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    Baltimore settles ‘ghost gun’ lawsuit: Maker halting sales, ads in Maryland
    Polymer80, one of the largest makers of parts for ghost guns, agreed to curtail its business in Maryland and to stop selling its parts to Maryland residents in neighboring states.
    Polymer80 80% frames for Glock Inc. pistols for sale at Hiram's Guns / Firearms Unknown store in El Cajon, California, U.S., on Monday, April 26, 2021.
    Olszewski withdraws controversial Baltimore County development bill
    A “compromise” bill is forthcoming, the county executive’s office said Tuesday.
    A small black and white sign reads 'No Apartments, No Compromise' stuck in the snowy ground in front of a suburban street.
    Who might replace Johnny Olszewski Jr. if he goes to Congress?
    Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski Jr. is running for Congress. Here’s what happens to the county executive position if he wins.
    Johnny Olszewski Jr., a candidate for Congress, poses with lawmakers who endorsed him, as well as Duane "Shorty" Davis, to his left, on Lawyers Mall in Annapolis on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024.
    MTA to get over $213M in federal funding to replace light rail cars
    The Maryland Transit Administration is getting a federal and state funding boost to modernize its aging light rail cars.
    Exterior of a Light Rail train heading to BWI Airport at Camden Station in Baltimore on 8/11/22.
    Letters: Is justice being served in treatment of Mosby family?
    Bishop Donte Hickman, pastor of Southern Baptist Church in Baltimore, asks what purpose would a prison sentence for former State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby actually serve.
    Bishop Donte Hickman, pastor of Southern Baptist Church in Baltimore, asks whether justice would truly be served by sentencing Marilyn Mosby to prison.
    Maryland LGBT population lower than national average, study says
    Even though the South has more LGBTQ adults than any other region of the country, Maryland actually has a lower percentage of people who identify as LGBTQ, according to a recent report.
    Brandon Gruszczynski stands for a portrait inside the Baltimore Eagle on Jan. 5, 2024.
    Banner political notes: Assembly hears renter protection bills; clearing the decks for Hogan
    Landlords would have to choose from a list of reasons to not renew a lease approved in each jurisdiction, and then include that reason on the written notice provided to the tenant.
    Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
    Howard County public library employees vote to form union
    Howard County public library employees voted this week to unionize and join a local branch of AFSCME. The union will represent around 200 workers.
    The new union will represent more than 200 Howard County public library employees across the system’s seven branches.
    Baltimore Comptroller Bill Henry’s valentines are funny, earnest and awkward
    “I am contractually obligated to declare my feelings for you,” declares a valentine from Comptroller Bill Henry.
    Comptroller Bill Henry released a handful of funny, and fiscally responsible, valentines.
    Baltimore approved to seek millions in housing money lost to administrative errors
    After missing out on about $10 million in federal housing dollars, city officials have received approval to seek reimbursement for some of the money.
    The exterior of Baltimore City Hall as seen on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023.
    Scott administration delivers long-promised deal to buy hotels for shelters
    The deal comes nearly three years after the mayor called executing such a purchase his “top priority.”
    Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott gives remarks during the 2nd annual Homeless Persons' Memorial Day service at McKeldin Square in Downtown Baltimore.
    Baltimore County’s master plan inches toward a vote
    Baltimore County’s master plan, more than three years overdue, appears poised for final passage next week.
    Baltimore County councilmen Todd Crandell, Mike Ertel, David Marks and Julian Jones listen to testimony during a Nov. 28, 2023 council meeting.
    City Council advances Harborplace package, a key step forward for redevelopment
    The trio of bills advanced out of the council’s seven-member Economic and Community Development committee with just one member, Councilman Ryan Dorsey, voting in dissent.
    An illustration of design plans for the upcoming Harborplace development is revealed at a press conference held by MCB Real Estate, at the Light Street pavilion on Monday, Oct. 30, 2023 in Baltimore, MD.
    Baltimore County Council could give public more time to weigh in on legislation
    Under the proposed changes, the public must have the opportunity to comment on legislation twice before it is voted on and amendments must be submitted before meetings.
    From left to right: Baltimore County Councilman and chair Izzy Patoka, Councilman Todd Crandell, Councilman Pat Young, Councilman Julian Jones, Councilman David Marks and Councilman Mike Ertel.
    What the fight over an empty shopping center says about Maryland’s housing issues
    The opposition to redeveloping the shopping center is emblematic of why state leaders are pushing new laws to allowing housing projects to circumvent local backlash.
    Two black and white yard signs, one that reads "save suburbia, no new light rail, no TOD, no apartments" and the other "no apartments, no compromise" are staked into the grass in front of a suburban street with cars and single family homes in the background.
    Baltimore City Council approves tobacco ban for athletes and fans at stadiums
    The proposal to ban all tobacco products in Baltimore stadiums is backed by Mayor Brandon Scott and follows similar steps by most other MLB cities.
    The exterior of the “Welcome to Oriole Park at Camden Yards” sign as seen following a baseball game against the Houston Astros on Aug. 9, 2023.
    Cohen plan would put residents in charge of Baltimore City Council redistricting
    Councilman Zeke Cohen’s proposal to establish an independent redistricting commission could compete with a separate plan to reform the mapmaking process put forward by Council President Nick Mosby.
    Baltimore City Councilman Zeke Cohen listens during a hearing with members of the Baltimore City Council’s Public Safety and Government Operations Committee inside Baltimore City Hall on Wednesday, Aug. 23.
    Harford County sheriff releases sketch of suspect in Rachel Morin killing
    Harford County sheriff releases a sketch of the suspect and new details in the killing of Rachel Morin, a Bel Air mother of five who was slain along the Ma & Pa Trail in August.
    The Harford County Sheriff's Office released this sketch of a suspect in the August killing of Rachel Morin.
    Here’s who is running for office in Baltimore this year
    The primary election is May 14. Early voting begins May 2 and mail ballots will be sent out by April 1.
    Baltimore City Hall
    Banner political notes: Tax sale bill moves on; bill on bills; Shorty for Johnny
    Baltimore City’s Annapolis delegation voted to advance a bill Friday designed to protect homeowners, tenants and heirs from the annual tax sale list.
    Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
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