Novelist Amitav Ghosh, speaking in Baltimore, on climate change and ‘accelerating towards the abyss’
Novelist Amitav Ghosh discusses climate change ahead of his address at Loyola University Maryland 2025 Humanities Symposium.
Senate Democrats refuse to go along with GOP spending plan, as shutdown deadline nears
Debates over funding the federal government routinely erupt in deadline moments but this year it’s showing the political leverage of Republicans.
Delaware fired first in the orange crush war. Now Maryland is ready to attack.
Maryland lawmakers are trying to make the orange crush our state cocktail, a year after Delaware stole our favorite drink.
Judge orders Trump to rehire probationary federal workers let go in mass firings
The case is among multiple lawsuits challenging the mass firings.
Maryland wants to address racial disparities in its prison system. Will Trump interfere?
Despite Maryland’s progressive reputation, the disparities in its criminal justice system are among the worst in the country.
As momentum builds in Annapolis for new B2B tax, businesses fight back
Business leaders said the 2.5% tax on services that businesses sell one another would be “damaging,” with “devastating impacts.”
BGE approach compared to ‘extortion’ as lawmakers grill execs over soaring bills
The Maryland General Assembly committees that oversee energy issues join a growing chorus of lawmakers and consumer advocates alarmed by rapidly rising utility bills.
How might Maryland politicians raise your taxes and what could it cost you?
What exactly — and who — is on the table to raise more money for Maryland? Here’s a look at the options.
Federal government lawyer defends mass firings under questions from Maryland judge
A hearing in federal court will help determine whether a temporary restraining order is put in place to block the mass firings of federal workers.
Wall Street keeps shaking, and stocks lose a big morning gain as Trump’s trade war escalates
The unsettled trading comes a day after the index briefly fell more than 10% below its all-time high set last month.
It’s not sexy, but fixing Baltimore’s permits process could solve a lot of problems
Charm City has enough problems to overcome, and self-inflicted ones like poor permitting only make it more difficult.
Baltimoreans like benefit districts. Why is the Midtown one in trouble?
A bill introduced last year to speedily renew the district became mired in the City Council, received no hearing and ultimately died at the end of the session.
The EU retaliates against Trump’s trade moves and slaps tariffs on produce from Republican states
The European Union on Wednesday announced retaliatory trade action with new duties on U.S. industrial and farm products.
Education Department cuts half its staff as Trump vows to wind the agency down
Department officials announced the cuts Tuesday, raising questions about the agency’s ability to continue usual operations.
Hampton plantation site tells the history of slavery – and of Towson. Will the Trump administration erase that?
The Hampton National Historic Site near Towson tells the history of slavery at a former plantation site in Baltimore County. Some worry that the Trump administration's push to revise history will erase that.
Trump’s DOGE came for NOAA. Fired staff fear the worst is still to come.
More than 800 NOAA staffers fired last month as the Trump administration pushes aggressive tactics to winnow the federal workforce.
Are you a federal worker who lost your job? Here’s what you should know
The state and county governments are making resources available for laid-off federal workers.
Exasperated federal workers take aim at Trump administration: ‘Impeach them all’
A packed crowd erupted in applause Tuesday evening as Maryland lawmakers took the stage at Howard Community College for a town hall addressing their fight against President Donald Trump’s administration.
Trump halts doubling of tariffs on Canadian metals after Ontario suspends electricity price hikes
President Donald Trump’s spate of tax increases on imports and plans for more have roiled the stock market and stirred up recession risks.
Maryland House passes stripped-down Blueprint education bill
Maryland’s House of Delegates voted along party lines to tweak the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future education plan.
