Columbia Association board eyes takeover of village facilities. But at what cost?
The Columbia Association is weighing proposals to take over the community buildings and centers that are now run by the planned community’s 10 villages. The recommendations are triggering a debate about Columbia’s future.
Federal agencies gave Maryland $18,500 per resident last year. Here’s where it went.
As the Trump administration slashes the government, economists predict dire consequences for a state long dependent on federal spending.
Letter: Reject private-school vouchers; support public schools
Stephanie C. Chupein says Marylanders should reject school vouchers and support public schools that serve all children, not just the wealthiest.
Grieving parents of stillborn babies would receive $1,000 tax credit under Maryland bill
The one-time tax credit for families of stillborn babies could help defray unexpected costs and pain of losing a child.
Changes to Maryland child sexual abuse law could harm survivors, critics warn
Childhood sexual abuse survivors are pushing back as Maryland attempts to limit its liability in thousands of lawsuits over abuse in juvenile detention facilities.
Trump places 25% tariff on imported autos, expects to raise $100B in revenue
President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was placing 25% tariffs on auto imports.
After intense debate, Maryland House approves budget with additional tax hikes
A Maryland state government budget that creates a new tax and raises others is closer to reality, following approval in the House of Delegates on Wednesday. The state Senate will act next.
Beer and wine sales won’t be coming to grocery stores as lawmakers shrug off governor
Beer and wine sales won't be moving to Maryland grocery stores anytime soon after a pair of bills failed this session.
Annapolis community left traumatized, angry after bus stop shooting that left father dead
Annapolis Police are still searching for the man they say opened fire at a school bus stop on Clay Street in the morning of March 19.
For Key Bridge families, an emotional visit one year later
First responders escorted families of the Francis Scott Key Bridge victims to mark the one-year anniversary.
Trump’s executive order on elections is far-reaching. But will it actually stick?
President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking broad changes to how elections are run in the U.S. is vast in scope. It holds the potential to reorder the voting landscape across the country.
Citing ‘espionage’ concerns, Congress requests info on Chinese U. of Maryland students
A United States congressional committee on China has requested a plethora of data about Chinese-born students at University of Maryland College Park.
Is breaching Baltimore County’s urban-rural divide ‘the dumbest growth possible?’
As the Baltimore County Council considers a measure that would make it harder to change its Urban Rural Demarcation Line, here are answers to five questions about the decades-old URDL.
Andy Harris hears out frustrated callers at tele-town hall
U.S. Rep. Andy Harris didn’t back down from his support for President Donald Trump and cutting government.
Former aide pleads guilty to stealing $20K in scholarship funds using senator’s email
A former legislative aide Esther Dikongue pleaded guilty to theft that was part of a college scholarship scheme.
DPW worker had heat illness for days before dying on job last summer, OIG says
Ronald Silver II called out sick the day before he died during his trash collection shift because of heat-related illness.
Frank Bisignano gets his confirmation hearing to lead Social Security
Bisignano has served as chairman of Fiserv, a payments and financial services tech firm since 2020.
Developers’ project at WWII aircraft plant in Middle River is polluting the bay, suit says
Environmentalists and Middle River residents are suing the developers behind a sprawling project at a World War II-era manufacturing plant near Martin State Airport.
Amid Trump’s chaos, the Key Bridge response reminds us of how things should work
It’s 1:29 a.m. on March 26, 2025. An airliner collides with the Chesapeake Bay Bridge, a year after the container ship Dali knocked down the Key Bridge. What happens next in this imaginary disaster might be far different from the response to the real catastrophe. The reason? The occupant of the White House.
Sorry not sorry: Maryland Trump voters have no regrets
Maryland Trump voters defended his “chainsaw approach” all the while acknowledging its certain impact on their home state.
