Friday, July 25, 2008

Maryland

Why Wal-Mart Can Be Good for Small Business

Big-box retailers don't always mean the end for mom-and-pop firms. more >>

Maryland Foreclosure Trend Reverses

The state's filing rate falls by more than 60 percent in May. more >>

Kids Who Stay in School Stay Alive

In Baltimore, those who were shot or slain missed an average of 46 days per year. more >>

New Power Plants Loom, Even With Efficiency Gains

One suburb, against opposition, enacts a modest step toward cutting power consumption, but bolder measures are needed. more >>

Morning Buzz: Feb. 12, 2008

Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia are holding primaries today, but Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton appear to be increasingly focused on March 4, when Ohio and Texas, among other states, will vote. Obama is expected to win in all three of today's contests. more >>

Obama Energized From Weekend Sweep

Clinton and Obama wrap up campaigning for tomorrow's Potomac primary. more >>

Maryland Primary Facts and Figures

Compiled by the U.S.News & World Report library staff. more >>

A Dangerous Germ on Terrapin Turf

An antibiotic-resistant germ has crept onto the University of Maryland campus. more >>

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