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    Center: Most Maryland state agencies get Ds and Fs on environmental justice ‘scorecard’
    The grading found inconsistencies in the agencies’ pursuit of equity and justice, and the center’s director says the governor must act to make fighting environmental racism a priority.
    Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan speaks at Politics & Eggs, a political speakers series at St. Anselm College in Manchester, N.H., on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2022. Hogan, a Republican finishing his second term as governor, is weighing a run for president in 2024.
    Seasoned Maryland politicians race for comptroller seat
    A Baltimore City delegate and Harford county executive want to be Maryland’s next top financial officer.
    (L) Republican Barry Glassman and Democrat Brooke Lierman, are the Maryland candidate for State Comptroller.
    Four details from the Maryland governor debate between Wes Moore and Dan Cox
    Cox had difficulty with his message and the format, while both candidates referenced Gov. Larry Hogan.
    Dan Cox stands at a lectern in the center of the stage. Wes Moore stands at a lectern stage left. Stage right, the debate moderator and panelists sit at desks.
    Three key moments from Maryland’s governor debate between Dan Cox and Wes Moore
    Wednesday's debate is likely to be the only one of the campaign.
    Supporters for both Wes and Cox showed up to show their support during a televised debate on Wednesday afternoon at Maryland Public Television.
    Moore and Cox lean into national issues during Maryland governor debate
    The candidates attacked each other as extremist members of their respective parties with radical views on nationally prominent political issues, from abortion to policing to election integrity.
    Dan Cox stands behind a lectern with his left hand raised. Wes Moore stands behind a lectern on the other side of the stage.
    Health department pulls requests to outsource services at Western Maryland Hospital Center
    The health department plans to proceed with the contracts through standard procurement procedures, according to the agency secretary.
    The Western Maryland Hospital Center, with 123 beds, cares for a wide range of patients. It would be closed under a state plan.
    Restaurant: ‘Unite the Right’ Republican rally was never booked
    Mother’s Peninsula Grille in Arnold never booked the planned Oct. 22 rally, according to a statement posted on social media.
    A screen grab of the Unite The Right fundraiser event
    Video: Watch the Maryland governor debate between Republican Dan Cox and Democrat Wes Moore
    It will be their first — and likely only — televised debate.
    Dan Cox and Wes Moore.
    ‘Unite the Right’ rally planned by former Maryland GOP candidate Kim Klacik renamed ‘Maryland United’
    Event is planned for Oct. 22 in Arnold and will feature Republican candidates for office and a musician who is a former contestant on "The Bachelor."
    A screen grab of the Unite The Right fundraiser event
    Baltimore-based artist has work included in Target’s Latino Heritage Month collection
    Jen White-Johnson sees collection as an opportunity to spotlight her Afro-Latina culture.
    Jen White-Johnson, a Baltimore-based artist, designed a tumbler ($10) and a now sold out t-shirt ($13) for the Latino Heritage Month collection at Target.
    State employee labor union asks Maryland spending board to oppose ‘urgent’ health care contracts
    A state health department spokesperson said the contracts align with a 20-year plan to downsize and close multiple public health care facilities across Maryland.
    The Western Maryland Hospital Center, with 123 beds, cares for a wide range of patients. It would be closed under a state plan.
    Former Maryland GOP candidate Kim Klacik planning rally using same name as deadly Charlottesville event
    The “Unite the Right” rally will feature Republican candidates and a former “The Bachelor” contestant-turned-country-musician, James McCoy Taylor.
    A screen grab of the Unite The Right fundraiser event
    Morgan State University homecoming
    What does Homecoming mean at a traditionally Historic Black College and University? The Morgan State University homecoming shows a chance to connect with old peers and give back to the school.
    The Morgan Sate University band performs during the halftime show at the homecoming game versus Norfolk State University.
    Purdue edges Maryland 31-29 as late penalty costs Terps a chance to tie game
    Maryland drops to 4-2 with loss, prepares to face Indiana next weekend
    Jacob Copeland of the Maryland Terrapins makes a catch in the second quarter against Jamari Brown of the Purdue Boilermakers at SECU Stadium on in College Park.
    Overworked Maryland public defenders near unionization after 2-year campaign
    Head of Maryland Defenders Union cites “unsustainable workloads” and low pay as challenges to adequately representing the state’s poorest defendants.
    The Maryland Public Defender's Office, led by director of special litigation Deborah Katz Levi (left) and Amelia McDonnell-Parry, have created a database that pulls in all kinds of information about allegations of police misconduct.
    Banner political notes: Sharp questions about Baltimore County courtesy; HRC and Moore; it’s still crab season
    The longstanding practice of “councilmanic courtesy” was called into question during Baltimore County Council’s Monday meeting.
    Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
    Maryland voters will have a choice about forgiving marijuana crimes
    If the November referendum, also known as Question 4, passes, anyone currently being held in a state prison or local detention center on a simple possession conviction can file a motion requesting release next year.
    A demonstrator waves a flag with marijuana leaves depicted on it outside of the White House on April 2, 2016, in Washington. Maryland voters will have the choice to forgive marijuana crimes on November's ballot.
    Maryland’s highest court allows early counting of mail ballots in general election
    Elections officials had worried that process might drag on for weeks
    Ballot counters remove ballots from the envelopes.
    Homecoming at Morgan State University, other HBCUs is a cultural phenomenon
    Homecoming at an HBCU represents an opportunity to see familiar faces and new ones and experience the promise of a safe space where Blackness is celebrated.
    Azikiwe Deveaux, 47, is founder of Events 4 Good People (E4GP), an event coordinator and event productions company.  This year, his event at Rye Street Tavern is expected to attract 1,000 people. In all, this weekend, he will throw five Morgan State homecoming related events. (Paul Newson for The Baltimore Banner)
    One Maryland One Book returns to help us flex our empathy muscles
    Maryland Humanities’ One Maryland One Book program has returned after a three-year hiatus with an author talk from Naima Coster.
    Naima Coster's Headshot, courtesy of the author.
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