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7 things to do in Howard County, from a Merriweather fundraiser to trail biking
Here are some things to do in Howard County, including Trans Day of Visibility and the MACC Bash at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
The Merriweather Arts and Culture Center is hosting its annual fundraiser, MACC Bash, to support the organization’s community and educational programming.
Grieving parents of stillborn babies would receive $1,000 tax credit under Maryland bill
The one-time tax credit for families of stillborn babies could help defray unexpected costs and pain of losing a child.
Jessica Brady Reader testified in February in favor of a bill that would give a one-time tax credit to parents of stillborn babies.
The government wants to erase the history of Black vets like my Granddaddy. Not on my watch.
The Defense Department is purging online references to Black, female and other veterans in the name of eliminating DEI. We still have to tell those vets’ stories.
Edward and Arnell Streeter around 1939.
Vulture who appeared to mourn its mate has died
A Maryland vulture that appeared to be mourning its long-time mate last month has also died, according to the property owner who has been observing the birds for years.
Martha Midgette and her husband buried the two vultures in the forest, side-by-side.
Federal agencies gave Maryland $18,500 per resident last year. Here’s where it went.
As the Trump administration slashes the government, economists predict dire consequences for a state long dependent on federal spending.
BETHESDA, MARYLAND - FEBRUARY 10: A sign that reads "NIH Employees Only" stands near an entrance at the National Institute of Health on February 10, 2025 in Bethesda, Maryland. Attorney generals from 22 states filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration and asked the court to block the proposed $4 billion a year budget cut in funding to biomedical researchers nationwide.
‘They died serving Baltimore’: Fallen Key Bridge workers honored during memorial
The night of the collapse, Mt. Olive Baptist Church opened its doors for a “community vigil, offering space for collective mourning, prayer and solidarity.”
At a memorial event on Wednesday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church of Turner Station, flowers are placed in front of the photos of the six men who died last year.
Baltimore County battled 6-acre brushfire amid heavy winds, dry conditions
Parts of Maryland, including Baltimore, will be under a fire weather watch Wednesday due to dry conditions and heavy winds, officials said.
The Baltimore County Fire Department battled a brush fire in the 13900 block of York Road on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
Changes to Maryland child sexual abuse law could harm survivors, critics warn
Childhood sexual abuse survivors are pushing back as Maryland attempts to limit its liability in thousands of lawsuits over abuse in juvenile detention facilities.
Del. C.T. Wilson, a Charles County Democrat, speaks during floor debate on crossover day at the Maryland State House in Annapolis, Md. on Monday, March 17, 2025. Any bill not passed by either the House or Senate by midnight on crossover day is likely defeated for the 2025 session.
Trump places 25% tariff on imported autos, expects to raise $100B in revenue
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was placing 25% tariffs on auto imports.
WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 13: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office of the White House on March 13, 2025 in Washington, DC. The two leaders met as the Trump administration has once again put the military alliance between the United States and Western Europe in question.
Commission files ethics charges against chief Anne Arundel County Orphans’ Court judge
A Maryland panel that investigates wrongdoing by state judges has filed charges against Anne Arundel County Orphans’ Court Chief Judge Vickie Gipson.
The Anne Arundel County Courthouse is located on Church Circle in Annapolis. It is home to the Circuit Court, the Clerk of the Court, the State Attorney's Office and other agencies.
After intense debate, Maryland House approves budget with additional tax hikes
A Maryland state government budget that creates a new tax and raises others is closer to reality, following approval in the House of Delegates on Wednesday. The state Senate will act next.
The House of Delegates approved a state spending plan Wednesday that includes $1.6 billion in additional taxes and fees.
Mom finds son and girlfriend dead in their apartment. Now an 18-year-old is charged with murder.
An 18-year-old faces first-degree murder charges after a man and his girlfriend were found dead in Woodlawn earlier this year, Baltimore County Police announced on Tuesday.
6/16/22—A Baltimore County police car sits outside of the Public Safety Building and Police Department in Towson.
Anne Arundel Community College recognizes faculty union
Next steps for the Anne Arundel Community College union, called Riverhawk Educators United, include bargaining for its first contract.
Full-time faculty union organizers said 62% of professors and instructional staff at Anne Arundel Community College supported the efforts to form Riverhawk Educators United.
Maryland basketball star Derik Queen hit a big shot. Now he’s becoming big business.
One NIL educator said high-profile endorsement deals for stars like Queen can be worth “six figures, and sometimes a lot more.”
Maryland center Derik Queen celebrates with teammates after making the winning basket for a 72-71 win over Colorado State in the second round of the NCAA tournament.
Beer and wine sales won’t be coming to grocery stores as lawmakers shrug off governor
Beer and wine sales won't be moving to Maryland grocery stores anytime soon after a pair of bills failed this session.
Expanding beer and wine sales is popular among Marylanders, supporters say, but many lawmakers dislike the idea and worry it would kill small liquor stores.
This chicken restaurant made it big in D.C. It’s closing in Columbia.
Chicken + Whiskey closed its location at the Mall in Columbia this week, marking a tough period for Maryland's independent restaurant operators.
In 2022, Desmond Reilly's Chicken + Whiskey restaurant promised to bring quality Peruvian chicken to the Mall in Columbia.
Maryland basketball coach Kevin Willard dodges questions about uncertain future: ‘We’re playing Florida’
A day after saying in a radio interview that, “as of right now,” he planned to remain in College Park, Willard was less forthcoming about his expectations for the program.
Coach Kevin Willard conducts practice Wednesday as Maryland prepared for its regional semifinal game against Florida in San Francisco.
How Orioles pitcher Félix Bautista became ‘The Mountain.’ And how he almost didn’t.
The Mountain, as Bautista is known for his hulking 6-foot-8, 285-pound frame, is back after missing 2024 recovering from Tommy John surgery.
Orioles reliever Félix Bautista will be in the bullpen on opening day in Toronto after he missed last season because of elbow surgery.
See Beyond Festival 2025: A celebration of innovation, inclusion, and fun!
Imagine a place where technology meets accessibility, where sports break barriers, and where adventure knows no limits. That is exactly what you will find at the See Beyond Festival 2025—a one-of-a-kind event designed to highlight the power of adaptation, inclusion, and innovation. 
Rain could dampen the Orioles’ home opener
The Baltimore Orioles have their home opener Monday, just as the weather is starting to look damp.
The Orioles’ home opener against the Boston Red Sox is scheduled to start at 3:05 p.m. Monday.
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