Maryland

Advocates say it’s a step in the right direction, but more work is needed. Nine percent of all newborns exposed to alcohol or drugs were removed from their parents in 2020, compared to 6% in 2022.

I tried out the three Annapolis pot dispensaries over the weekend, bringing home enough cannabis — in edibles, pre-rolled joints, and loose in a little glass jar like the one for my wife’s expensive moisturizer — to float me for the foreseeable future.

The Ravens desperately need to sort out the secondary, but Monday's loss to the Commanders was of only partial help: One young player held his own, while another looked lost.

The flashy first-round pick has been exactly as expected, but the undrafted tight end out of Nebraska has been a surprise.

Despite policies that limit when students can use their phones, teachers say confiscating them can lead to unnecessary battles — often involving parents — that take even more time away from instruction.

Clowney didn't do much as a pass rusher in Cleveland last season. Could a move inside make him dangerous again?

With the first day of school just around the corner, health officials are urging kids and adults to get up to date on their vaccinations, including the latest COVID-19 booster, expected in September.

This week’s horoscopes, and a discussion of of how Mercury retrograde affects your sign.

Gov. Wes Moore and the Orioles' chairman are assuring fans a lease deal will get done. And, when that happens, here’s how the team could spend the $600 million.

The troopers responded to a home in St. Mary’s County on Friday night for a report of a possible suicidal person, state police said in a news release Saturday.

“I’m going to be transparent and clear-eyed about what we have and what we’re up against,” the Democratic governor said. “I’m going to tell you what it will take from every single one of us in order to come out stronger."

The state has launched a website for people who want to apply for one of Gov. Wes Moore’s signature initiatives, a community service program for young adults.

The Maryland case involves a strain that is different from the strain seen so far in Florida and Texas, and can be more severe, state health officials said Friday afternoon.

The Ravens are the only team in the NFL with an entirely Black quarterback room, including players and coaches – believed to be a first in NFL history. The group represents progress for a league that turned Black people away from football’s most important position for decades because of racist stereotypes, and it is a stark reminder of the players and coaches never given a chance.

LGBTQ community members in Maryland said they are stunned and disappointed by the Maryland Supreme Court’s 4-3 ruling, which exposed a loophole in Maryland laws originally meant to protect employees against discrimination.

One year after its passage, the Inflation Reduction Act has strengthened efforts to combat climate change while creating jobs and making clean energy more affordable and accessible, say Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Kim Coble, the executive director of the Maryland League of Conservation Voters.

For the first time, community members who want to address the challenges posed by airplane noise and traffic are getting seats on the Maryland Aviation Commission, an appointed body that helps govern BWI.

Darby’s signing is the third recent addition to the secondary after the Ravens claimed cornerback Tae Hayes and safety DeAndre Houston-Carson this week.

The Ravens have 24 days until they welcome the Houston Texans to M&T Bank Stadium for their Sept. 10 season opener, 24 days to figure out a Plan B.