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Meredith Somers

Meredith Somers

Meredith Somers is a Metro reporter for The Washington Times. She can be reached at msomers@washingtontimes.com.

Articles by Meredith Somers

Gary Hornbaker, who served as the prison’s warden from 2006 until it closed down the next year, shares details about it with open house visitors Sunday. The prison is being deconstructed, and Mr. Hornbaker said reuse of some of the prison’s property at other correctional centers has saved about $140,000 so far. Reused items include plumbing fixtures, cell doors and fencing. (Barbara L. Salisbury/The Washington Times)

Open house at a former big house

For more than a century, the Maryland House of Correction was a place its residents hoped to escape, but on Sunday, hundreds of people lined the front walk in the hot sun, waiting for their last chance to step inside the prison grounds. Published August 5, 2012

Dikimbe Rasheed David-Brandon. Photo from Prince George's County Police Department.

Two men arrested on gun charges in College Park

Two men were arrested Saturday night on charges related to shooting into a large crowd of people gathered in a fast food restaurant parking lot, police said. Published August 5, 2012

Pepco regional President Thomas H. Graham defends his company’s slow response to power outages caused by the June 29 storm during a special session of the Montgomery County Council on Thursday in Rockville. (Raymond Thompson/The Washington Times)

Pepco report lauds its reaction to storm

People on both sides of the power lines agree the derecho storm that barreled through the Washington area in late June brought wicked weather, the likes of which have never been experienced in the region. Published July 31, 2012

**FILE** Maryland state Sen. James C. Rosapepe

Gridlock pushed for Maryland’s summer discussion

First there was a new casino and table games, then came "inherently dangerous" dogs, and now Maryland's transportation system has joined the growing list of legislative issues state lawmakers are hoping get onto the special-session agenda next week. Published July 30, 2012

After a major storm goes through, everybody’s got a chainsaw and wants to get out there and get involved, and generally, your hospitals, they’re prepared,” said Rob Springer, safety and training coordinator for Bartlett Tree Experts. “They know they’re going to see a higher frequency of chainsaw cuts.” (Raymond Thompson/The Washington Times)

High winds and mature trees prove to be a dangerous mix

Violent storms last month and a deadly incident two weeks ago are amplifying the danger presented by falling trees and tree limbs, which can be a hazard to houses, cars, people and power lines. Published July 30, 2012

Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker speaks at a news conference on Friday, July 27, 2012 in Annapolis, Md. Baker says he believes county residents will support a casino in the county, as Gov. Martin O’Malley called for a special session in August to take up gambling expansion. From the right in front are; House Speaker Michael Busch, Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Gov. Martin O’Malley, Baker and Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller. (Associated Press)

Maryland special session will address gambling questions

Maryland legislators will be cutting their summer vacations short after Gov. Martin O'Malley announced a special session for Aug. 9 to address gambling questions left unanswered in the spring. Published July 29, 2012

Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley (seen here) hold a press conference July 27, 2012, at the Maryland State House in Annapolis with Maryland Senate President Thomas V. Mike Miller, Maryland House Speaker Michael Busch along with Baltimore Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake and Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker to announce a special session to expand gambling in the state. (Andrew Harnik/The Washington Times)

O’Malley formally announces special session

Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley on Friday announced an Aug. 9 special session to discuss a proposed casino at National Harbor and allowing table games across the state. Published July 27, 2012

Albrecht Gero Muth has often donned a military costume and claimed to be a secret agent and Iraqi army general. Mr. Muth, 47, has been charged with second-degree murder in connection with the death of his wife, Viola Herms Drath. (Mai Photo News Agency)

Muth doctors ask for more time to evaluate him before trial

The doctors evaluating Georgetown socialite Albrecht Muth told a D.C. Superior Court judge that they need more time and more information about the self-proclaimed "Count Albi" before they can determine whether he is competent to stand trial on charges of murdering his wife. Published July 25, 2012

Pepco regional President Thomas H. Graham defends his company’s slow response to power outages caused by the June 29 storm during a special session of the Montgomery County Council on Thursday in Rockville. (Raymond Thompson/The Washington Times)

Montgomery Council lashes out at Pepco during hearing

Members of the Montgomery County Council on Thursday unleashed their frustration with Pepco, publicly scolding the beleaguered utility company for what they deemed an "antiquated system" that "let [its] infrastructure go to hell." Published July 19, 2012

O'Malley

Maryland lawmakers don’t bet on O’Malley

A special General Assembly session to discuss a potential casino in Prince George's County and statewide table games is not off the table, but some General Assembly members were unwilling to gamble on the final outcome of Gov. Martin O'Malley's efforts to resolve the gambling issues. Published July 17, 2012

"The whole point of the education center [at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall] is this is a place to educate young people, visitors to Washington, on the principles of duty, courage and honor," foundation leader Jan Scruggs says. (VVME AND RALPH APPLEBAUM ASSOCIATES)

Fight goes on over Mall visitors center

An education center planned as a complement to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall earned an important go-ahead from the National Capital Planning Commission, which supporters say is one step closer to a dedicated space for all military services, but critics worry it could be a step backward for the sanctity of the memorial. Published July 17, 2012

**FILE** Maryland state Sen. James C. Rosapepe

Md. senators want $100 million fine for utilities to have reserve workers

Legislators from Montgomery and Prince George's counties are collecting signatures on a petition asking the Maryland Public Service Commission to fine two power companies more than $100 million each to pay for a reserve of utility workers during emergencies. Published July 12, 2012