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What Maryland lawmakers changed about child care, schools and colleges
Most eyes were locked on the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future this legislative session. Here’s how the state’s other education bills faired.
Many education-related bills, some with big promises, failed to make it out of this year’s legislative session.
It’s been a decade since Freddie Gray died. His twin reflects on her brother, not a martyr.
Ten years ago, Freddie Gray died at the hands of Baltimore Police. Now, his twin sister, Fredricka Gray, talks about his death.
Fredricka Gray, twin sister of Freddie Gray, in front of a mural of her brother on April 7, 2025.
It’s OK to pay someone to clean your house. Really.
We've been made to feel guilty about outsourcing things like housecleaning if we aren't super elite. Time to let that go.
A Collection of Multi Colored Cleaning Supplies Collection Includes Chenille Microfiber Cleaning Cloth, Rag, Scouring Pad, Cleaning Sponge, Dish Cloth and Dish Towel on Pink Background Directly above View.
Kyle Goon: The fate of Terps football — and much more — is riding on freshman Malik Washington
Few programs have as much riding on a freshman’s success as the Terps.
Malik Washington became the first freshman under Maryland coach Mike Locksley to speak with reporters. That underscores how important the QB is to the future of not just the football team but the athletic department.
Federal workers are frustrated. Some feel better shouting from an I-95 overpass at rush hour.
Frustrated with the Trump administration, some federal workers and family members said they came to the Gorman Road overpass of I-95 looking for catharsis, community and a form of validation.
Demonstrators hold signs during a weekly protest in opposition to President Donald Trump, billionaire Elon Musk and the DOGE federal workforce cuts on the Gorman Road I-95 overpass in Laurel.
Judge weighs fate of one of Baltimore’s most controversial land deals
A lawsuit challenging a 19-year-old Poppleton land deal between the city of Baltimore and a controversial developer had a pivotal hearing Wednesday.
A portion of the La Cite development can be seen beyond older homes in the Poppleton neighborhood of Baltimore on February 26, 2025.
Orioles stumble to lopsided loss, closing Diamondbacks series with a dud
The Orioles (5-8) fell three games below .500 for the first time since July 8, 2022.
Orioles starter Dean Kremer allowed six runs on eight hits in 4 2/3 innings of a 9-0 loss at Arizona on Wednesday.
‘Still fighting for you’: Wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia slams Maryland man’s deportation
On March 15, immigration authorities deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia to a notorious mega prison in El Salvador, which lawmakers described as “heinous” and known for torturing inmates.
Rep. Adriano Espaillat, D-New York, and chairman of the  Congressional Hispanic Caucus, said at a Capitol Hill press conference Wednesday, April 9, 2025, that he plans to send a letter directly to the president of El Salvador to urge the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man mistakenly sent to a prison in that country.
From Wawa to the woods: Rachel Morin’s final hour traced through technology and witnesses
Morin, a 37-year-old mother of five, was killed on Aug. 5, 2023.
The loved ones of Rachel Morin taped photos of her to trees and laid flowers on the Ma & Pa Heritage Trail where she was found dead.
Condensing resumes and other job hunt tips for former Maryland federal workers
Career counselors and employers offer advice to Maryland federal workers, some of whom are returning to a crowded job market as Trump's administration dramatically scales back the size of the government.
Prospective job seekers speak with recruiters during a Federal Workers Career Fair hosted at Howard Community College in Columbia on Tuesday.
Stocks surge after Trump announces 90-day pause on tariffs but raises taxes on China
Facing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed down on his tariffs on most nations for 90 days.
Two male stock traders, both holding tablets and wearing glasses, are see on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange. The one on the right is speaking into a cellphone while the one on the left looks on.
What Maryland’s Blueprint changes mean for schools
The outcome put some education advocates at ease, reassuring them that school system budgets — already stretched by inflation — won’t take as big a hit as they’d feared.
Students and other attendees hold signs during a joint bill hearing for the Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act, Gov. Wes Moore‘s proposal to revamp the Blueprint for Maryland‘s Future.
Rejected at her door, ICE nabs a Maryland woman in her car after smashing her window
Video shows a U.S. ICE agents breaking the window of a Maryland woman, Elsy Noemi Berrios, after failing to detain her at home.
A video captures Westminster woman arrested by ICE agents on her way to work.
Michael Phelps went to Orioles games as a kid. Now, with his own kids, he’s enjoying ‘full-circle’ moments.
The Olympic superstar has fond memories of going to games as a kid with his dad, who was a state trooper and worked security at Camden Yards.
Michael Phelps, the most decorated Olympian ever, stands with Orioles manager Brandon Hyde at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona, on April 9.
Youth ministry leader faces more than 70 charges after sexual abuse allegations surface
A Catonsville youth ministry director was indicted Monday on more than 70 charges, stemming from allegations of sexually abusing minors.
A Baltimore County police vehicle’s lights flash while parked outside of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, Md. on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Appeals court clears the way for the Trump administration to fire thousands of probationary workers
A federal appeals court cleared the way Wednesday for President Donald Trump’s administration to fire thousands of probationary workers, halting a judge’s order requiring them to be reinstated.
SILVER SPRING, MD - MARCH 03: Hundreds of demonstrators gather to protest against Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) cuts outside the headquarters of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration on March 03, 2025 in Silver Spring, Maryland. Last week the Trump administration fired about 800 probationary staff at NOAA, one of the world’s premier centers for climate science. The layoffs are on top of about 500 employees who left the agency after taking the so-called deferred resignation offer.
Analysis: The Orioles offered big money to Corbin Burnes. Players still want the years.
The Orioles showed a willingness to spend big on Corbin Burnes, but not over the term he preferred. Can this approach work?
Corbin Burnes #39 of the Arizona Diamondbacks delivers a pitch against the New York Yankees.
BWI’s new top official comes from the Federal Aviation Administration
Shannetta R. Griffin was named the administration’s new head at the end of last week.
Shannetta Griffin, the incoming CEO and executive director of the Maryland Aviation Administration.
Our favorite OL, WR and QB draft prospects | Banner Ravens Podcast
The middle rounds could give the Ravens an opportunity to add more weapons to the passing game.
Explosions expected near Old Ellicott City for tunnel development
Blasts from ongoing Ellicott City flood mitigation projects are set to resume on or around April 14.
Starting next week, blasting will begin for a flood-diversion tunnel that's being constructed under the homes and businesses lining Main Street in Old Ellicott City.
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