Congress is a train wreck. These Marylanders want the job anyway
Candidates for Maryland's 3rd District are starting to enter the race for an open seat now that U.S. Rep. John Sarbanes isn’t seeking reelection.
Baltimore County Council overrides Olszewski’s veto, exempts liquor stores from plastic bag ban
The Baltimore County Council restored liquor stores to the short list of small businesses — convenience stores and other shops with fewer than four locations — that may continue providing goods in thinner, single-use plastic bags at checkout.
Angela Crenshaw appointed director of Maryland Park Service
Angela Crenshaw has been appointed director of the Maryland Park Service. The veteran park ranger, the first Black woman to hold the position, has headed the state park service in an acting capacity since April.
Mayor Scott vetoes City Council’s redistricting plan, likely cementing his own map
Council President Mosby admonished the mayor for the eleventh hour veto Monday night. The evening’s council meeting represented the last chance for the body to override a veto before a statutory 60-day deadline expires Nov. 17.
Maryland housing secretary says rent caps unlikely solution for housing shortage
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Secretary Jacob R. Day said state lawmakers would likely not prescribe rent stabilization as a solution for Marylanders — at least not this upcoming session.
Baltimore County economic development director resigns after three months
In a Nov. 6 morning email to Department of Economic and Workforce Development staffers, Wang, whose appointment was confirmed by the Baltimore County Council in July, said that, “with the the consent of the County Executive, I believe the time is now right for me to return to the private sector.”
Letters: Would Baltimore’s civil rights giants let Marilyn Mosby go it alone?
Offering support to the former Baltimore state's attorney as she faces criminal prosecution would be following a legacy established by civil rights giants of the past, Haki S. Ammi, a community activist and author, says.
Public funding of Camden Yards renovations a bad deal for Baltimore, economists say
Spending public money on sports teams has been extensively studied by economists for decades, and the preponderance of research has yet to find an economic benefit for taxpayers that justifies the costs.
Moore, Angelos say Camden Yards plans will lift Baltimore. But who’s asking neighbors what they need?
Community and business leaders say they want a “seat at the table” when it comes to planning what’s next for Camden Yards.
Letters: Black artists’ vital perspectives now at Reginald F. Lewis Museum
A new exhibition at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum shows how Black artists of the 19th and 20th centuries interpreted the Black experience in America, Janet Currie, Greater Maryland president of Bank of America, says.
Gov. Moore rallies Virginia Democrats in nationally watched state house races
“Everyone’s eyeballs are on y’all right now, man,” Moore told people at a Manassas stop. “Everyone’s eyes are on Virginia. Everyone’s looking to see what’s going to happen on Tuesday.”
Political notes: Moore to Virginia; Familiar names in 6th District; Pittman housing bill in doubt
A race for Congress in a district that stretches from the western edge of Maryland to the D.C. suburbs is shaping up with multiple contenders, including some familiar names.
Parents, teachers of beloved Hereford preschool band together after vandalism contaminates day care
Vandalism has temporarily shuttered Embark Education in northern Baltimore County, forcing more than 100 students from their “home away from home,” and causing up to $250,000 in estimated losses.
State audit finds some people voted more than once, election board slow to report issues
An audit released Friday found that the Maryland Board of Elections did not report for more than a year its findings that people voted or tried to vote more than once in the 2020 general election — well after the results were certified, according to the Office of Legislative Audits.
‘Heart of a lion’: Baltimore firefighter Dillon Rinaldo remembered at funeral
The funeral service took place at the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in North Baltimore.
Want more juice in Annapolis? That will be $85,000, please
Lisa Consiglio Ryan believes in the power of juice, but it’s not enough to get around sewer regulations in Annapolis. She may have to pay $85,000 to comply before starting to squeeze juice in the back of her new store.
Commentary: Acquiring the Orioles is Baltimore’s best solution
Baltimore should move to acquire the Orioles so that public officials won’t have to bow to owner demands for additional funding, say Bill Marker and Andy Ellis, two fans who are leading a campaign to move the city in that direction.
Jury selected in trial of former State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, who is charged with perjury
A jury has been selected in the trial of former Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby, who is charged with perjury, after a three-day process.
Former Gov. O’Malley questioned about future of Social Security Administration
In asking senators to approve his nomination, O’Malley hearkened back to his work as mayor of Baltimore and governor of Maryland. “Things that get measured are things that get done,” he said.
Baltimore agrees to hefty fine, consent decree over wastewater treatment plants
Environmental advocates say Baltimore City could face additional penalties if it fails to meet repair deadlines and conditions.
