Opponents of same-sex marriage in Maryland are planning on turning in just shy of 40,000 signatures today, moving them closer to the 55,736 signatures need to put marriage equality on the November ballot.
Same-Sex Marriage Opponents in Maryland to Turn In Batch of Signatures for Referendum
Bishop Harry Jackson Accuses Obama of Having Been Paid to Support Same-Sex Marriage
Maryland religious leader and onetime D.C. resident Bishop Harry Jackson is still waging a battle against marriage equality, and yesterday he accused President Obama of having been paid to come out and say that he supported same-sex marriage.
Support for Same-Sex Marriage Takes Lead in Maryland
It looks like President Obama's historic announcement that he supports same-sex marriage has had an impact in a key state that may vote on the issue in November—Maryland.
D.C. Has the Worst Drivers, According to Suburban Jerks
A survey by WTOP says that of all the drivers filling the region's highways and roadways, the motorists in the District are the worst. In the poll, drivers from Maryland and Virginia ganged up to bash their D.C. neighbors.
Maryland Men's Lacrosse Advances to Final Four, Again
For the second consecutive year, the Maryland Terrapins men's lacrosse team is going to the NCAA Final Four. The Terps, who are the only remaining unseeded team in the tournament, knocked off No. 2 seed and fellow state rival Johns Hopkins 11-5 last Saturday in Annapolis.
KILLALL Might Not Make It on That Personalized License Plate in Maryland, But MDSUX Will
People with personalized license plates really want to express themselves, but there's a limit to how far that expression can go.
Court Rules That Maryland Must Grant Divorces to Same-Sex Couples
Maryland may not yet allow same-sex marriage, but it has to grant divorces to same-sex couples.
D.C.: Second-Best City for Tech Jobs
According to Forbes, the Washington Metro region is second only to the other Washington (Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue) on the magazine's rankings of the cities that are best for tech jobs.
Obama's Support for Marriage Equality Could Upend Virginia and Maryland Politics
President Obama's newfound support for same-sex marriage has the potential to make significant impacts in elections this year in Maryland and Virginia.
D.C., Maryland Officials Congratulate Obama on Same-Sex Marriage Evolution
Mayor Vince Gray, two D.C. councilmembers and Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley were among the officials that congratulated President Barack Obama for openly expressing his support for same-sex marriage yesterday.
Frederick, Maryland Prepares for G8 Summit at Camp David, Fears Protests and Riots
Washington might be able to handle international summits without blinking an eye, but it's not something that officials in Frederick, Maryland are used to. They'll have to learn quickly—Frederick is the closest city to the upcoming G8 Summit at Camp David.
Animal Rights Groups Want Maryland Pit Bull Ruling Scrapped
Animal rights groups in Maryland are not happy with a ruling that deems pit bulls to be "inherently dangerous."
Maryland Court Finds Pit Bulls to be 'Inherently Dangerous'
A Maryland court ruled late last week that pit bulls are "inherently dangerous" and that an owner and even their landlord could be held liable for any attacks for the mere fact that the dogs are pit bulls.
Maryland Gets Closer to Joining Capital Bikeshare
If you look at a Capital Bikeshare station map, you'll quickly notice that there are no stations in Maryland. None. That could soon change, expanding the scope of the popular bike-sharing program beyond the District and Arlington County.
The Chesapeake Bay Has a Big Case of Crabs
This year's haul of blue crabs from the Chesapeake Bay is set to be the best in two decades, according to a joint press release from Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley.
Your Wall, Your Business: Maryland Passes Bill Banning Employers from Asking for Social Media Passwords
Like: The Maryland General Assembly passed a law forbidding employers from asking employees and job applicants for passwords to social media sites like Facebook and Twitter.
Real Maryland Lottery Winners Step Forward, and They're Not Annoying Fameballs
Our long regional nightmare about that winning ticket for a share of a $656 million Mega Millions jackpot is finally over. The real winners came forward, and Mirlande Wilson is not one of them.
Maryland Residents Could Vote on Immigration, Same-Sex Marriage and Gambling in November
If all goes to plan, Maryland residents could well have quite the November ballot in front of them. A number of controversial measures in the Old Line State are either on the ballot or making their way there, including illegal immigration, same-sex marriage and gambling.
Off-Duty Montgomery County Police Officer Kills Self After DUI Stop
An off-duty Montgomery County Police Department officer died early Monday morning when shot himself following a traffic stop in which he was suspected of driving under the influence, Maryland State Police say.
Maryland High Court Weighing Same-Sex Divorce
Same-sex marriage doesn't take effect in Maryland until next year, but a case today in the state's top court is considering whether the state should grant a divorce to a same-sex couple married in California.
Wine, Win: Maryland Close to Passing Corkage Bill
Patrons at Maryland restaurants that hold liquor licenses may soon be able to bring their own private wine reserves, with the state's General Assembly set to pass a corkage law as soon as today.
Now the Baltimore Mega Millions 'Winner' Can't Find Her Ticket
Mirlande Wilson, the Baltimore woman who claims she purchased one of three winning tickets in last week's $656 million Mega Millions drawing, now says she can't even find the lucky slip of paper.
O'Malley Wants to Study 'Economic Feasibility' of Building Stadium for D.C. United in Baltimore
Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley wants his state to pay for a study that would determine the economic feasibility of building a stadium for D.C. United in the heart of Baltimore, but legislators rebuffed it.
Nats Drawing More Fans from NoVa Than From D.C., Maryland
More Virginians go to Nats games than do residents from D.C. and Maryland. Is there a good reason why?
Batman's Name is Lenny
Montgomery County police did the unthinkable last week: They pulled over Batman for driving without properly fastened license plates. Today, we learned his real name: It's Lenny.
Lady Terps Advance to Elite Eight, Face No. 1 Seed Notre Dame Tonight
Under head coach Brenda Frese, the Terps have now won ten straight and have reached their fourth Elite Eight appearance. To get to the Final Four in Denver, however, Maryland must now face top-seeded Notre Dame.
Holy License Plate Violation! Batman Pulled Over For Driving Without Tags
Montgomery County police announced today that earlier in the week, an officer made one of the greatest traffic stops in the history of law enforcement: Batman was pulled over.
College Hoops Roundup: And Then There Were None (For Men, At Least)
It was a crazy weekend for college hoops fans, and our local teams got into the act—to some extent. While the men's teams' seasons may be over, at least our area women are still making a run. Here's our rundown of what happened for NCAA tournament teams Georgetown, Loyola, VCU, Virginia, Norfolk State, and Maryland.
Virginia and Maryland Are Ripe for Corruption, Study Says; But D.C. Is Unranked
Virginia really is for lovers—of unlimited campaign contributions and other practices that make the Old Dominion a honeypot of political corruption, according to a new report gauging the public integrity of the states.
Petition Drive to Put Same-Sex Marriage on Ballot in Maryland Kicks Off
It was expected, and yesterday it started—opponents of same-sex marriage in Maryland have kicked off their petition drive to collect the 55,736 signatures they need to put the issue on the November ballot, writes the Post.

