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Despite openings in Annapolis for governor, attorney general and comptroller, some observers feared it would be hard to spur voters into action this year.

The Democratic primary race is getting closer between Baltimore County State's Attorney Scott Shellenberger and challenger Robbie Leonard, attorney and Maryland Democratic Party secretary. Results of other county races also shaping up.

The circumstances surrounding the incident are still being investigated, authorities say.

It's been a month since state officials detected lead in the paint, and residents want a more transparent and thorough inspection.

The Board of Municipal and Zoning Appeals voted last October to give Vaughn Greene Funeral Services permission to install a crematorium. Neighbors filed a petition in Baltimore City Circuit Court and now await a judge’s decision.

Baltimore County State’s Attorney Scott Shellenberger is fighting to defend his 16-year incumbency Tuesday night as early voting and Tuesday ballots were counted, giving reformist challenger Robbie Leonard a lead of less than a percentage point.

Hosts for Humanity, a small nonprofit that assists people traveling to Baltimore for healthcare, is relaunching next month and broadening its scope to welcome those coming here for abortions. Already, 15 new families have signed up to be hosts.

City workers said the decrepit condition of a sexual health clinic building provides a window into a much larger problem with old Baltimore buildings.

Sarah Ann Street alley homes and home of the Eaddy family to be removed from development plans.

Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. and three council Democrats are elevating two primary campaigns for open County Council seats in the 1st and 6th Districts, which include Catonsville and Towson.

While finger-pointing over missing and damaged campaign signs have consumed oxygen in the Republican primary for Baltimore County executive, incumbent Democrat Johnny Olszewski is sitting on a war chest of more than $1.9 million.

Lor Tush, known for its bamboo toilet paper and community service, has introduced Geekin’, a new coffee.

Release of first full-color images from the telescope marks the culmination of more than three decades of work.

The work is daunting, but one they say they love.

Lawyers are reporting an uptick in concerns about wills, status of marriages and power of attorney.

Refugees in Reservoir Hill share concerns about housing quality, neighborhood safety and whether financial support will run out before they’re able to become self-sufficient.

Friday's Supreme Court ruling striking down Roe v. Wade drew strong reactions from Maryland leaders.

Catholic leaders react to the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade; Baltimore Archbishop Lori expresses ‘gratitude and thankfulness.’

Members of the Baltimore-area LGBTQ community worry about the fate of same-sex marriage after Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas suggested the decision should be reconsidered.