Judge blocks Trump plan for new FBI headquarters in Washington, clearing path for Greenbelt
Plans to relocate the FBI’s headquarters to Greenbelt can move forward after a federal judge, siding with Prince George’s County and the state of Maryland, blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to move the agency to an existing building in Washington.
Amendment to limit Montgomery County spending won’t appear on November ballot
The Committee to Control MoCo Spending fell short of the 10,000 valid signatures required to place the amendment on the ballot.
Luigi Mangione’s state murder trial postponed indefinitely amid double jeopardy fight
Luigi Mangione’s state murder trial in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, which was slated to begin Sept. 8, has been postponed indefinitely.
‘The Wire’ actor Sonja Sohn ridicules Trump for claiming credit for Baltimore’s crime drop
Actor Sonja Sohn rejects Trump’s claim of credit for Baltimore’s crime drop. In a social media video this weekend, she praised grassroots work, saying that’s why the city has made progress.
AI company Cloudforce expanding at National Harbor
The technology company Cloudforce, which has created an artificial intelligence product used at some leading public universities in the U.S. and England, is expanding in Prince George’s County.
Thiru Vignarajah’s edgy use of public campaign money spurs new legislation
Vignarajah used public money when he ran for mayor in 2024. When he dropped out and endorsed another candidate, it seemed like he’d have to give it all back. Thanks to a quirk in the law, he didn’t have to.
Larry Hogan and this Maryland college want to bridge the partisan divide
Maryland’s former governor and Washington College will open a civics center with help from political allies and alumni.
Proposed amendment to cap Montgomery County spending inches closer to the ballot
Plus: County announces new Vision Zero initiatives for pedestrian and cyclist safety.
Judge rules in favor of Baltimore inspector general in city records dispute with Mayor Scott
A judge ruled in favor of Baltimore City Inspector General Isabel Cumming on Friday in an ongoing legal battle with Mayor Brandon Scott over access to city records.
No Kaepernick, but Prince George’s still brought out a who’s who at annual Ocean City reception
Prince George’s County officials would contend that they host the party of the week at the annual Maryland Association of Counties summer conference in Ocean City.
Maryland’s tax on digital advertising by tech giants struck down in court
The tax, first approved in 2020, is designed to raise hundreds of millions of dollars for public schools by taxing Big Tech for ads that follow Marylanders around as they peruse social media platforms, websites and streaming services.
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO: ‘I shot Mr. Thompson’
Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty in federal court Friday to federal stalking charges in the 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, admitting matter-of-factly that he trailed the executive to an investor conference in 2024 and gunned him down on a New York City street.
No charges filed against Baltimore County Police officer in ‘Big Sam’ death
The Maryland attorney general’s office said Officer Derek Hadel “did not commit a crime.”
Inside the hunt for the biting beaver that wasn’t there
Maryland state wildlife workers are on a Bigfoot-style pursuit following two bizarre beaver attacks.
New east-west bus lanes are coming as Baltimore waits for the Red Line
The $50 million RAISE project will finally break ground in August with a promise of speeding up east-west public transit across Baltimore.
Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty in federal case over UnitedHealthcare killing
Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty as early as Friday in the federal case accusing him of stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, according to a person familiar with the matter.
Prince George’s budget battle: County says it’s owed $8M after judge halts $39M transfer
Prince George’s County says it’s owed more than $8 million from the bicounty Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.
Amid overcrowding, Patapsco Valley State Park aims to open 10 miles of new trails
To alleviate heavy foot traffic in Patapsco Valley State Park, officials and volunteers are launching projects this fall that will open access to the Woodstock area, one of the least-used sections of the park.
ICE’s plan to give officers electric shock gloves draws outrage and fears of misuse
Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s plan to give officers gloves that deliver painful electric shocks faced criticism Wednesday from Democratic elected officials and civil rights advocates, who called it unnecessary and cruel.
Liquor stores and others sue Prince George’s over new $5,000 annual fee
A coalition of 50 businesses has sued Prince George’s County over a new $5,000 annual fee charged to liquor stores, tobacco shops, gun sellers and storage facilities.
