One year later: How Baltimore averted economic doom after the Key Bridge collapse
The Key Bridge collapse temporarily closed a shipping channel. One year later, it's clear leaders' forecast of economic doom largely didn’t come to pass.
Maryland Senate committee approves Republican elections board nominee
Senators on the Executive Nominations Committee unanimously approved James Shalleck’s candidacy on Monday.
Raskin slams no-show Harris at packed town hall: ‘Your face should not be on the milk carton’
Failing to attract the attention of Republican Congressman Andy Harris, hundreds of people flocked to a middle school gymnasium on Maryland’s Eastern Shore to hear from a willing Democratic stand-in — U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin.
Trump admin asks Supreme Court to halt judge’s order to rehire federal workers
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Monday to halt a ruling ordering the rehiring of thousands of federal workers let go in mass firings aimed at dramatically downsizing the federal government.
Sarah David wants to change the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office
Currently the deputy Maryland state prosecutor, Sarah David will announce her candidacy for state’s attorney Wednesday.
Education Department, wine tariff: What Trump’s latest moves could mean for Maryland
We’re here to help you understand what went down recently and how it may impact Maryland.
Greenleigh, in Baltimore County, could offer a way out of the housing crisis
Greenleigh’s residential housing success story could offer a blueprint for the rest of the state during a national housing crisis.
Van Hollen calls for new ‘approach’ by Senate Dems after Schumer helps GOP avert shutdown
As national Democrats remain fractured about their focus and strategy, U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen inched closer to calling for a change in leadership in the Senate.
Trump called out Baltimore math scores. Can you pass a similar test?
Maryland kids underperformed on state math tests. Banner subscribers struggled, too.
Live coverage: What’s going on with Maryland’s state budget?
Bills dealing with the budget and energy costs could miss the crossover deadline, but they have leadership's blessing and will eventually advance.
Maryland college scholarships safe from budget cuts — for now
Lawmakers ignored a recommendation to cut need-based scholarships at private colleges in half for a second year in a row.
Maryland Senate seeks middle ground on changes to Blueprint education plan
The Maryland Senate is charting a middle ground between a revamp sought by the governor and minimal tweaks sought by the House of Delegates.
One of downtown Baltimore’s biggest landlords hit with foreclosure
A lender is foreclosing on a downtown apartment building owned by one Baltimore’s most successful developers of office-to-residential conversions.
Maryland bill would allow firefighters to use medical cannabis when off duty
The Maryland Senate approved a bill that would bar employers from punishing firefighters or rescue workers for using medical cannabis as prescribed by a doctor.
Chaos and fear: Inside Trump’s attack on environmental justice in the mid-Atlantic
As the administration of President Donald Trump pursues a sweeping overhaul of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the agency’s environmental justice division already has faced cuts — and things could get worse.
Hundreds turn out for raucous town hall in Woodlawn where Social Security, Medicare took center stage
A crowd of nearly 500 people filled the auditorium at Woodlawn High School Thursday night for a raucous town hall with Democratic lawmakers on the future of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.
Baltimore sanitation workers push for pay raises as city examines working conditions
The Baltimore City Department of Public Works director acknowledged, ‘We’re not where we need to be, but we’re going to get there.‘
Federal judge blocks deportation of Georgetown scholar detained by Trump administration
A federal judge on Thursday ordered immigration officials not to deport a Georgetown scholar who was detained by the Trump Administration and accused of spreading Hamas propaganda in the latest battle over speech on U.S. college campuses.
To combat sex trafficking, Howard County weighs a ban on hourly room rentals
Howard County Council is weighing a ban on hourly room rentals in an effort to curb human trafficking and prostitution.
Trump signs executive order ending Education Department while keeping some core functions
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday calling for the shutdown of the U.S. Education Department, advancing a campaign promise to take apart an agency that’s been a longtime target of conservatives.
