Local government

The Anne Arundel County Council unanimously passed legislation to allow it and the county executive to add money to the nascent public campaign financing fund.

At-large Council member Evan Glass said the “Hero Act” legislation was inspired by the death of a county firefighter earlier this year.

Montgomery County’s Inspector General is the only office of its kind in Maryland that acts as a watchdog for its county school system. That could soon change.

Several members of the Baltimore City Council raised concerns that the legislation would chase Black residents from the city.

Weeks after reprimanding The Greene Turtle for the sports bar’s “Thirsty Thursday” promotions, Baltimore County officials are coming after more Towson bars accused of serving minors.

Albornoz will replace the previous director, Robin Riley, who retired earlier this year.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott will reorganize his top staff for the second time in six months.

Virtually all of the Chesapeake Bay’s shoreline is privately owned, which means taxpayer-funded waterfront improvements go to properties with limited public access.

Annapolis is about to pick a new mayor for the first time in eight years in an election that will also remake the City Council. Here are thoughts on what makes a good mayor from people who’ve done the job.

Celeste Iroha, a Democrat, has dropped out of the county executive race after campaigning on investing in schools, protecting the environment and preventing homelessness.

Hours after Gabe Albornoz announced Thursday that he would resign from his at-large seat, the Montgomery County Council announced a plan to fill it.

A former Howard County hearing examiner is calling out the County Council for voting in closed session not to renew her contract, a decision that she says should have been made in an open meeting.

At-large Montgomery County Council member Gabe Albornoz is stepping down in December, he announced Thursday. This creates a hole on the council that will be temporarily filled by an appointment.

Howard County voters have the chance in 2026 to elect the first woman executive in 40 years and the first-ever Black woman executive.

About 84% of Marylanders said they worry sometimes or every day about money.

Anne Arundel County officials announced they were reopening the Discovery Village Boat Ramp, having negotiated a new lease with the property owner. Its closure spurred public backlash.

The deal, announced this month, calls for 14 tax-exempt city institutions to make annual payments to the city starting at $6 million in 2027 and escalating to $12 million by 2030.

The new rules will limit each side of a city block, defined as a “block face,” with no more than 10% of short-term rentals.

Gaithersburg mayor Jud Ashman wants a third term. Challenger Tiffany Kelly says the city needs a change.

Montgomery County leaders say they can plug some of the holes the federal government is punching in the local economy — but not all.