Biden administration imposes first-ever national drinking water limits on PFAS chemicals
The rule is the first national drinking water limit on toxic PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which are widespread and long lasting in the environment.
In this file photo, Eva Stebel, a water researcher, pours a water sample into a smaller glass container for experimentation as part of drinking water and PFAS research at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Center For Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response.
Crime, economy and taxes top of mind for Maryland voters in 2024, poll shows
A majority of voters indicated strong feelings about abortion, but more expressed concerns about crime and the economy.
A Maryland flag hangs from a home in Upper Fells Point.
Gov. Moore signs bill adding Harriet Tubman’s name to Annapolis Black history museum
The House and state Senate both unanimously passed legislation approving the name change for the 40-year-old Banneker-Douglass museum.
Courtesy of Corey Nickols
Scott retains cash edge over Dixon, Vignarajah in latest mayor’s race fundraising
The latest fundraising numbers come as mayoral campaigns are entering the final, intense weeks before next month’s Democratic primary election.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and mayoral candidate Sheila Dixon.
Maryland bill will allow lawsuits against gun industry, but gun tax hike fails
Here’s a roundup of this year’s changes that made it through and one that began the session with strong momentum then fizzled out in the final days.
Wallace Lane carries his gun in a holster on Friday, March 29, 2024.
Newest plan for the Columbia Flier building: A community center
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball said Tuesday that he will seek funding to turn a former newspaper building with a distinctive look in Columbia into a community center focused on youths.
The Columbia Flier building in Columbia was completed in 1978 and has a distinctive design. Howard County plans to turn the vacant structure into a community center.
Moore signs first bills after legislative session, including Key Bridge-related measures
With the 2024 Maryland General Assembly in the books, Gov. Wes Moore signed the first of hundreds of bills into law, including an act that would temper the economic impact of a devastating bridge collapse.
From back left, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott, Del. Luke Clippinger and Sen. Johnny Ray Salling stand and shake hands with Senate President Bill Ferguson, Gov. Wes Moore and House of Delegates Speaker Adrienne A. Jones during the signing of the PORT Act at the Maryland State House on Tuesday, April 9, in Annapolis, Maryland.
Maryland lawmakers pass ‘transformational reform’ to compensation for crime victims
The Victim Compensation Reform Act of 2024 will overhaul the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board, a body that’s supposed to help victims of crime in Maryland.
The Victim Compensation Reform Act of 2024 earned final approval in the Maryland House of Delegates with a 131-4 vote and cleared the Maryland Senate in a 47-0 vote. The legislation will overhaul the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board, a body that’s designed to help victims of crime.
Cardin: Third channel will open at Port of Baltimore this month
Senator says there's hope entire channel will be reopened by end of May.
U.S. Senator Ben Cardin says there's hope that the entire channel for the Port of Baltimore will be cleared by the end of May. Cardin spoke during a press on Thursday, April 4, 2024.
Maryland’s Congressional delegation pushing for Key Bridge funding
Maryland’s delegation on Capitol Hill is preparing legislation that would ensure that the federal government pays the full cost of replacing the Francis Scott Key Bridge that collapsed into the Patapsco River two weeks ago.
Two men stand next to each other and one speaks into a podium microphone.
How Black port commissioners are handling racist rhetoric after Key Bridge collapse
The devastating collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge prompted racist falsehoods to spread like wildfire online. Maryland Port Commissioner Karenthia Barber found herself in the crosshairs of a far-right disinformation campaign against “DEI” — diversity, equity and inclusion — alongside her co-commissioner Sandy Roberts.
The Port of Baltimore is seen from the Baltimore World Trade Center on Saturday, April 6, 2024.
A renowned Black pianist will perform in Annapolis. Is it a milestone?
Annapolis is a city with a racist past. There’s just no nice way to say that. The arts, well, they are no different. The question is, what has changed?
Awadagin Pratt will perform Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 4. with the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra on Friday and Saturday.
One Baltimore County developer is pouring big money into local politics
Jack Luetkemeyer has long contributed to political campaigns, but is making his biggest move yet in support of Sheila Dixon.
John "Jack" Luetkemeyer Jr. the co-chair of Continental Realty Corporation.
Here’s what your Maryland lawmakers did this year
The last bills have been considered, the last amendments have been offered and the final votes have been taken. Here’s what Maryland lawmakers did — and did not — do during their 90-day General Assembly session this year.
Del. C.T. Wilson (left) fist bumps Del. David Fraser-Hidalgo in the Maryland State House during sine die, the final day of the 2024 General Assembly session in Annapolis, on April 8, 2024. Any bill that doesn’t get passed by midnight on sine die is dead and lawmakers will need to address it next year.
Maryland lawmakers wrap work after budget dispute, fatal bridge collapse
Heading into the final hours of the final day Monday, legislators were closer to resolving questions about the long-term future of Baltimore’s Pimlico Race Course and financial aid for Baltimore's port workers.
Sen. Anthony Muse (front left) takes a call in the Maryland State House during sine die, the final day of the 2024 General Assembly Session in Annapolis, on April 8, 2024. Any bill that doesn’t get passed by midnight is defeated for the year.
Key Bridge name should change, civil rights groups say
The Caucus of African American Leaders unanimously voted to ask that two bridges in the state, including the Francis Scott Key Bridge, be renamed.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge on April 5, 2024.
Gov. Moore reflects on the moment he learned the bridge collapsed and the road ahead
“I mean, that moment still takes my breath away,” Moore said of first seeing the empty place where the Key Bridge had stood.
Gov. Wes Moore and President Joe Biden walk out for a press conference about the Key Bridge collapse at the Maryland Transportation Authority Police Headquarters in Dundalk on Friday, April 5, 2024.
Fatal Beltway crash under investigation after stolen car fled police into oncoming traffic
The Maryland Office of the Attorney General is investigating a fatal crash on the Baltimore Beltway.
6/16/22—A Baltimore County police car sits outside of the Public Safety Building and Police Department in Towson.
Key Bridge latest: Containers removed, 6 drone operators violate protected airspace
Crews have removed containers from the Dali and unauthorized drones have entered the airspace around the ship.
Response crews began removing shipping containers using a floating crane barge at the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge this weekend as salvage work continued.
Bates endorses Dixon in mayor’s race; Scott backed by Maryland’s US senators
The two leading candidates for mayor rolled out significant, competing endorsements on Monday.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and mayoral candidate Sheila Dixon.
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