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    Federal contractor bleeding $110K a month amid shutdown, braces for more
    The shutdown is leaving contractors, like Prince George’s County-based Melwood, reevaluating their future and asking: How reliable is the federal government anymore?
    Founded in the 1960s and based in Prince George’s County, Melwood Inc. is the nonprofit umbrella organization for three related companies that support people with a wide range of disabilities.
    Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House
    The final Senate vote, 60-40, broke a grueling stalemate that lasted more than six weeks as Democrats demanded that Republicans negotiate with them to extend health care tax credits that expire Jan. 1.
    The 41-day shutdown could last a few more days as members of the House, which has been on recess since mid-September, return to Washington to vote on the legislation.
    Maryland’s plan to turn train lots into housing starts with Odenton
    Maryland on Monday marked a milestone in its mission to develop parking lots along the MARC Penn Line.
    A preliminary rendering of the transit-oriented development project at the Odenton MARC station. Officials have selected two local builders, Homes for America and Questar Properties, to construct the multi-use development.
    While Trump threatens controllers, US flight cancellations will drag on even after shutdown ends
    Air travelers should expect worsening cancellations and delays this week even if the government shutdown ends.
    An arriving Southwest Airlines flight lands at BWI Marshall Airport as others prepare for departure at the start of the busy holiday travel week.
    Maryland sees first snow of the season as temperatures drop statewide
    Maryland’s first cold snap of the season has arrived, bringing snow in the mountains, freezing temperatures to its southern counties and a sharp temperature drop statewide.
    Parts of Western Maryland could see up to 4 inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service.
    What’s in the deal to end the government shutdown and what happens next
    A legislative package to end the government shutdown appears on track after a handful of Democrats joined with Republicans to break the impasse.
    Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., is surrounded by congressional reporters looking for updates on a plan to end the 38-day government shutdown, at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Nov. 7, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
    Decades-long Chesapeake Bay cleanup pushed off to 2040. Some worry it’s not enough.
    Officials from Maryland, home to the Chesapeake’s largest and most depleted waters, had pushed for loftier goals but were outvoted by other states.
    An eroded Chesapeake Bay shoreline is seen on Middle Hoopers Island.
    Smaller Thanksgiving, no Christmas presents: Federal workers fear future as shutdown breaks record
    The Banner checked in with Maryland's federal workers to hear how they’ve been spending their time if they’re furloughed and living without paychecks during the record-breaking shutdown.
    Senate takes first step toward ending the government shutdown
    As the Senate held a rare Sunday session, the Republican leader said a potential deal was “coming together” on the government shutdown. But there was no guarantee it would end an impasse now stretching to 40 days.
    Senate Majority Leader John Thune says a deal to reopen the government is "coming together."
    John Harbaugh almost got emotional after a win vs. the Vikings. The Ravens know why.
    The Ravens still have a ways to go. But look at how far they’ve come in just under a month’s time, from 1-5 to 4-5.
    MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 09: Head coach John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens looks on during the fourth quarter in the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
    Trump booed as 1st sitting US president at regular-season NFL game since 1978
    Donald Trump became the first sitting president in nearly a half-century at a regular-season NFL game, attending the Washington Commanders’ contest against the Detroit Lions on Sunday.
    President Donald Trump, center, gestures to the crowd alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, left, and Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris, as they attend an NFL football game between the Commanders and the Detroit Lions at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md., Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025.
    Ravens 27, Vikings 19: Despite imperfections, the winning streak grows
    The Ravens won the turnover battle, 3-0, and won even without vintage performances from Lamar Jackson or Derrick Henry.
    Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman (7) is tackled by Minnesota Vikings cornerback Isaiah Rodgers (2) short of a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Minneapolis.
    Freshman Addi Mack takes over as No. 10 Terps beat Hoyas 85-66
    Freshman Lea Bartelme added 13 points for Maryland (3-0), which closed the game on a 38-9 run.
    Addi Mack, center, of Maryland, pictured against NC State, scored 23 points Sunday as the Terps beat Georgetown.
    Paul Tagliabue, commissioner during NFL’s return to Baltimore, dies at 84
    During Tagliabue’s tenure, NFL football returned to Baltimore when owner Art Modell relocated the Cleveland Browns in 1996 and renamed the franchise the Ravens.
    FILE - NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue delivers his State of the NFL remarks ahead of Super Bowl XL in Detroit, in this Friday, Feb. 3, 2006, file photo. Tagliabue will be enshrined as part of the 2020 class voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
    Trump administration demands states ‘undo’ full SNAP payouts
    President Donald Trump’s administration is demanding states “undo” full SNAP benefits paid out under judges’ orders last week.
    FILE - SNAP EBT information sign is displayed at a gas station in Riverwoods, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, file)
    Flight cuts from government shutdown strain a supply chain that’s already stretched thin
    The Federal Aviation Administration’s announcement of a 10% reduction in flight capacity across 40 major U.S. airports could put a strain on air cargo as the peak holiday season approaches.
    FILE - A FedEx cargo plane is shown on the tarmac at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, Tuesday, April 20, 2021, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
    Senate president’s redistricting stand has started a Democratic family feud
    Party leaders, rank and file want an opportunity to fight back against President Donald Trump
    Senate President Bill Ferguson makes statements about the session prior to a bill signing at the Maryland Statehouse on April 8, 2025.
    Maryland preps for winter as NOAA predicts warmer temperatures
    While the weather will bring a chill to the Baltimore area this week, a warmer winter could be ahead in Maryland, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
    The Looks Much Better Now mural is seen on 22nd Street early February, 12, 2025, following a snowstorm that started the previous evening.
    Carr throws 3 TD passes on snowy night to lead No. 10 Notre Dame past Navy, 49-10
    Navy (7-2) played without quarterback Blake Horvath after he was injured last week in a 31-17 loss to North Texas.
    Braxton Woodson of Navy celebrates the Midshipmen's only touchdown in Saturday night’s 49-10 loss at Notre Dame.
    IRS Direct File won’t be available next year. Here’s what that means for taxpayers
    IRS Direct File, the electronic system for filing tax returns for free, will not be offered next year, the Trump administration has confirmed.
    WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 20: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Building is seen on February 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Internal Revenue Service will begin laying off roughly 6,000 employees in the middle of tax season as the Trump administration pushes to downsize the federal workforce through the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
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