Maryland News
Obama gives Md.-made gifts to Netanyahu
Four works made by Montgomery County-based sculptor Zachary Oxman were presented to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his family.
Montgomery County to decide whether to bag the bag tax for some
Montgomery County residents have been paying an extra 5 cents for every bag they take home from stores since 2012. Now lawmakers will take a look at tweaking the law and perhaps creating exceptions.
Police in fatal chase won't face criminal charges
The Wicomico County State's Attorney says three Salisbury police officers involved in a car chase that ended with the death of a 15-year-old driver won't face criminal charges.
Md. Senate panel votes against minimum wage bill
Md. Senate committee votes against minimum wage increase measure
Man charged with stealing gun from hotel room
Ocean City Police have arrested a man they say stole an off-duty law enforcer's handgun from a hotel room.
Md. Marine among 7 killed in Nev. explosion
Md. Marine from military family among 7 killed in Nev. Explosion, mother says
WSSC had no warning before water main break
It may take months before Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission knows why a 60-inch water main burst. What it does know is the sensor that was supposed to alert the utility didn't.
Hospice company settles false claims allegations
Federal prosecutors say a hospice company in Arizona has agreed to pay $12 million to settle allegations that the company submitted Medicare claims for patients who did not have a terminal prognosis of six months or less.
Md. urges better licensing after hepatitis C case
Md. urges better licensing requirements, other changes in response to spread of hepatitis C
Gambling addiction: The dark side of March Madness
March Madness is an exciting time for sports fans. But for others, it can be an absolute nightmare.
New trial ordered in NC teen's slaying
Baltimore State's Attorney Gregg Bernstein says his office plans to retry Michael Johnson for the death of a North Carolina honor student who was missing for months before her body was found in a river.
Md. Senate passed $37B budget
The Maryland Senate voted 42-5 Wednesday to approve the state's roughly $37 billion budget.
Senate OKs ban on smoking in cars with young kids
The Maryland Senate has approved a ban on smoking in vehicles if a child under eight is a passenger.
Md. state senators credited with helping catch thief
A senator from Ocean City is being credited with the arrest of a man on theft charges.
Repairs being made after DC area water main break
Repairs are being made to a water main that broke in Chevy Chase and resulted in water use restrictions.
Funeral to be held in Md. for Seton Hill coach
A funeral for a pregnant Seton Hill University women's lacrosse coach who died in a bus crash in Pennsylvania will be in Baltimore.
Duncan to speak at Baltimore County school
Education secretary Arne Duncan to speak about gun control at Loch Raven High School
Answer Desk: What happens to water restriction violators?
Water restrictions remain in effect for 1.8 million Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission customers. But what happens to violators? The WTOP Answer Desk set out to find out.
Man likely to serve less than 2 weeks for death
Drunken driver likely to serve less than 2 weeks for fatality _ at victim's family's request
Police probe fatal stabbing in Cumberland, Md.
Cumberland, Md., man found fatally stabbed inside home



