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Trump won’t block immigration arrests in houses of worship. Now these 27 religious groups are suing.
More than two dozen Christian and Jewish groups representing millions of Americans filed a federal court lawsuit challenging a Trump administration move giving immigration agents more leeway to make arrests at houses of worship.
Parishioners of St. Bernardine Roman Catholic Church pray during mass on December 1, 2024 in Baltimore, Md.
The women who spent a sweet morning learning about maple sugaring in Columbia
The Robinson Nature Center’s recent Ladies Morning Out event focused on the art of maple sugaring.
COLUMBIA, MD - FEB 8, 2025: Attendees try maple syrup during the Robinson Nature Center’s annual Ladies Morning Out-Maple Magic in Columbia, Maryland on Feb 8, 2025.
Baltimore County schools will not get the money they want, county executive says
The school system is asking for an almost 11% increase in spending. Klausmeier said it’s not happening.
Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier said the school system’s proposed budget is not realistic.
Orioles announce $21 million player development facility in Sarasota featuring hitting, pitching labs
Once spring training is complete, the Orioles will begin work on the 42,500-square-foot facility.
The Orioles are planning to build a player development complex at the Ed Smith Stadium Complex in Sarasota, Florida, with the approximately $23 million facility to feature a hitting lab and pitching lab for major leaguers and minor leaguers to utilize.
The Orioles’ infield will need more production at second and third base in 2025
Shortstop Gunnar Henderson is the heartbeat of the lineup in many ways. Look elsewhere along the Orioles’ infield, however, and the uneven performances fueled by youthful inexperience and injury are apparent.
At second base, according to Baseball Reference, the Orioles combined for a below-average minus-0.2 wins above average. Can an improved Jackson Holliday put up a better mark in 2025?
Letter: Katie Curran O’Malley is so much more than a former first lady
The former executive director of the Women’s Law Center says Katie Curran O’Malley’s accomplishments make her far more than just a former first lady.
Katie Curran O'Malley is the executive director of the Women's Law Center of Maryland.
How bad is Maryland’s housing affordability crisis? Ask this Baltimore couple.
The U.S. lacks about 7.3 million homes for renters with extremely low incomes, according to estimates from the National Low Income Housing Coalition.
Christina Cikins and her partner David Edge sit on their bed in Baltimore, MD on Jan. 29, 2025. Cikins and Edge are facing homelessness after receiving an unexpected eviction notice.
In a constitutional crisis, are Chris Van Hollen’s words enough?
At every opportunity, U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen has been blunt in talking about the Trump administration’s assault on federal agencies, using descriptions such as “corrupt bargain,” “power grab,” and “coup.”
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen speaks during a rally held by Maryland Delegation Members outside of the Social Security Administration Headquarters, in Woodlawn, Monday February 10, 2025. The rally held was for protecting the Integrity of Social Security, Medicare, & Medicaid Amid Reports of DOGE Interference.
Hon’s Honey: Curtis Bay business buzzes with local women workers
The Well offers clothing, food, supplies and a mentorship program for women and teens.
Mandy Memmel, owner of Hon's Honey Marketplace, is photographed inside her shop in Curtis Bay, Md. on February 7, 2025.
Former teacher and attorney remembered for his love of Baltimore and bringing people together
Vincent Andrews died after a two-year battle with cancer.
Vincent Andrews
Maryland will not be able to sue Dali owner in state court, judge rules
The first trial against Grace Ocean is set to start in June 2026, but it will still be quite some time before a judgement is handed down.
The Dali cargo ship begins to move from the Key Bridge wreckage site, on the morning of May 20, 2024 in Baltimore, MD.
US judge keeps Trump plan to push out federal workers on hold
President Donald Trump’s plan to downsize the federal workforce remains on hold after a courtroom hearing on Monday afternoon.
WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 21: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on January 21, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump announced an investment in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and took questions on a range of topics including his presidential pardons of Jan. 6 defendants, the war in Ukraine, cryptocurrencies and other topics.
Maryland sues to stop Trump cuts that could cost universities millions
U.S. attorneys general are suing to stop the Trump administration from cutting funding for costs related to research, a move putting hundreds of millions in funding in Maryland at stake.
Johns Hopkins University stands to lose million in funding from NIH for the indirect costs of research under a new directive from the Trump administration.
Retired veteran journalist Tim Tooten has died, WBAL confirms
The veteran Baltimore television journalist retired in 2023.
Tim Tooten, one of the longest-tenured and best-recognized education reporters in the region, retired in 2023 after 35 years with WBAL and more than 40 years in journalism.
Baltimore City Council to investigate BGE rate increases
Residents in Baltimore and around Maryland have been outraged for weeks over high BGE bills, especially for natural gas.
Councilman Isaac ‘Yitzy’ Schleifer said he would arrange a series of hearings to question BGE over the increasing price of energy bills.
Annapolis housing authority to receive $3 million bailout to confront ‘financial crisis’
Leaders of the agency and across the state said they hoped the money would help set the housing authority on the right course.
Annapolis housing authority CEO and executive director Melissa Maddox Evans, flanked by state housing officials, lawmakers and elected leaderes, said she hoped to re-open shuttered public housing units within 12 months. Photographed on Monday, February 10, 2025.
Maryland AG speaks of ‘need to act’ as he pushes back against Trump agenda
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has joined a series of lawsuits that have so far sandbagged the flood of executive orders signed by President Donald Trump.
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown addresses legal measures taken by his office related to federal funding and the integrity of the federal payment system regarding actions taken by the Trump administration.
Baltimore region braces for up to 5 inches of snow, more rain this week
Snow is expected to fall in Baltimore on Tuesday, ahead of a rainy week and Arctic front that could impact many across the U.S.
Up to 5 inches of snow is possible for the Baltimore region on Tuesday.
USAID staffers turned away from offices even after court suspends leave order
A man who earlier identified himself as a USAID official took a harsher tone, telling staffers “Just go” and ”Why are you here?”
WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 07: The U.S. Agency for International Development building is seen after workers removed its sign at their headquarters on February 07, 2025 in Washington, DC. President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) abruptly shutdown the U.S. aid agency earlier this week leaving thousands unemployed and putting U.S. foreign diplomacy and aid programs in limbo.
Baltimore’s transportation director is a hotshot, but her new job won’t be easy
The agency has spent years tripping over itself, both with major capital projects and smaller, day-to-day responsibilities.
A woman in a red shirt stands in front of a desk and emblem of the City of Baltimore, flanked by a United States flag and a City of Baltimore flag.
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