complete Story...

Md. gov announces biopharmaceutical firm's growth

Maryland's governor says a biopharmaceutical company is building a bioprocessing center in east Baltimore.

Md. regulators approve Garret County wind farm

The Maryland Public Service Commission has approved an application to build a 50-megawatt wind energy farm atop Backbone Mountain near Oakland in Garrett County.

Maryland board approves more budget cuts

A state panel has approved more than $361 million in spending reductions and reversions recommended by Gov. Martin O'Malley's administration to help meet Maryland's budget shortfall.

No. 25 Maryland breezes past Fairfield 71-42

Eric Hayes scored 14 points, and No. 25 Maryland celebrated its return to the AP poll with a 71-42 victory over Fairfield on Tuesday night.

Maryland woman sentenced in mortgage fraud

Federal prosecutors say a woman has been sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for her role in a mortgage fraud scheme.

Taylor leads No. 20 Va. Tech over Maryland 36-9

Tyrod Taylor threw for 268 yards and a career-high three touchdowns, and No. 20 Virginia Tech built an early 24-point lead before coasting to a 36-9 victory over Maryland on Saturday.

Md. authorities charge 5 people with plastic theft

Authorities in Prince George's County have charged five people in the large-scale theft of plastic pallets and delivery containers.

Md., Del., Va., in offshore wind power partnership

Maryland, Delaware and Virginia are joining forces to promote the offshore wind power.

Wilson leads NC State past Terps, 38-31

Russell Wilson threw three touchdowns and ran for another, and North Carolina State snapped a four-game losing streak by holding off Maryland 38-31 on Saturday in a matchup of the ACC Atlantic Division's worst teams.

Friedgen: Turner injures MCL in NC State loss

Maryland coach Ralph Friedgen says quarterback Chris Turner injured a ligament in his left knee Saturday in the loss at North Carolina State.

Md. gov to create commission on small business

Gov. Martin O'Malley says he plans to create Maryland's first commission on small business.

Md. man sentenced to prison for mortgage fraud

An Oxon Hill man has been sentenced to more than three years in prison for a mortgage fraud tied to 25 properties in Maryland, D.C. and Virginia worth millions of dollars.

Estimate: Direct stimulus jobs in Md. total 4,464

An estimated 4,464 jobs in Maryland are being supported directly by federal economic recovery money so far, and greater benefits from the plan should turn up in the next reporting period, Gov. Martin O'Malley's senior adviser said Thursday.

Md. gov mulling foreclosure mediation legislation

Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley says he's looking into legislation to require some effort at mediation "before the machinery of foreclosure and eviction starts up."

Md. utility awarded $200M federal smart grid grant

Baltimore Gas and Electric hopes to roll out new smart meters over the next three years that can save customers money and ease strains on the power system.

Duke holds off Maryland 17-13

Thaddeus Lewis threw for 371 yards and two touchdowns and Duke held off Maryland 17-13 on Saturday.

Md. panel OKs slot machine license for Cecil Co.

A state commission approved a license Wednesday for 1,500 slot machines in Cecil County — the second license awarded so far — and the panel also urged local officials in Anne Arundel County to resolve zoning issues on another site by December.

Md. gov asks superintendents to scour for savings

With an ominous budget challenge looming again, Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley called on school superintendents Tuesday to work together in hunting for ways to save money.

Virginia beats error-prone Maryland 20-9

Virginia defensive end Nate Collins scored on a 32-yard interception return to help the Cavaliers beat Maryland 20-9 in a cold, steady rain on Saturday.

Skinner leads Wake Forest past Maryland 42-32

Riley Skinner threw for 360 yards and a career-high four touchdowns Saturday, shattering the Wake Forest record for yards passing in a career in a 42-32 victory over Maryland.

Officials drop charges against Terps' Williams

Connecticut prosecutors have dropped assault and breach of peace charges against Maryland basketball player Jordan Williams and four other teenagers.

Maryland holds off Clemson for 24-21 win

Chris Turner passed for two touchdowns and Maryland overcame two late missed field goals by Clemson in a 24-21 win on Saturday.

Rutgers beats error-prone Maryland 34-13

George Johnson recovered a Maryland fumble in the end zone to give Rutgers the lead, and the Scarlet Knights also scored on an interception return Saturday in a 34-13 victory over the bumbling Terrapins.

Murder-suicide confirmed in Md. family's deaths

A home-improvement worker and school janitor who apparently was struggling to survive the recession killed his sleeping wife and two children before turning the 12-gauge shotgun on himself, Maryland State Police said Saturday.

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Enrollment jumps 5.2% at state's colleges, universities
Source: The Baltimore Sun

Enrollment at Maryland colleges and universities increased by a record 5.2 percent this fall, wiping away concerns that the recession might keep students from pursuing higher education, according to a report released Wednesday by the Maryland Higher Education Commission.

Robert McCartney: Prince George's, Md., sheriff takes scary position on misguided raid - washingtonpost.com
Source: The Washington Post

Since the day his officers gunned down two pet Labrador dogs and handcuffed two innocent people for hours in a drug raid in 2008 at the home of the mayor of Berwyn Heights, Prince George's County Sheriff Michael Jackson has clung to what seems like a preposterous notion that his  …

Study: 40% of U.S. May Be Obese by 2018
Source: CBS News

(CBS) If current obesity trends continue, more than 40 percent of adults in the United states will be obese and spending on the epidemic will quadruple to $344 billion by 2018, according to a new study released Tuesday.

Prince George's County Residents to Reap the Benefits of Job Training Partnership with Microsoft
Source: PRWeb

The State of Maryland has joined forces with Microsoft Corporation in an innovative, public-private partnership to provide free technology training to displaced workers.

Former police chief of Pr. George's town indicted on stolen handgun charges - washingtonpost.com
Source: The Washington Post

The former police chief of the Prince George's County town of Morningside was indicted Tuesday on charges related to selling a stolen handgun, authorities said.

Some Prince George's cab drivers strike - washingtonpost.com
Source: The Washington Post

Antonio Coats usually has no problem finding a taxi as he leaves the New Carrollton Metro station. So when the 21-year-old barber came out of the station early Tuesday, he was surprised that not a single cab was available.

Leaf Program Kicked to the Curb | NBC Washington
Source: nbcwashington.com

The Prince George's County Department of Public Works and Transportation has ended its 25-year-old leaf pickup program in an effort to shave $2 million from next year's budget.

Nearly 2,000 jobs could come from Prince George's incubator, study says
Source: gazette.net

Move over Montgomery County and look out Baltimore, Prince George's County has plans to boost its own bioscience industry.

Board seeks to 'minimize' potential $27M penalty
Source: gazette.net

The Prince George's County school board is expected to discuss today the impact of a potential $26.8 million penalty the county may suffer for its handling of state-mandated school funding requirements.

Washington Informer - Prince George's County Called "Economic Engine"
Source: washingtoninformer.com

Prince George's County was awarded the annual "Economic Engine" award by the Maryland Office of Tourism Development's for outstanding jobs creation, positive economic impact to the region and the State, and exemplary contributions to Maryland's tourism industry.

Pr. George's council backs developer's efforts to lure federal offices - washingtonpost.com
Source: The Washington Post

The Prince George's County Council approved legislation Tuesday that helps a developer in his attempt to lure federal offices to the county.

Officials: Transportation cuts will be noticeable
Source: gazette.net

Do not expect much in new roads or maintenance in the fiscal 2011 budget, state transportation officials told a group of Prince George's County leaders.

Washington Informer - A New Approach to Solving Issues
Source: washingtoninformer.com

Several hundred business, political and health care and education leaders spent a Saturday morning and afternoon working on solving problems in Prince George's County and the state of Maryland. The Maryland Black Issues Conference, held on Sat., Nov.

Foreclosure filings jump in Prince George's County | Washington Examiner
Source: washingtonexaminer.com

Prince George's County saw more than 2,000 foreclosure filings last month, and the Maryland suburb accounted for nearly one-third of the total in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.

Prince George's Police Hold Youth Anti-Crime Event - wjz.com
Source: wjz.com

Prince George's County Police are holding what they're calling a "Youth Explosion." The first inaugural event is scheduled for Saturday.

Toys For Tots gets on the road with PG police and US Marines
Source: Examiner

Today the United States Marines gave members of the Prince George's Police Department and other community partners a hand putting together 300 bicycles for this year's Toys For Tots holiday mission. Huffy donated 1,000 bicycles to the Washington, D.C.

County notes: County residents could win a prize for proper recycling
Source: gazette.net

Prince George's County residents who take time to neatly sort their recycling could earn a prize from recycling employees this month.

The Diamondback - Not flyer than the best of 'em
Source: The Diamondback

The Shutter-Shaded one, with one hit after another, broke down the barriers between club songs and conscious rap. Now Wale is attempting to express his own turbulent sense of self while still making listeners hit the dance floor.

Beltway sniper's execution nears -- baltimoresun.com
Source: The Baltimore Sun

Attorney General John Ashcroft had a choice: He could send them to be tried in Maryland, where most of the murders took place but where the death penalty was on hold because of the specter of racial unfairness.

In 2050, the region will be a web, but how strong? - Greater Greater Washington
Source: greatergreaterwashington.org

Regional leaders have released their Greater Washington 2050 report, "Region Forward," a vision for the Washington region 40 years from now.

New Mixed-use Development Coming to Prince George's County | NewsChannel 8
Source: news8.net

In about a year, Prince George's County will welcome its newest mixed-used development.

12 charged after library books worth $87K stolen
Source: Google

Authorities threw the book at 12 people Tuesday, accusing them of checking out pricey textbooks from a public library system outside Washington to sell for quick cash.

Pave Bass Liquors, and put up a parking lot
Source: gazette.net

Plans to open a commuter parking lot in Mount Rainier within the next six months are rekindling concerns that the vacant parcel, now fenced-off, could attract crime.

Grass-roots group urges help for homeless vets
Source: gazette.net

Ginger Miller pauses and tries to hold back tears when asked about what it was like being a homeless military veteran.

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