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Thursday, May 14, 2026 — Prince George’s County executive Aisha Braveboy speaks at a ceremonial groundbreaking as Konterra Realty and Gould Property Company begin construction of the downtown of Konterra, a much-anticipated 1,400-acre, mixed-use, walkable community taking shape along the I-95 corridor at the meeting point of Anne Arundel, Montgomery, Prince George’s and Howard counties.
Braveboy’s mediation, Moore’s calls carried Prince George’s through Sphere negotiations
The Prince George’s County executive navigated weeks of mounting tension to reach an agreement that advanced the National Harbor Sphere project.
FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 4, 2026 - A sign opposing data centers stands in the grass outside a Baptist church in Joppatowne.
Most Maryland residents don’t want new data centers, UMBC poll finds
More than three-quarters of Marylanders oppose new data centers being built in the state and in their communities, according to a poll from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County’s Institute of Politics.
Newly renovated Rash Field Park is one way Baltimore’s gotten prettier since the president’s last visit.
Streeter: What I hope President Trump saw when he visited Baltimore
COLUMN | President Trump is famously not a fan of Baltimore, but after his visit to the area this week, I’m curious about what he saw and what he should focus on if he ever comes back.
Question 3 on Maryland mail ballot.
Majority opposes redistricting amendment in UMBC poll
Just 25% of likely voters said they would vote for a constitutional amendment on redistricting that will appear as Question 3 on general election ballots, according to a poll from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County’s Institute of Politics.
Supporters of both governor candidates outside the studios at Maryland Public Television Tuesday. Democratic Gov. Wes Moore and Republican nominee Dan Cox recorded a debate that airs Tuesday evening.
Fact-checking Wes Moore and Dan Cox’s governor debate
Gov. Wes Moore and Dan Cox questioned each other’s relationship with the truth during their first, and likely only, debate ahead of the November election.
Asked during Maryland’s lone gubernatorial debate Tuesday whether he would serve a full second term if reelected, Gov. Wes Moore declined to commit, leaving open questions about his political future.
Gov. Wes Moore doesn’t commit to full second term if reelected
Moore, a Democrat who has been the subject of speculation about a possible 2028 White House bid, gave a roundabout answer that left the door open for his future plans.
Gov. Wes Moore speaks to reporters immediately following a gubernatorial debate Tuesday. Moore said the White House prevented him from speaking at a job announcement later Tuesday.
Trump White House bars Moore from speaking at Baltimore County event
Other Democrats were also expected to attend but pulled out after Moore’s removal.
Dan Cox, left, and Gov. Wes Moore face off Tuesday in what could be their only debate.
Dan Cox and Wes Moore face off in a governor debate Tuesday. Here’s what to know.
The hourlong debate will be prerecorded and broadcast on local news channels and radio stations and streamed online at The Banner at 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Green Party gubernatorial candidate Andy Ellis, right, and his running mate, Owen Silverman Andrews, file for office in September 2025.
Meet the third-party candidates who weren’t invited to the Maryland governor’s debate
Neither Green Party candidate Andy Ellis nor Working Class Party candidate Cathy White met Maryland Public Television’s requirements for inclusion in the debate.
From left, Democratic candidate Gov. Wes Moore and Republican candidate Dan Cox.
UMBC Poll: Moore leads Cox in race for governor by 2-to-1 margin
If Maryland’s election for governor were held today, incumbent Democratic Gov. Wes Moore would pull in more than twice as many votes as Republican challenger Dan Cox, according to a new poll from UMBC.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 - Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announces the latest round of grants through his ENOUGH initiative, which supports community-led programs in neighborhoods with high rates of child poverty. He spoke on Wednesday at Hill Street Park in Frederick's Golden Mile, a designated ENOUGH community.
Is Gov. Wes Moore delivering on his ‘audacious’ promise to end child poverty?
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s political origin story began with frustration over childhood poverty and the realization he could do more as an elected official — but it’s unclear whether his efforts to end child poverty are bearing fruit.
FILE - Federal agents walk down a street while conducting immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis, Feb. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy, File)
Trump administration sues Maryland, counties over law enforcement mask ban
The federal government is suing the state of Maryland over a new law that bans law enforcement officers from wearing masks, one of several measures in the state aimed at reining in federal immigration enforcement.
Gov. Wes Moore makes remarks on Thursday, September 24, 2026 in College Park, MD during the Quantum World Congress. The Quantum World Congress gathered together quantum computing scientists, CEOs, governments, and investors for lectures and exhibitions.
Moore wanted to ‘supercharge’ Maryland data centers. Now he’s changing course.
Moore is trying to balance the allure of an economic driver that has labor support against calls for regulation from environmentalists and community groups.
MTA Light Rail trains traverse the Howard Street corridor in downtown Baltimore.
The state’s proposed transit budget reveals pain for Baltimore while DC suburbs gain
Baltimore’s public transit network isn’t expanding anytime soon.
People cast their votes at Liberty Elementary, located at 3901 Maine Avenue in Baltimore, on Tuesday. At 6:30 p.m., the polling location was empty save for a few voters.
Second poll finds more supportive view of Maryland redistricting vote
The new poll shows 40% of likely voters would vote for an amendment to the state constitution that could make congressional gerrymandering easier. Another 35% were opposed, and 25% were not sure.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore joined a list of state leaders proposing regulations for data centers, but stopped short of calling for a pause or ban.
Facing data center backlash, Moore lays out a plan but not a pause
The announcement comes as concerns about data center growth have become a top political issue across Maryland and the country
Gov. Wes Moore announced a series of proposals to regulate artificial intelligence in Maryland.
Moore proposes AI rules to protect Marylanders, wading into national debate
“With the speed with which AI is moving, Marylanders deserve guardrails that safeguard their rights, privacy, and dignity,” Moore said in a statement Tuesday morning.
Maryland voters will decide in November whether to alter the state’s constitution in a way that would make congressional gerrymandering easier. A statewide poll shows 41% opposition to the measure.
Maryland redistricting question faces significant opposition, poll finds
Among politicians, the opinions on redistricting have fallen squarely along party lines, with Democrats supporting the ballot question and Republicans opposed. This poll represents the first assessment of how Maryland residents feel about the issue as the election approaches.
Two men sit on a couch holding microphones. The man on the right holds his right arm up in the air. A coffee table in front of them has champagne flutes and a bottle of champagne.
Moore, Scott to appear on Fat Joe podcast amid controversy over slur
Fat Joe, the Puerto Rican and Cuban rapper known for hits with Ashanti and Jennifer Lopez, has drawn criticism after using a racial slur on a podcast this month.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced an executive action Monday that increases the minimum wage to $18 an hour for direct state contract employees at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Moore announces $18 minimum wage for some BWI workers
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced an executive action Monday that increases the minimum wage to $18 an hour for direct state contract employees at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
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