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Maryland’s minimum wage is going up in 2023, but fewer people than ever actually earn so little now
Maryland workers who earn minimum wage should see a bump in their next paycheck after the new year.
The Baltimore Banner and WYPR’s best collaborations of 2022
Read and hear some of The Banner and WYPR’s best collaborations of 2022.
Seniors are flocking back to school to mentor Baltimore City students who ‘need it more than ever’
Some Baltimore City Public Schools students may see an unfamiliar face in the classroom next year as local senior citizens are returning to schools to offer guidance and mentorship to students.
What is Johnny Olszewski’s political future?
Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski will not pledge to complete his second four-year term, which he won in a landslide election last month.
What’s the history of Rheb’s Candies?
A chocolate-covered holiday story.
Meet the man who wants to become Baltimore County’s next police chief
Dennis Delp is the interim top cop in Baltimore County as officials continue a nationwide search to replace former chief Melissa Hyatt.
Who was Myrtle Hazard, and why is there a ship named after her? | Maryland Curiosity Bureau
A pioneering Coast Guard enlistee from Baltimore is the namesake of the USCG Cutter Myrtle Hazard.
New Annapolis kayak launch, boardwalk and ‘living shoreline’ secures federal grant funding
Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley envisions a new dock, a living shoreline, a boardwalk, a place to launch kayaks and other amenities.
Baltimore County’s landfill transforms rotting garbage gas into electricity to combat climate change
Baltimore County officials have a goal of using 100% renewable energy by 2026 to curb the county government’s contribution to climate change.
Turner Station residents fear rising tides will leave their homes underwater without action
The Baltimore County community near Bear Creek is fighting higher floodwaters as climate change threatens the future of the neighborhood.
What’s the controversy with the Roland Water Tower in Hoes Heights? | The Maryland Curiosity Bureau
A seemingly innocent planning project has re-aggravated some long-standing racial wounds in a historically Black neighborhood.
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Parents fight to keep Southwest Baltimore elementary school open
The Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners voted to close Steuart Hill Academic Academy in January, but parents were hoping their appeal to state officials would keep the doors open.
Why are there so many deer everywhere?
Is Maryland’s deer population off the charts right now, or does it just feel that way?
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What’s With The Abandoned Coffin Of Mathilda Lorenz?
An empty coffin appears, then vanishes, without explanation. What happened?
More Black candidates ran for office in Baltimore County than ever, but diversity remains unchanged
Recently-reelected Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski promised to push forward an effort to add more council seats to the board in 2023, a move that could mean another chance for representation.
Baltimore County will hunt for the worst potholes with laser technology
The process of using a 3D laser is more objective than drivers searching for roadways in poor condition which would require repairs, officials said.
Thousands died from drug overdoses in Maryland, but fatalities declined slightly
Maryland Department of Health data shows the vast majority of overdose deaths stemmed from fentanyl.
Electric utilities push state regulator to roll back consumer protections
The state mandated payment plans for up to two years for low-income customers behind on electric bills during the coronavirus pandemic.
