President Barack Obama on Wednesday nominated two attorneys to U.S. District Court judgeships in Maryland.

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The Baltimore City Public Schools system was selected as one of 100 school districts across the country to participate in a White House-led safety initiative, and school officials said they’re excited to be at the forefront of the effort.

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FREDERICK — Local governments in Maryland will spend more than $4.1 million to pay at least 50 employees who work either full or part time as public information officers, according to a survey by The Frederick News-Post. Salaries for spokespeople ...

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The Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue Services announced that it was awarded $544,060 through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant program.

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WASHINGTON — The nation’s capital has prepared for emergencies with sleek communication systems, intelligence fusion centers and chemical detection centers at train stations. But what showed during the 5.8-magnitude quake that shook much of the East Coast on Tuesday was ...

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