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Home prices in the Washington region are rising thanks to government employment while the national market weakened during the third quarter, according to a new report.

Marylands employers added 5,900 jobs last month, but the states unemployment rate held steady at a seasonally adjusted 7.4 percent.

The public comment period for the Environmental Protection Agency's Chesapeake Bay restoration models is up, and although the models were met with mixed reviews, the EPA remains hopeful with prominent scientists' support.

A bill co-sponsored by U.S. Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.) would send out alerts to help catch those responsible for violent crimes against police officers.

House Democrats elected current Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer as their whip Wednesday, ensuring he will remain in the one of the party's highest posts when it assumes the minority in January.

Maryland students fare well against other states in proving advanced at math, but fall short against international competition.

Divided House Democrats re-elected their leaders to minority party positions in the next Congress, choosing Reps. Nancy Pelosi as leader and Steny H. Hoyer as whip.

Carmera Thomas says she loves nature and majored in biology in college. But the job market's so tough, she's been working part time in a restaurant since graduating in May.