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State lawmakers representing Howard County plan to introduce a bill next session aimed at raising tax rates for a proposed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in Elkridge.

A local nonprofit is offering free rides this Halloween weekend to help keep revelers safe.

Under Armour reached a tentative agreement in summer 2025 to sell its former Tide Point headquarters in Locust Point to Baltimore developer Mark Sapperstein of 28 Walker Development. But that deal never formally closed, and Sapperstein confirmed that he is no longer under contract to purchase it.

Cycling safety advocates are renewing their call for tighter regulations on electric motorcycles and similar devices after a 14-year-old died while riding one in Anne Arundel County last week.

A lawsuit was filed Thursday in federal court against Howard County and three police officers in the aftermath of the fatal shooting of Alex LaMorie, a Columbia resident with autism.

Jefferson “Jeff” Wright, an accomplished litigator who worked at Miles & Stockbridge for more than three decades, died Sept. 20 of cancer. He was 71.

Baltimore’s economic development arm recently invested $275,000 in the Baltimore Watch Company.

Baltimore’s fourth-quarter issues have now carried over to Jesse Minter’s tenure.

When the planned community of Columbia was designed, it included everything people needed to live, but not to die.

The latest Maryland School Report Card shows that 36 of 207 Montgomery County Public Schools earned top marks, up from 18 campuses the year prior.

Dolores Huerta, the legendary labor organizer whose advocacy improved conditions for migrant farm workers in the nation’s fruit and vegetable fields and persuaded presidents to do more for women’s equality and immigrant rights, died Wednesday. She was 96.

Here's where the Montgomery County executive candidates stand on three key public safety questions.

Mark Sapperstein of 28 Walker Development said he has a contract to buy about 90 acres of undeveloped land in South Baltimore.

What to know about the Trump administration’s lawsuit brought against Anne Arundel County Public Schools.

Former NFL quarterback, activist and author Colin Kaepernick will be at MahoganyBooks in Glenarden tomorrow for a book signing event.

Prince George’s County officials have closed an elementary school for the remainder of the week due to a flu-like illness that has infected over 50 students and staff.

The chain, which is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, has 42 restaurants in 15 states, according to its website.

Melanie Wagner, 53, of Parkton, a former accounting associate at the St. Paul’s Schools, pleaded guilty in Baltimore County Circuit Court to theft between $25,000 to under $100,000.

After years of pressure from residents and environmental regulators, Baltimore will expand an aid program for homeowners facing sewage backups, Mayor Brandon Scott announced Wednesday.

Student loans and federal taxes make up the bulk of the Essex couple’s debts.