Financial woes to close Howard sex assault counseling center

The Baltimore Sun - Fri Nov 27

A well-regarded Howard County nonprofit that is helping 88 clients deal with sexual assault and abuse has announced it will close Dec.

Pilot May Have Violated Airspace

WJLA-TV Arlington - Thu Nov 26

GAITHERSBURG, Md. - A pilot is being question by authorities at the Montgomery County Airpark after he possibly violated restricted airspace.

Couple achieve dream through surrogate parent

Jacksonsun.com Jackson news, community, entertainment, yellow pages and classifieds. Serving Jackson, TN - Thu Nov 26

It was their last chance for a baby with her eyes. His chin. Her nose. Mark and Michelle Whitlock's hope for a family rested with one microscopic embryo surgically tucked into the womb of a 26-year-old stranger from Clarksville who agreed to be their surrogate.

An unwanted portrait

Gazette.Net - Thu Nov 26

Families were a "negligible" part of the homeless population until the mid-1980s, when they began a steady increase and have recently spiked, says Ellen L. Bassuk, founder and president of the National Center on Family Homelessness.

Maryland gains in health ranking, but obesity becoming big problem

Gazette.Net - Thu Nov 26

Signs promoting healthier eating are posted on the doors of Chicken Out Rotisserie in Bethesda.

Council to give up scheduled pay increases

Gazette.Net - Wed Nov 25

Montgomery County Council members have unanimously agreed to give up their scheduled cost-of-living pay increase that would have taken effect in December.

Owner of dogs that attacked two men fined

Gazette.net - Wed Nov 25

A pit bull mix that attacked two Germantown men on Nov. 7 has been euthanized, said Capt.

Montgomery councilwoman lashes out over search of staff member's computer

Gazette.Net - Wed Nov 25

Montgomery County Councilwoman Duchy Trachtenberg of North Bethesda is criticizing County Attorney Leon Rodriguez, saying his office conducted an illegal search of her office's computers.

Body found in parked car in Bethesda

Gazette.Net - Tue Nov 24

Montgomery County police discovered a body in a parked car in Bethesda this morning in what was an apparent suicide.

Maryland slashes $362 million; 112 layoffs included

The Independent - Tue Nov 24

Cuts to Medicaid reimbursements, mental health services eligibility, aid to higher education and new vehicle purchases along with the elimination of 112 state jobs top the list of $362 million in reductions to the fiscal 2010 budget approved last week by the state Board of Public Works.