What to know about data centers in Maryland
As data center proposals spread across Maryland, communities weigh benefits like tax revenue against costs to utilities, water and quality of life. Here’s what to know.
SBA approves request for disaster loans, opens center to help Empire Tower businesses
The U.S Small Business Administration approved Gov. Wes Moore’s request to provide financial assistance to Empire Tower businesses and is opening a center to connect them to resources.
How long should the county ban ‘disruptive’ behavior?
The bill would allow the county to ban people from libraries, rec centers and other public facilities for up to two years.
Burroughs announces $360K grant to pay balances for Bowie State students from his district
County Council member Edward Burroughs has awarded $360,000 in grant funding to pay the outstanding balances for Bowie State University students from his district.
Former Del. Carolyn Howard, who represented Prince George’s County for 3 decades, dies at 87
Former Del. Carolyn Howard, a Democrat who represented Prince George’s County in Maryland’s lower chamber for nearly three decades, died Sept. 19. She was 87.
Prisoner stabbed to death in Hagerstown after months without an inmate killing
A prisoner was fatally stabbed in Hagerstown, the first inmate killed since May after a spate of deaths at the start of the year.
Anne Arundel inches toward goal of preserving 20,000 acres of agricultural land
With a vote Monday night, the Anne Arundel County Council moved closer to a goal it’s had since the 1990s.
Moore proposes AI rules to protect Marylanders, wading into national debate
“With the speed with which AI is moving, Marylanders deserve guardrails that safeguard their rights, privacy, and dignity,” Moore said in a statement Tuesday morning.
Maryland redistricting question faces significant opposition, poll finds
Among politicians, the opinions on redistricting have fallen squarely along party lines, with Democrats supporting the ballot question and Republicans opposed. This poll represents the first assessment of how Maryland residents feel about the issue as the election approaches.
Jawando campaign says post-heart attack, he will stay in county executive race
Montgomery County Council member Will Jawando will stay in the county executive race as the Democratic nominee
Anne Arundel County opts for 15-month data center moratorium over outright ban
The Anne Arundel County Council unanimously passed a moratorium on data centers Monday evening.
Mayor Scott appeals order to restore inspector general’s access to city records
The administration will ask an appeals court to stay the production of records.
Montgomery County Police Chief Marc Yamada resigns after critical report
Marc Yamada has resigned as chief of Montgomery County Police. The resignation was accepted by County Executive Marc Elrich.
Scheduling ‘trick’ sends immigrants to DC for Baltimore hearings
The Washington location isn’t associated with any known immigration court.
Hutzell: Finding balance on Chesapeake menhaden, the most important fish in the bay
COLUMN | The autumnal equinox is at 8:05 p.m. The cree-cree, cree-ek of the osprey went silent in the skies above my house near Annapolis a month ago. I’m not the only one who noticed that the Chesapeake Bay is out of balance.
States settle lawsuit over Paramount-Warner merger, clearing key hurdle for $81 billion deal
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement with Paramount in a lawsuit his state led challenging the company’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery on Monday, effectively paving the way for the mega merger to move forward, with some new commitments.
Montgomery County could adopt new fire hood emergency devices
Montgomery County could be one of the first jurisdictions in the country to require apartment buildings to furnish smoke escape hoods.
Iran war’s cost grows to $43.6 billion in new US military estimate
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military’s price tag for the Iran war has grown to $43.6 billion as of Sept. 3, according to a new estimate provided this week to lawmakers.
Trump says he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House
President Donald Trump says he is banning CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House due to what he called unfavorable coverage, and threatens that more such prohibitions of media outlets could follow.
Judge postpones hearing in case to settle $39 million tug-of-war in Prince George’s County
Since taking leadership roles on the County Council, Council members Krystal Oriadha and Edward Burroughs have come under scrutiny for pushing to divert millions of dollars in project charges to their preferred organizations.
