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Posted at 11:11 AM ET, 12/29/2011

With the clock ticking, still no sign of the Powerball winner

By Michael S. Rosenwald

Who are you? Where are you? Lottery workers have your cash. Come get it.

By Michael S. Rosenwald | 11:11 AM ET, 12/29/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:08 AM ET, 12/27/2011

Wesley’s Restaurant sold the winning Powerball ticket, but to whom?

By Michael S. Rosenwald

The winner has not stepped forward yet, and grainy surveillance tapes offer few clues.

By Michael S. Rosenwald | 11:08 AM ET, 12/27/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:47 AM ET, 12/27/2011

Is this the best employer in Maryland?

By Michael S. Rosenwald

WeddingWire, a Bethesda company, has a new perk that’s almost unbelievable. Really.

By Michael S. Rosenwald | 10:47 AM ET, 12/27/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:41 AM ET, 12/23/2011

Police nab the wrong Hot Dog

By Michael S. Rosenwald

A robbery suspect, nicknamed Hot Dog, turned out to be the wrong Hot Dog.

By Michael S. Rosenwald | 11:41 AM ET, 12/23/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:45 AM ET, 12/22/2011

Maryland’s chicken poop: So powerful it can electrify a prison

By Michael S. Rosenwald

This is a win for our chickens, their poop, our farmers and taxpayers.

By Michael S. Rosenwald | 10:45 AM ET, 12/22/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:23 PM ET, 12/21/2011

No need to wait until 2014: Have some Mighty Mo sauce tonight!

By Michael S. Rosenwald

The legendary Hot Shoppe’s restaurant is returning to D.C., but we have the famous Mighty Mo sauce recipe right here.

By Michael S. Rosenwald | 12:23 PM ET, 12/21/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:43 AM ET, 12/21/2011

A toy man reflects: Woody Woodpecker, toy pianos and a man named Sam Walton

By Michael S. Rosenwald

Now 93 and living in a Silver Spring retirement community, Ralph Kaufman remembers a life in toys.

By Michael S. Rosenwald | 10:43 AM ET, 12/21/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 07:39 AM ET, 12/21/2011

The world outside of Rosenwald comma Maryland

By Michael S. Rosenwald

2011’s top posts from other — yes, other — Post bloggers covering the D.C. region.

By Michael S. Rosenwald | 07:39 AM ET, 12/21/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:22 AM ET, 12/19/2011

A faster way to get a speeding ticket in Maryland

By Michael S. Rosenwald

Frederick becomes the latest city to use the state’s new e-ticket system. Your time waiting for the officer to hand you a ticket speeds up every day.

By Michael S. Rosenwald | 09:22 AM ET, 12/19/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:18 PM ET, 12/16/2011

Some news about a gadget caper in Maryland

By Michael S. Rosenwald

A former Charles County public school employee admits to using federal grant money to support numerous gadget purchases

By Michael S. Rosenwald | 04:18 PM ET, 12/16/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 03:20 PM ET, 12/15/2011

School bus driver allegedly uses school bus as weapon

By Michael S. Rosenwald

Theresa P. Douglas, 40, allegedly rammed a trailer in the Accokeek school bus lot early Wednesday.

By Michael S. Rosenwald | 03:20 PM ET, 12/15/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:49 AM ET, 12/15/2011

Maryland’s chickens are plentiful but disrespected

By Michael S. Rosenwald

State Comptroller Peter Franchot is standing up for the fowls’ viital role in the state’s economy.

By Michael S. Rosenwald | 09:49 AM ET, 12/15/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:33 AM ET, 12/14/2011

Bill Marriott: The man I know

By Michael S. Rosenwald

After 39 years, he’s stepping down as CEO, but not without having left an imprint on a reporter who has covered him.

By Michael S. Rosenwald | 10:33 AM ET, 12/14/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:05 AM ET, 12/13/2011

Post Office to Christmas carolers: Please leave

By Michael S. Rosenwald

Here is a separation of church and state question to ponder 12 days before Christmas: Should carolers be allowed to belt tunes inside a post office?

By Michael S. Rosenwald | 10:05 AM ET, 12/13/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:31 PM ET, 12/08/2011

A movie about a crab shack and life

By Michael S. Rosenwald

Local director Jason Fraley’s film “Liberty Road” captures life in a small Maryland crab shack.

By Michael S. Rosenwald | 12:31 PM ET, 12/08/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:17 PM ET, 12/06/2011

Your reusable shopping bags are full of bacteria

By Michael S. Rosenwald

Researchers find that most resuable shopping bags aren’t washed and contain loads of gross bacteria.

By Michael S. Rosenwald | 12:17 PM ET, 12/06/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:10 AM ET, 12/05/2011

Fallout from Maryland’s hottest eatery: long lines, crushed competitor

By Michael S. Rosenwald

251 North, the hip, upscale University of Maryland dining hall, creates long lines and problems for other campus restaurants

By Michael S. Rosenwald | 09:10 AM ET, 12/05/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:31 AM ET, 12/01/2011

‘I didn’t believe it at first,’ state health officials says of millions unspent on the disabled

By Michael S. Rosenwald

The state is hiring new financial workers and taking other corrective steps.

By Michael S. Rosenwald | 11:31 AM ET, 12/01/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 12:29 PM ET, 11/30/2011

‘It’s Natalee Holloway deja vu,’ says John Walsh

By Michael S. Rosenwald

John Walsh is outraged that Gary Giordano has been released in Aruba.

By Michael S. Rosenwald | 12:29 PM ET, 11/30/2011 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Rosenwald, Md.: December, 2011