Politics

Lefty Driesell changed the direction of college basketball at the University of Maryland, in the South and elsewhere, and his recruitment of Black players was a big part of that, author and longtime sports journalist David Steele says.

What are ghost guns and why all the fuss about them? Here’s an explanation of the ongoing issue.

Ksenia Karelina, a 33-year-old aesthetician and dancer, faces up to 20 years in a Russian prison.

Expected revenues from Maryland’s new tax could reach $22.4 million in budget year 2026 and partially cover an estimated need of at least $30 million reported by shock trauma.

The Baltimore County Council unanimously approved a diversity, equity and inclusion study.

The early start times now mandated for Baltimore public school students can be a factor in poor performance and lead to detrimental health outcomes, say two Loyola college students who experienced early start times and long trips to school as Baltimore public school students.

Demands from the Baltimore candidate come as the city must earmark close to half of its $641 million American Rescue Plan Act spending package before the end of the year.

Lawmakers grilled leaders from the Maryland Judiciary on Thursday during a Senate budget subcommittee hearing.

State officials detected a case of H5N1 avian influenza in a backyard flock of chickens in Charles County.

If assessment notices aren’t sent in time, local governments can’t use the new — usually higher — values when charging property taxes, which make up a major portion of their budgets.

Rep. Glenn Ivey and Rep. Andy Harris are co-sponsoring a bipartisan bill that would award Frederick Douglass the Congressional Gold Medal.

The Humane Society of Harford County needs your help. The shelter is over capacity and needs dogs to be fostered or adopted.

House Bill 763, which is sponsored by three Democrats, would remove the representative of a Muslim advocacy organization from the Attorney General’s Hate Crimes Commission

While the two downtown hotels will initially serve as temporary shelter for unhoused residents, leaders intend to convert the buildings into longer-term, subsidized housing units.

The contract with a Colorado-based contractor spans five years, but could be extended for up to three more, for a total cost of up to $100 million.

Olszewski is one of six Democrats running to represent the district that includes most of Baltimore and Carroll counties and a small portion of Baltimore City. Three Republicans are seeking the seat.

The Maryland Office of the Comptroller has initiated about 209,000 refunds.

New polling shows Hogan has an advantage over either of the potential Democratic nominees. “It’s going to be a tough uphill fight. Is there a chance to win? Is there an opportunity to win? Is there a path to win? Absolutely,” says longtime Hogan adviser Russ Schriefer.

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.

A “compromise” bill is forthcoming, the county executive’s office said Tuesday.