Politics

Leaders in Baltimore’s homelessness office have indicated in recent weeks that the city is nearing a deal to acquire one or more hotels.

Children need protection from risks of online abuse and addiction stemming from their social media engagement, Maryland Del. C.T. Wilson says.

Maryland must move to eliminate biases that create disadvantages for Black homeowners in valuations and tax assessments, says Aja’ Mallory, an attorney whose practice focuses on housing and consumer issues.

Maryland’s minimum wage increased to $15 an hour. Some say it’'s not enough, while others are concerned about increased labor costs for small businesses.

Stacy Rodgers, who’s overseen Baltimore County government operations for almost five years, intends to retire from county government in April 2024.

The U.S. Mint will feature Maryland's own Harriet Tubman on three commemorative coins this year.

What we learned from the latest plan to revitalize Maryland horse racing.

A final NTSB report on a 2021 Washington Metro derailment concluded that the DC-area transit authority had been aware for years of a safety issue that caused the wheels on the new 7000-series Metro cars to expand wider than the tracks. The agency was previously led by Paul Wiedefeld, now Maryland’s transportation secretary.

A new plan for reviving thoroughbred horse racing in Maryland would center the industry around a revitalized Pimlico Race Course in Park Heights that would be owned by a new state entity.

Baltimore is effectively stuck pumping millions of dollars into the Inner Harbor hotel and praying that its tourism industry takes off.

Homicides dropped 20% last year compared to 2022, bringing Baltimore below 300 total killings for the first time since Freddie Gray’s 2015 death.

The nonprofit organization represents thousands of women in court each year and advocates for laws that protect and promote women’s rights. “I thought it would be a perfect blend of the experience I’ve had as a prosecutor and a jurist,” O'Malley said of her new role.

Maryland must continue to carry out legislative initiatives to make public transportation more available and equitable, state Sen. Cory McCray says.

Though blockchain is often considered the domain of Bitcoin bros and mega-rich fraudsters in the Bahamas, Baltimore thinks it can use the technology to put a dent in its inventory of thousands of vacant homes.

A key Baltimore City Juvenile Justice Center official is out after a pointed letter from top lawmakers prompted a DJS investigation into the failure to detain kids accused of violent crimes.

This go-round of talks is Gov. Wes Moore’s first with the labor union, which represents approximately 20,000 state workers who would be affected by the deal’s outcome.

A package of housing bills that would have eased the mounting cost burden on Howard County residents failed to advance through the County Council, effectively ending the county executive’s campaign for rent control and more affordability in one of Maryland's most expensive areas.

Critics of a law that requires minors in custody to talk with a lawyer say it hurts police investigations. Defenders say it’s critical to ensuring that youths understand their constitutional rights before they potentially waive them.

Developers of a reimagined Harborplace must ensure accessibility for people with disabilities, says Lydia Moro, who works for a disability-led advocacy group.

Six days after Meghan Riley Lewis was shot dead, South Main Street in her hometown of Bel Air remained decorated in holiday lights. Diners filled the Tower Italian restaurant, the Buontempo Brothers pizza parlor, and Sean Bolan’s Irish Pub.