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    Prince George’s planning chair resigns, avoiding showdown with County Council
    Darryl Barnes resigned over the weekend as chair of the Prince George’s County Planning Board amid investigations into alleged misconduct.
    Darryl Barnes has resigned as the chair of the Prince George’s County Planning Board.
    A mini Columbia decades in the making is coming to Prince George’s County
    A long-planned community in northern Prince George’s County held a ceremonial groundbreaking. Konterra could one day have several thousand housing units.
    Thursday, May 14, 2026 — Politicians and developers participate in 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.
    There’s a convention center arms race in America. Can Baltimore afford to compete?
    A task force of state and local leaders is recommending a roughly $1 billion convention center modernization to boost spending and tourism in downtown Baltimore.
    People walk along Pratt Street past the Baltimore Convention Center.
    Braveboy moves to oust beleaguered Prince George’s planning board chair
    Darryl Barnes is facing misconduct allegations documented in an 11-page complaint.
    Darryl Barnes, center, the chair of the Prince George’s County Planning Board, is accused of misconduct.
    Baltimore County needs 19,000 new affordable homes. It has struggled to build 1,000.
    Baltimore County agreed in 2016 to build 1,000 affordably priced homes. The need has since ballooned.
    Addyson Woodham, 5, rides her bike as her father, Torrieual Woodham, grills outside their Dundalk home. The Woodham family lives in a two-story rental they say has water damage, bug infestations and collapsed ceilings.
    The Mall in Columbia welcomes police outpost and 7 new businesses
    More than a year after Howard County officials pledged to increase police presence at The Mall in Columbia, law enforcement is preparing to move in — along with more than a half dozen new businesses.
    Interior of the Mall in Columbia in Columbia, Md. on Monday, May 19, 2025.
    Hutzell: As Chesapeake Bay ferry proposals flounder, the future is a water taxi
    COLUMN | Ferry travel is a romantic idea, but when romance hits political and fiscal reality, the water gets a little rough. Chesapeake Bay proposals are — at best — delayed.
    Pat Vaillant pilots a water taxi for Watermark Journey in Annapolis, a cruise and tour company.
    Council faces $152 million budget gap
    The Montgomery County Council is considering ways to plug a $152 million hole in the budget.
    The Montgomery County Council is considering ways to plug a $152 million hole in the budget.
    Council approves union contracts, ending skirmish over raises during tight budget year
    The County Council voted to approve labor agreements that three unions reached with County Executive Marc Elrich and his administration.
    The County Council voted to approve labor agreements that three unions reached with County Executive Marc Elrich and his administration.
    After years of sitting on Baltimore’s big pit, will this developer finally get a tax break?
    After years of sitting empty, a pit in downtown Baltimore might finally get redevelopment thanks to a new tax break program.
    After years of sitting empty, this pit in downtown Baltimore might finally get redevelopment thanks to a new tax break program.
    Hutzell: Bridges fast and slow: A reality check on building the new Key
    COLUMN | China built a bridge in 42 hours. China built the world’s tallest bridge in four years. Why can’t America build more like China? Before we get any more freaked out on the latest Key Bridge setback, here’s some perspective on building bridges.
    News conference attendees listen to remarks being given about the newly unveiled design for the Francis Scott Key bridge rebuild at Tradepoint Atlantic in Edgemere, Md. on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
    In Derwood, the state’s ‘most advanced’ clean energy project is coming online
    Officials on Thursday are celebrating the completion of a microgrid project at the county’s transit depot in Derwood.
    The upgraded transit depot in Derwood is powering the county’s transition from diesel-powered Ride-On buses. Within its fleet of about 400, the county has about 70 electric buses.Within its fleet of about 400, the county has about 70 electric buses.
    Council passes previously stalled Unmask ICE bill
    The County Council voted to prohibit law enforcement officers from wearing masks or face coverings while on duty in Montgomery County.
    At-Large Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando speaks during a council session for electing a new president from the current council at the Montgomery County Council Office Building in Rockville, MD.
    Streeter: To some of us, the decline of Towson Town Center is personal
    You might see Towson Town Center as an emptying mall, but those of us who grew up around here know we're losing something more than just stores.
    The Towson Town Center mall earlier this month.
    Fake deeds, real money: New York investors accused of another Baltimore scam
    A February lawsuit alleges New York investors got $1.7 million using fabricated property records.
    A February lawsuit alleges New York investors got $1.7 million using fabricated property records for 11 rowhouses in Baltimore.
    At Six Flags site, mixed feelings on what’s to come
    Residents are hoping that the new owners, which include Kevin Durant’s 35V, make good on their promises to listen to community feedback.
    Friday, Aug. 15, 2025 — The roller coasters of Six Flags America are seen above the tree line near Bowie.
    Anne Arundel preserves 47 acres outside Annapolis for walking trails, wildlife
    Anne Arundel County officials on Monday celebrated the preservation of 47 acres of woodlands around Saltworks Creek, a tributary of the Severn River.
    Some of the newly preserved land near Saltworks Creek in Anne Arundel County. The land is just off Bestgate Road.
    Ocean City’s Airbnb war pits neighbors against neighbors
    Proposed restrictions on short-term rentals in Ocean City's quietest neighborhoods snowballed into one of the biggest controversies in a generation for the vacation town.
    The residential neighborhood of Mallard Island has become a flash point for the local short term rental debate in Ocean City.
    DoorDash benefits program gives Maryland drivers access to paid leave, emergency savings
    A controversial benefits program gave delivery drivers an opportunity they never imagined — paid time off.
    A food delivery motorcycle rider waits for the traffic light to change March 30, 2020, in Lone Tree, Colo.
    Edmondson Village Shopping Center will include medical provider, Meals on Wheels, Dunkin’
    The developer behind rejuvenating the Edmondson Village Shopping Center in West Baltimore celebrated progress and new tenants with Gov. Wes Moore, Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott and the community.
    Lyneir Richardson, CEO of Chicago Trend, and local investors and business owners joined Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, Maryland Governor Wes Moore, and other elected officials to tout progress at the site during a press conference at the Edmondson Village shopping center in West Baltimore on Monday.
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