Community issues

The Trump cost-cutting measures for health research would prompt layoffs, the Johns Hopkins University says.

There are warning signs that a $33 million grant critical to completing the Annapolis climate resilience project at City Dock will not materialize.

Kevin Braswell, a standout basketball player who got his start at Lake Clifton High School and coached internationally, died Monday. He was 46.

Engineers are still working on the design, with the goal of breaking ground on the project in 2027. It’s expected to cost approximately $35 million.

Howard County Councilwoman Deb Jung has proposed a zoning change that would block W.R. Grace’s proposal for a pilot plastic recycling plant at its Columbia headquarters. Opponents applaud the effort, but some worry that it amounts to “spot zoning.”

Three people were airlifted to a hospital after a small plane that took off from a Baltimore County airport crash landed on a mountain in Vermont Wednesday, according to first responders.

Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman, who was found dead along with his wife and dog in their New Mexico home on Wednesday, spent time in Baltimore while he filmed four of his beloved movies.

Howard County officials have announced a number of safety measures after recent fatal shootings in and near The Mall of Columbia.

People leaving Maryland prisons and state-run Baltimore jails often do so with complex medical needs, ranging from substance use disorder, to hypertension and diabetes.

The Orioles are in search of live hot dog racers to perform as Ketchup, Mustard and Relish, the famed Camden Franks.

Ravens kicker Justin Tucker once again denied allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior from multiple massage therapists in the Baltimore area. For the first time, he has also issued an apology.

The National Association of Realtors said Thursday that its Pending Home Sales Index declined 4.6%.

The beloved shoe store, located in the Shops at Kenilworth, will close March 23. They will be having a storewide closing sale beginning March 1.

There’s plenty to do, from a disco revival night for adults to a family friendly musical showcase for students.

Howard County’s most expensive public project, Ellicott City flood mitigation, is overbudget at more than $153 million and counting.

Hundreds of federal workers packed a job fair in Howard County Tuesday night to rehearse in mock interviews, pose for professional headshots and adapt their often lengthy resumes for the private sector.

The operators of The Reprieve are among many addiction and mental health treatment providers — both prospective and established — who have said delays in the state’s bureaucratic machinery are hindering their ability to help Marylanders in the midst of an overdose crisis.

Baltimore Circuit Judge Jennifer B. Schiffer said she will issue a written opinion on Syed’s motion for a reduction of his sentence under the Juvenile Restoration Act.

A judge declared a mistrial on Wednesday in the case of an Annapolis man charged in what authorities say was a hate-driven shooting that killed three men and injured three others in 2023.

While residents can’t pay their bills online, they can pay by phone with a credit card or e-check.