Local government

As Anne Arundel County Democratic and Republican party leaders decide this weekend on the next state senator for Annapolis and the next delegate for Pasadena, one consideration will rise above all others: Who can hold the seat in 2026 and improve their party’s prospects?

All of Maryland’s 24 jurisdictions experienced increased values amid a tight housing market.

A Howard County community association is pushing to have an unauthorized Go-kart track removed from one homeowner's 11-acre property.

The LGBTQIA+ community anxiously awaits what a Donald Trump presidency will mean for their rights.

Stephen Miller heads America First Legal, which sent warning letters to numerous officials in Maryland jurisdictions it accused of “concealing, harboring or shielding” immigrants.

City Hall and other city-owned buildings reopened on Monday after closing early on Friday to undergo mitigation for Legionella bacteria.

Two more government buildings closed early on Friday after showing elevated levels of Legionella bacteria in the water system, the mayor’s office announced.

Baltimore City embraces a Plan B for rats, so to speak.

What seemed to be the certain destruction of Camp Small has instead brought unexpected opportunity.

Former colleagues described Gilliss as intelligent, professional and "just a lovable guy."

Filed this past July, the lawsuit argues that the tax sale system in Baltimore is unconstitutional.

Former State Sen. Jim Brochin’s rhetoric on detainees troubled many council members whose votes he needs to be named the next county executive in two weeks.

“Loch Raven Overlook” will be constructed near where Tuesday’s deadly shooting occurred in Towson.

The state alleges that the manufacturing company, known for its waterproof Gore-Tex jackets, contaminated the air and waters around its Cecil County facilities with toxic forever chemicals for decades, despite understanding their consequences.

Mayor Brandon Scott, who had to fight through a difficult primary in May, won a second term last month and retook the oath of office Dec. 3, said Wednesday the election was not a factor in his decision to seek a rate increase this month.

The 27-page report, released Wednesday, undercuts accusations of cronyism that swirled around Olszewski this year as he mounted a campaign for Congress.

Fred Homan left county government six years ago, but he remains a constant presence at Baltimore County Council meetings.

After five days of testimony, a judge is set to decide what will happen. The decision could take months.

The program launched in four high schools that dealt with gun violence near their campuses or involving their students.

The Baltimore County Council is poised to select the next county executive from a pool of five candidates.