Governor names Maryland death penalty commission 13 days ago - Former U.S. Attorney General Benjamin Civiletti will head a commission, which includes a first person released from the death row because of DNA evidence, to study the death penalty in Maryland, Gov. Martin O’Malley announced Thursday.
Maryland first for electronic medical record pilot 43 days ago - Maryland doctors got the first crack at a federal pilot program that reimburses physicians for ditching paper for electronic medical records.
‘Barky hours’ bring canines, owners and cocktails together 61 days ago - In Annapolis, happy hour is for the dogs. Loews Annapolis Hotels and Paws Pet Boutique in Annapolis have teamed up to host Canines and Cocktails for a Cause, a series of happy hour fundraisers to benefit local animal shelters.
Alcopops to remain sold like beer 63 days ago - Alcopops — the fruity 6 percent alcohol drinks — will continue to be taxed as beer and available for sale in many convenience stores in Maryland as Gov. Martin O’Malley let a bill defining them as beer go into law without his signature.