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Federal judge orders Trump administration to submit SNAP funding plan by Monday
The stalemate appears increasingly unsustainable as Republican President Donald Trump demands action and Democratic leaders warn that an uproar over rising health insurance costs will force Congress to act.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 30: An EBT sign is displayed on the window of a grocery store on October 30, 2025 in the Flatbush neighborhood of the Brooklyn borough in New York City.  Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and other assistance are set to stop on November 1st amid a federal government shutdown that has been going on for 29 days and is the second-longest shutdown in the nation's history. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency for extra emergency funds and personnel to be deployed, as SNAP payments will be suspended. About 42 million Americans are expected to lose access to their benefits.
The inevitability of Jared Littmann as Annapolis’ next mayor
Forty-eight hours from Election Day, Democrat Jared Littmann’s campaign for mayor has an air of inevitability about it. How did Annapolis get to the point where the election feels like a foregone conclusion?
Jared Littmann walked in the Annapolis Pride Parade on Oct. 18, 2025, nearing the finish line of his two year campaign for mayor.
Baltimore’s mayors get their portraits. Their legacies are harder to frame.
Mayor Brandon Scott, perhaps knowing he will one day have a portrait unveiling, kept his remarks gracious, respectful and relatively vague.
From left: Former mayors Sheila Dixon, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, Catherine Pugh and Bernard “Jack” Young stand with their portraits during an unveiling ceremony inside City Hall in Baltimore on Saturday.
Young crabber embraces old ways, keeps Chesapeake traditions alive
Jack Torney is 22 and an unlikely heir to the old life on the bay. He grew up in Annapolis, where the waterfront gleams with sailboats and weekend cruisers, far removed from the fishing trade of its past. Yet he’s making his living like it’s a century ago.
Jack Torney of Annapolis works the rivers alone as a crabber, selling his catch for cash from the driveway.
Another Indiana blowout: No. 2 Hoosiers hammer Maryland 55-10 after slow start
The Terrapins (4-4, 1-4 Big Ten) lost their fourth straight.
Maryland quarterback Malik Washington is tackled in the second quarter by Rolijah Hardy of Indiana.
Here’s what happens to your body when clocks ‘fall back’ an hour
Plan on a glorious extra hour of sleep as most of America “falls back” into standard time.
Daylight saving time ends at 2 a.m. local time Sunday. Standard time will last until March 8 when we will again “spring forward”.
Ravens trade CB Jaire Alexander to Eagles as part of late-round pick swap
Jaire Alexander was active for three games and played in just two of the Ravens’ first eight games.
Baltimore Ravens cornerback Jaire Alexander (23) jogs to the next drill during the team’s training camp at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md. on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Maryland driver at the center of Mississippi crash that led to wild monkey escape
Three monkeys have remained on the loose since the crash on Tuesday in a rural area along Interstate 59.
People wearing protective clothing search along a highway in Heidelberg, Miss., on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025, near the site of a truck which overturned Tuesday, that was carrying research monkeys. (AP Photo/Sophie Bates)
Hawkins runs for 4 TDs as North Texas ends Navy’s 10-game winning streak 31-17
Hawkins, a true freshman, rushed for a season-high 197 yards on 33 carries.
Navy quarterback Blake Horvath (11) rushes forward toward the end zone during the 125th Annual Army-Navy Game held at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md. on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
Vindictive prosecution hearing for Kilmar Abrego Garcia delayed after lawyers request dismissal
Two hearings for Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s criminal case are delayed after his lawyers said the government has “stonewalled” their efforts to call witnesses and collect evidence.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s lawyers said they have been “stonewalled” by the government in calling witnesses that could shed light on whether there was vindictive motivation to prosecute their client.
Instacart, DoorDash, Gopuff among companies offering discounts to SNAP recipients
The San Francisco-based grocery delivery company said both programs amount to $5 million in direct relief.
Food delivery companies are offering discounts to SNAP recipients.
Family and friends remember Maryland child actor with humor, heart and hometown roots
Floyd Roger Myers Jr., a former child actor known for roles in “The Fresh Prince of Belair” and “The Jacksons: An American Dream,” was 42.
Floyd Roger Myers Jr.
Find out how much an original Bob Ross painting sold for in Towson auction
Bidding for the painting, called “Lake With Cabin & Trees,” started at $10,000 on Friday, the auction website said.
The 1987 painting "Lake with Cabin and Trees" by TV painter Bob Ross was sold in a Towson auction on Friday, October 31, 2025.
Disney pulls ABC, ESPN and more from YouTube TV as talks break down
YouTube TV viewers can no longer see Disney channels including ABC and ESPN.
FILE - An ESPN Monday Night Football logo is viewed on a broadcast camera before an NFL football game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Kansas City Chiefs, Monday, Oct. 6, 2025, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
For sale: Charming historic home with luxurious updates in Ruxton
The home is set on rolling hills, with an inviting wraparound porch to greet you. Inside, you’ll find a spacious foyer with a beautiful staircase, a highlight of the home.
ZIPS supports veteran service organizations to honor military veterans in November and launches new ongoing military discounts
To honor our service members and veterans throughout the month of November, ZIPS Cleaners is supporting the National Football League’s “Salute to Service,” a program that honors, empowers and connects with U.S. service members, veterans and their families
Marylanders face premium increases as open enrollment begins for state’s health exchange
Open enrollment on Maryland's health exchange begins Saturday, with consumers facing big premium increases as federal subsidies lapse and Congress remains at an impasse.
The Maryland Health Connection site, the state's health exchange.
‘That’s all folks!’ Future of Six Flags America site unclear as park closes Sunday
The amusement park, which first opened in the 1970s and has operated as a Six Flags since 1998, shuts down after it closes at 6 p.m. What’s next for the massive tract in Bowie remains unclear.
Visitors arrive to Six Flags America in Bowie, MD on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025. The amusement park will close permanently at the end of the 2025 season.
Q&A: Mike Repole discusses Maryland-bred Breeders’ Cup Classic runner Mindframe
The Banner connected with Repole over email to talk about Mindframe’s development and why he’s confident the Maryland-bred can win.
Mike Repole stands outside a barn at Churchill Downs before 149th running of the Kentucky Derby in 2023.
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