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Posted at 06:56 AM ET, 02/27/2012

A blogger’s water-hating dog gets a wash

By Michael S. Rosenwald

Andy the Barking Schnoodle visits a new do-it-yourself dog washing business started by a former missionary in Liberia. He even liked it.

By Michael S. Rosenwald | 06:56 AM ET, 02/27/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:03 AM ET, 02/24/2012

Film wrestles with gay marriage in black community

By Michael S. Rosenwald

A documentary commissioned by the National Black Justice Coalition follows four black couples in their quest to marry.

By Michael S. Rosenwald | 10:03 AM ET, 02/24/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:55 AM ET, 02/22/2012

Frederick County makes English its official language

By Michael S. Rosenwald

The move comes as the county has seen massive growth in Asians and Hispanics in the past decade.

By Michael S. Rosenwald | 10:55 AM ET, 02/22/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:54 AM ET, 02/21/2012

AT&T spends big to improve Md. service. Have you noticed?

By Michael S. Rosenwald

The company, often criticized for poor service, says it has spent more than $625 million to improve service in Maryland.

By Michael S. Rosenwald | 11:54 AM ET, 02/21/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 09:34 AM ET, 02/21/2012

Maryland’s ‘Top Chef’ turns focus to school breakfasts

By Michael S. Rosenwald

Frederick chef Bryan Voltaggio testifies in Annapolis to support governor’s budget increase for classroom breakfast program.

By Michael S. Rosenwald | 09:34 AM ET, 02/21/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:54 AM ET, 02/16/2012

What happened to the stink bugs?

By Michael S. Rosenwald

Scientists have noticed a big drop in stink bugs around the region, but it’s unclear whether our good luck will last.

By Michael S. Rosenwald | 10:54 AM ET, 02/16/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Environment, Maryland

Posted at 11:31 AM ET, 02/14/2012

Prince George’s clergy back wind power, call it a ‘moral issue’

By Michael S. Rosenwald

Some religious leaders say getting rid of coal burning plants in their communities would end “environmental racism.”

By Michael S. Rosenwald | 11:31 AM ET, 02/14/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 01:10 PM ET, 02/13/2012

‘Scrooge of Valentine’s Day’ backs down: Md. school can celebrate holiday again

By Michael S. Rosenwald

Walkersville Elementary officials reverse course after a valentines ban last year because of “inappropriate interactions between boys and girls in the classroom.”

By Michael S. Rosenwald | 01:10 PM ET, 02/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:43 AM ET, 02/13/2012

Md. lawmakers grapple with the stickiest matter of all — honey

By Michael S. Rosenwald

Facing competition from imported honey that isn’t actually honey, Maryland’s beekeepers are urging passage of a bill that would put a definition on real honey.

By Michael S. Rosenwald | 10:43 AM ET, 02/13/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 11:58 AM ET, 02/08/2012

Do Maryland judges need a raise?

By Michael S. Rosenwald

Their salaries haven’t budged since 2006. A 23 percent raise is being considered in Annapolis as the state faces a severe budget crunch.

By Michael S. Rosenwald | 11:58 AM ET, 02/08/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 10:04 AM ET, 02/07/2012

‘Top Chef’ star Bryan Voltaggio, celebrating Md. food, returns to TV

By Michael S. Rosenwald

The popular Frederick chef and owner of Volt is hosting a public television show celebrating regional cuisine. It premieres tonight.

By Michael S. Rosenwald | 10:04 AM ET, 02/07/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Posted at 04:56 PM ET, 02/03/2012

Military spouse of the year candidate is a couponer, entrepreneur

By Katherine Driessen

Kimberly Pepper-Hoctor left her lucrative job to ‘marry the military’ and now she’s a candidate for military spouse of the year.

By Katherine Driessen | 04:56 PM ET, 02/03/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: Military, Military spouses

Posted at 01:37 PM ET, 02/01/2012

Maryland students spill their secrets

By Michael S. Rosenwald

A University of Maryland student has built a Web site to let students share their darkest secrets anonymously. What are your college secrets?

By Michael S. Rosenwald | 01:37 PM ET, 02/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)
Tags: TerpSecret

Posted at 11:00 AM ET, 02/01/2012

Splendid news for vacationing Diet Coke addicts in Maryland

By Michael S. Rosenwald

Ocean City signs an exclusive deal to feature Coke products at town properties and events.

By Michael S. Rosenwald | 11:00 AM ET, 02/01/2012 | Permalink | Comments ( 0)

Rosenwald, Md.: February, 2012