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    Monks bring ‘Walk for Peace’ to Maryland’s state capital
    Before a crowd of more than a thousand of Marylanders who braved the cold in Annapolis, the Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara shared a message of peace and mindfulness.
    THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026 - As the "Walk For Peace" Theravada Buddist Monks progress towards the Maryland State House, Venerable Bhikkhu Panna Kara is seen leading the group in Annapolis, MD. The Theravada Buddhist Monks have been walking since October 26, 2025, starting in Fort Worth, TX, with Annapolis as one of their final stops.
    Ban on ICE cooperation agreements heads to Gov. Moore’s desk
    If signed, the law would take effect immediately, forcing nine counties in Maryland to end their agreements with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
    MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - FEBRUARY 04: ICE agents depart the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building on February 4, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. White House Border Czar Tom Homan announced Wednesday that 700 immigration enforcement personnel would be withdrawn from Minnesota, following weeks of operations and the fatal shooting of two protesters. Homan said the withdrawal would take effect immediately. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
    Maryland Black lawmakers’ priorities: Immigration enforcement, juvenile justice
    Maryland’s Black state lawmakers unveiled a sweeping agenda on Thursday that aims to curb immigration enforcement, ensure that children accused of crimes are held more often in youth custody, promote homeownership and protect health care access.
    THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026 - Del. N. Scott Phillips, a Baltimore County Democrat, announces the priorities of the Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland during a press conference in Annapolis.
    Sphere CEO says Maryland venue may open in under 4 years
    Maryland’s mini Sphere at National Harbor may open in under four years, company CEO James Dolan said during an earnings call.
    A rendering showing a Sphere at the National Harbor.
    Black Olive owner vows to keep restaurant open amid building foreclosure
    A Fells Point mainstay is heading to foreclosure, unless its owners can stop it.
    The Black Olive in the Fells Point neighborhood of Baltimore is heading to foreclosure, unless its owners can stop it.
    Maryland official leading crackdown on drug treatment Medicaid fraud steps down
    The Maryland health official leading an overhaul of the state’s troubled system of drug addiction and mental health treatment programs is stepping down.
    Alyssa Lord, Deputy Secretary for Behavioral Health, testifies during a Baltimore City Council committee hearing on the opioid crisis.
    What to do on Valentine’s weekend in Baltimore: Lena Waithe play and Charmed IRL
    Whether you want to see Emmy winner Lena Waithe’s theater debut or find a missed love connection on Valentine’s Day, we’ve got you covered.
    Emmy winner Lena Waithe will make her theater debut on Thursday, when her play, “trinity,” premieres at Baltimore Center Stage.
    Oh Mary! Mrs. Pickersgill, Baltimore’s Star-Spangled seamstress, turns 250
    Who sewed the flag that inspired The Star-Spangled Banner? Not Betsy Ross, but Baltimore's own Mary Pickersgill, a feisty widow who stitched the massive flag with a team of women in just a few weeks.
    A print of a daguerreotype of Mary Pickersgill hangs at the Star-Spangled Banner Flag House & Museum in Baltimore.
    Streeter: White House snub of Governor Moore is straight-up racist. Say that.
    COLUMN | The fact that it’s so hard for other people to name a thing, a thing is such tiresome gaslighting, Leslie Gray Streeter argues.
    Maryland Gov. Wes Moore was not invited to two White House events during an annual National Governors Association meeting.
    ‘Heated Rivalry’ fandom exposes LGBTQIA+ divide in Baltimore
    For some, love of “Heated Rivalry” has exposed the loss of a once-vibrant gay nightlife in Charm City and splintered its LGBTQIA+ community.
    Actors Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie on Season 1, Episode 1 of "Heated Rivalry."
    Maryland beats Iowa 77-70 to snap the Hawkeyes’ 6-game win streak
    Andre Mills scored 24 points and David Coit added 19 off the bench as the Terps won for the third time in 13 Big Ten games.
    Guard Andre Mills, pictured against Coppin State, led Maryland with 24 points in its win over Iowa on Wednesday night.
    Limits of Moore’s power exposed in State of the State address
    At times seeming during his speech, Gov. Wes Moore seemed contrite, acknowledging that he’d learned some lessons and that his success depended on lawmakers.
    Gov. Wes Moore speaks during his annual State of the State address in the Maryland State House on Wednesday.
    ‘Elevated social dining’ coming to Alex. Brown & Sons Co. building
    A new restaurant, Fruition at 135th, opens in March in the historic Alex. Brown & Sons Co. Building. The new owner described it as an elevated dining experience.
    The Alex. Brown & Sons Co. building at 135 East Baltimore Street. A new eatery with plans to bring premium dining experiences is set to open in the historic building.
    Marylanders warned to beware of unpaid parking ticket text scam
    The Maryland Judiciary warned people about a text message scam related to supposed unpaid parking fees.
    The Maryland Judiciary warned people about a text message scam related to supposed unpaid parking fees.
    Trump administration won’t withhold $700 million from Maryland schools
    The Trump administration dropped a threat to take away federal funds from school districts if they did not comply with demands on DEI.
    Carey Wright, the state superintendent of schools, had said her agency disagreed with the Trump administration’s interpretation of civil rights law.
    UMB wants to put a $300M ‘college town’ in downtown Baltimore
    The University of Maryland, Baltimore, is trying to create a $300 million “college town” near the heart of its downtown campus, featuring high-rise residential buildings.
    A University of Maryland Baltimore building is seen from the upper deck of Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore on September 4, 2024.
    ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star James Van Der Beek dies at 48
    James Van Der Beek, the "Dawson's Creek" actor who became a heartthrob at the turn of the millennium, has died at 48.
    FILE - James Van Der Beek attends the premiere of "The Words" in Los Angeles on Sept. 4, 2012.
    Angel Reese re-signs with Rose BC in Unrivaled, the 3-on-3 women’s basketball league
    Chicago Sky star forward Angel Reese is returning to Unrivaled for the remainder of the 3-on-3 women’s basketball league’s season.
    WNBA star and Randallstown native Angel Reese is returning for the remainer of the season to Unrivaled, the 3-on-3 women’s basketball league.
    Wes Moore’s State of the State: Pushing for redistricting, navigating Trump’s tensions
    Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, in his annual State of the State speech, made a direct appeal to state senators to vote on a new map of congressional boundaries that gives Democrats a chance of a sweep of all eight districts.
    Gov. Wes Moore shakes hands with Senate President Bill Ferguson during his annual State of the State address on Wednesday.
    This Eastern Shore Democrat voted against redistricting. Here’s why.
    Del. Sheree Sample-Hughes says she has some idea of what Maryland Republicans are feeling in terms of redistricting.
    Del. Sheree Sample-Hughes, Eastern Shore Democrat and speaker pro-tem, wears seersucker inside the House Chamber on the last day of session, Sine Die, on April 10, 2023.
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