patching...
Breaking: Court Orders Recognition Of Out-Of-State Gay Marriages »
Welcome back, Patch Blogger!

Bryan P. Sears

Insider Politics
See More

Blog Posts

Politics

Update: County Saves $1.7 M From Retirements in Five More Departments

More than two dozen employees in the schools system, county Library, Housing, Planning and Social services take advantage of retirement incentive.

Politics

Del. Burns: Support Obama, Oppose Gay Marriage

Delegate says initial decision to not vote for the President was driven by emotional reaction to last week's announcement on same-sex marriage.

Politics

Council To Fix Ethics Law

"It will be good for us to take care of it as soon as possible," Council Chairwoman Vicki Almond said.

Politics

Red Light And Speed Camera Citations, Warnings Spike

Red light camera citations triple in a year while speed camera citations are up 18 percent after doubling between August and September 2011.

Politics

Focus Sharpens On County Early Retirement Plan Results

Seven departments shed 174 employees and $11 million in salaries.

Politics

Marks Withdraws Reservoir Cycling Bill

Councilman says the ball is now in the City Council's court.

Politics

Kotroco Leaves County For Private Practice

After 24-year career as a zoning commissioner, director of county Permits and Development Management and an administrative hearings judge, Kotroco will join Whiteford, Taylor & Preston.

Politics

The Legend of Ron Burgundy

Don Mohler is fascinated by the culture of anonymous commenting but says he isn't using a non de plume to weigh in on stories.

Politics

Pit Bull Decision May Affect County Dog Parks

Councilman David Marks believes council will have to look at issue of aggressive dogs at the increasingly popular county amenity.

Politics

County Posts Financial Disclosures Online

Forms are posted for County Executive Kevin Kamenetz and seven County Council members, while 250 others are only available at the county Office of Law.

Recently