LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson pledged Saturday to repay the trust of voters in the working-class heartland of northern England who rejected the Labour Party and helped give him an 80-seat majority in Thursday’s election.
PITTSBURGH — Democratic presidential candidates pledged to boost funding for public schools, increase teacher salaries and reduce college debt at a Saturday forum that cast a rare spotlight on education, an issue that has received only passing attention in recent debates.
After a tumultuous tenure in office, a controversial candidate expanded his grip on power, surpassing a weak opponent and drawing support from unlikely pockets of voters.
PITTSBURGH — Democratic presidential candidates pledged to boost funding for public schools, increase teacher salaries and reduce college debt…
After a tumultuous tenure in office, a controversial candidate expanded his grip on power, surpassing a weak opponent and drawing support from…
PITTSBURGH — Democratic presidential candidates pledged to boost funding for public schools, increase teacher salaries and reduce college debt at a Saturday forum that cast a rare spotlight on education, an issue that has received only passing attention in recent debates.
After a tumultuous tenure in office, a controversial candidate expanded his grip on power, surpassing a weak opponent and drawing support from unlikely pockets of voters.
Political notes
- Political Notes: Council president named to MACo board
- Political Notes: Council to consider binding arbitration proposal next month
- Political Notes: McKay hopes to talk more about school construction fees
- Political Notes: Education, school construction funding focus of county, state officials
- Political Notes: Council continues budget talks with Public Works, Utilities and Solid Waste divisions
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- City Notes: What's so funny about peace, love and understanding?
- City notes: Board of Aldermen shoot, score with universally popular proposals at public hearing
- City notes: Bike-friendly city planner to retire after 18 years
- City notes: Wednesday workshop wrap-up and summer fun ahead for Frederick residents
- City notes: Revitalized Education Commission discussed, appointment sought for Public Art Commission
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Political notes
- Political Notes: Council president named to MACo board
- Political Notes: Council to consider binding arbitration proposal next month
- Political Notes: McKay hopes to talk more about school construction fees
- Political Notes: Education, school construction funding focus of county, state officials
- Political Notes: Council continues budget talks with Public Works, Utilities and Solid Waste divisions
City notes
- City Notes: What's so funny about peace, love and understanding?
- City notes: Board of Aldermen shoot, score with universally popular proposals at public hearing
- City notes: Bike-friendly city planner to retire after 18 years
- City notes: Wednesday workshop wrap-up and summer fun ahead for Frederick residents
- City notes: Revitalized Education Commission discussed, appointment sought for Public Art Commission
Frederick County Councilman Steve McKay is still interested in drafting proposed charter amendments that would allow special elections to fill…
Middletown voters will go to the polls to choose the town’s officials in April, with a convention to nominate candidates scheduled for February.
COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa — Joe Biden launched an eight-day bus tour of Iowa on Saturday projecting confidence, ignoring his many Democratic presid…
Both members of the House of Representatives with districts that include Frederick County will face a challenger in the 2020 primary.
Thurmont re-elected incumbent town commissioners Bill Buehrer and Wes Hamrick in Tuesday’s election.
Less than a month after Emmitsburg elected two new commissioners, its neighbor to the south will also have a contested election.
Two political newcomers and longtime Emmitsburg residents identified parking needs, bringing back youth sports and infrastructure as key issue…
Frederick County Council members unanimously supported Councilman Steve McKay’s (R) proposal to urge the local state delegation to update vaca…
Frank Davis and T.J. Burns were elected to the Emmitsburg Board of Commissioners on Tuesday night.
WASHINGTON — More than once, President Donald Trump brought up how much the U.S. has done for Ukraine.
Earlier this week, Blaine Young penned a letter to the editor to this newspaper, stating concerns about recent crime in the city of Frederick …
After an uncontested election last year, four Emmitsburg residents are running for two commissioner seats next month.
COLLEGE PARK, Ga. — Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren framed their Democratic presidential bids in personal, faith-based terms Saturday befo…
BALTIMORE — Maryland Rep. Elijah Cummings took the high road Saturday, inviting President Donald Trump and other Americans to visit Baltimore …
LAS VEGAS — Democratic presidential candidates’ tussle over health care reform and Barack Obama’s legacy continued Saturday, with former Vice …
The Frederick County Board of Elections has taken issue with an idea from the county executive that would move the county liquor board into th…
State Sen. Michael Hough (R-Frederick and Carroll) received a call roughly three weeks ago from former Congressman Mickey Edwards with good news.
WASHINGTON — Pennsylvania’s message was clear: The state was taking a big step to keep its elections from being hacked in 2020. Last April, it…
WASHINGTON — House Democrats are considering a delay of special counsel Robert Mueller's high-profile hearing next week because of concerns ov…
Thursday’s Supreme Court ruling that refused to address partisan gerrymandering has left local Republicans wondering where to go next, while D…
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Maryland Democratic Party is asking the state board of elections to investigate possible campaign finance violations…
WASHINGTON — Special counsel Robert Mueller said Wednesday that charging President Donald Trump with a crime was “not an option” because of fe…
WASHINGTON — Members of Congress heard from experts on the security of the 2020 election, and while many other states are looking to catch up,…
Monday’s meeting marked the last regularly scheduled meeting for two outgoing Mount Airy councilmen.
Two familiar faces and one incumbent were elected to Mount Airy’s town council Monday night.
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