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Many school systems planning return to regular schedule on Wednesday
Here are the Maryland school districts delaying their start time on Wednesday, Feb. 4.
Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026 — Baltimore County School busses sit in the county lot on Providence Road on day when schools are closed because of snow.
‘It’s ugly’: Why Montgomery County struggled to clear the snow
Council members, during a briefing on Montgomery County’s response to the recent snowstorm, criticized departments for failing to coordinate.
Construction crews cleared snow on Stewart Avenue in Silver Spring last week. The county struggled with snowplowing after last week’s storm.
The Brewer’s Art is $150,000 in debt, court records allege
Hours before The Brewer’s Art’s owner texted employees Monday to say he was permanently closing, the Baltimore brewpub’s landlord filed suit for more than $64,000 in rent and utilities.
The Brewer’s Art, the Mount Vernon brewpub and restaurant that has been an anchor of the Charles Street corridor for 30 years, closed abruptly Monday, according to employees.
Kyle Bradish wins arbitration case against Orioles
Bradish is poised to be a major piece of Baltimore’s rotation this season.
Orioles pitcher Kyle Bradish watches from the dugout in the third inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox on Aug. 25, 2025.
House passes bill to end the partial government shutdown
The House passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown, sending the measure to President Donald Trump and setting the stage for a debate in Congress over Homeland Security funding.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaks with reporters at the Capitol.
Independent schools: Gateways to opportunities where educators build tomorrow
The Association of Independent Maryland & DC Schools (AIMS) plays a vital role in strengthening and supporting independent education across the region. It serves as a trusted resource for schools, educators, and families seeking high-quality educational environments grounded in strong values and community.
Former Second Chance workers reach settlement in wage theft case
Former workers of Second Chance, an architectural salvage store in South Baltimore, have settled with the nonprofit and its subcontractor after workers sued for wage theft.
The warehouse features a giant painted mural reading "WHAT IS AND WHAT CAN BE."
Baltimore judge issues arrest warrant for boxer Gervonta ‘Tank’ Davis
Davis, 31, now of Parkland, Florida, is on probation for a hit-and-run in 2020 in Baltimore that injured four people, including a pregnant woman.
A circuit judge has issued an arrest warrant for Gervonta “Tank” Davis on claims of probation violation.
Maryland House, Senate vote to ban local ICE enforcement agreements
The bills would prohibit local governments and police departments from partnering with ICE through a program known as 287(g).
A group of four men wearing law enforcement gear and masks walk on a sidewalk toward the camera.
Iced sidewalks, no buses: How Maryland School for the Blind finally reopened
Reopening was complex for the Maryland School for the Blind in Northeast Baltimore, where over 200 students with visual disabilities, some of whom use wheelchairs or canes to get around, go to school.
To make the 96-acre campus safe, facilities staff at the Maryland School for the Blind had to clear thousands of feet of sidewalk, a four-day task that only got harder as fluffy snow quickly turned into sheets of ice.
Traffic fatalities in Maryland last year were the lowest in more than a decade
Traffic fatalities in Maryland last year were the lowest in more than a decade, state officials said Tuesday.
Last year was the first time since 2014 that the state had fewer than 500 traffic fatalities, according to the Maryland Department of Transportation.
Baltimore Police’s new traffic unit sets sights on Virginia plates, dangerous driving
The Baltimore Police Department is rolling out a new “citywide traffic team” focused on reducing fatal crashes and dangerous driving behaviors across the city.
Baltimore Police announced the formation of a new "citywide traffic team" on  Tuesday.
Jesse Minter is taking an unorthodox approach to building his staff | Banner Ravens Podcast
The hirings of Declan Doyle and Anthony Weaver show Minter is comfortable working with new faces.
Baltimore County pauses data center development
The County Council unanimously passed a bill that could pause development of data centers into 2027.
Baltimore County councilman Pat Young moderates a congressional town hall meeting at Woodlawn High School in Woodlawn, Md. on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
Maryland’s plan to cut emissions is even further behind than thought
Maryland has just five years to meet the first of its ambitious climate deadlines – a 60% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2031– but new analysis shows the state is lagging behind, thanks in part to President Donald Trump.
The Brandon Shores Power Plant is seen on the Patapsco River on a cold February morning.
Baltimore Peninsula’s future is uncertain. BGE tearing up nearby roads isn’t.
With just one phase complete, the future of Baltimore Peninsula has never been foggier. But BGE is still planning to build that underground transmission line to the site, which will cause traffic disruptions in South Baltimore.
The Gould Street substation, foreground, sits in Baltimore Peninsula. BGE wants to install a transmission line to connect it to the Greene Street substation.
Baltimore riders demand faster buses, more funding in Annapolis
Some lawmakers joined Baltimore City students and transit advocates in Annapolis on Monday to advocate for funding for a plan to improve bus service.
Roughly 200 students and transportation advocates rallied in Annapolis Monday night for more funding to expand Baltimore’s bus service.
Baltimore County Council passes immigration protections, but bills don’t impact ICE deal
Izzy Patoka originally introduced the Trust Act in response to the county’s deal with ICE.
Council member Izzy Patoka participates in a rally held by CASA and immigrant families in Baltimore County last month.
No shoveling fines issued in Anne Arundel County as Maryland starts to thaw out
Nobody has been fined, but Anne Arundel County issued warnings to every house on a street in Odenton for not shoveling their sidewalks after the recent snowstorm.
David Lee clears his sidewalk in preparation for more snow to come in the Admiral Heights neighborhood of Annapolis on Jan. 25.
Maryland law change is making it harder to get compensation for wrongful convictions
A provision included in one of the budget bills in 2025 requires counties to now pay half of any compensation — even though state’s attorneys are independent elected officials.
Douglass Haynie was released from prison in 2025 after serving about 32 years for a killing he maintains he did not commit.
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