Top News: 'Suspicious' Man in Sykesville, a 22-Acre Dream Home and Carroll County Reacts to New Pope

'Suspicious Incident' Involving Man Approaching a Child Prompts Police to Ask for Community's Help

Sykesville police encourage residents to talk to their children about being approached by strangers.

Maryland Death Penalty Moves Closer To Repeal

The House of Delegates rejects 18 amendments to a Senate bill that abolishes capital punishment.

Poll: Majority of Marylanders Want Stricter Gun Laws

A survey by Goucher College finds support on issues from banning assault-style weapons and ammunition magazines holding more than 10 rounds to fingerprinting and prohibitions on owning weapons for persons who are involuntarily committed.

Dream Home Carroll County: 22-Acre Estate with Enclosed Heated Pool

This week’s featured piece of high-end real estate in Carroll County is 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom, 22-acre estate with a custom heated pool.

Carroll County Catholics 'Excited' for New Pope

Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio—to be named Francis—was elected as the new pope Wednesday, multiple media outlets report.

State's Attorney's Office to Decide if Officer in Taneytown Shooting Will Face Charges

The Maryland State police recently completed its investigation of the police-involved shooting in Taneytown in late December.

Carroll Teachers Receive International Awards of Excellence for Technology Education

Teachers from Liberty High School and Shiloh Middle School received national recognition.

A new poll released by Goucher College shows that Marylanders see negative effects on local and national economies but not always their own finances.

Maryland Considers Studying Later School Start Times

Carroll County school officials considered school start times during a transportation study conducted in 2010.