Orioles lease deal hits roadblock on cusp of public announcement
Senate President Bill Ferguson objected to a 99-year ground lease that would have enabled the Orioles to plan redevelopment.
Baltimore’s light rail is shut down — for now. Here’s what you need to know.
A guide to the abrupt suspension of Baltimore light rail service and what it means.
Coach Tuberville can learn something from the Army-Navy game
Coach probably won’t make it to Foxborough on Saturday. That’s a shame, because U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville would learn something important by attending the 124th Army-Navy game.
Gov. Moore again gives sober warning about state finances
Speaking to hundreds of local government leaders, the Democratic governor defended his plans for severe highway and transit cuts as part of tough choices that are necessary amid a worsening budget picture.
20 more people sue Maryland, alleging abuse in state’s juvenile detention centers
20 women have filed a lawsuit against Maryland and its Department of Juvenile Services alleging rampant sexual abuse as children while incarcerated at the state’s Thomas J.S. Waxter Children’s Center in Laurel.
Call for Israel-Palestine ceasefire fails as Middle East conflict roils Baltimore Council
The resolution calling for a ceasefire comes days after the council rejected a separate, last-minute measure condemning the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas on Israel.
Maryland Attorney General launches investigation into an Anne Arundel Co. officer who used Taser on a man
An Anne Arundel County police officer identified as Corporal A. Stallings on Oct. 29 critically injured an unnamed man, who fell and hit his head after he was stunned with a Taser.
So many people are cutting cable that it’s hurting Baltimore’s finances
Since July of 2020, the number of city cable subscribers has dropped by more than 40,000 — reducing the revenue the city collects from its 5% franchise fee.
MTA suspends Baltimore-area light rail service indefinitely
The Maryland Transit Administration said it plans to suspend light rail service on the north-south line starting Friday.
Rep. Kweisi Mfume announces nearly $1.3M to renovate homes, turn vacant lots to playground
Funds were awarded to the Green & Healthy Homes Initiative and the Gwynns Falls Business and Homeowners Association for their environmentally friendly, community-based projects.
As Baltimore sends more money to city-owned hotel, mayor is ‘open’ to selling
Whether selling the city-owned Inner Harbor Hilton hotel is even an option, though, isn’t clear. If Baltimore were able to find a buyer, the sale would likely saddle the city with tremendous debt.
AG reinstates Maryland Commission on Hate Crime Response member after anti-Israeli posts
Attorney General Anthony Brown has ended the suspension of Zainab Chaudry from her position on the Maryland Commission on Hate Crime Response and Prevention following outrage over her anti-Israeli social media posts.
Commentary: I’ll remember Justice Sandra Day O’Connor for her humility
Sandra Day O'Connor left a lasting legal impact after becoming the first woman on the U.S. Supreme Court, says University of Baltimore School of Law Professor José Felipé Anderson, who recalls her grace and describes her emergence as a swing vote on the court.
A $3.3 billion hole: Maryland expected to make drastic cuts to transportation
Maryland transportation projects could be delayed and local commuter bus service and roadway maintenance face significant cuts as a result of a more-than-$3 billion shortfall in funding the state’s six-year transportation plan, state officials said Tuesday.
A Harford Co. Proud Boy went to the Capitol on Jan. 6. He’s now facing a federal felony charge.
Federal authorities have identified Harford County resident Brandon Heffner, 38, among a group of rioters on the U.S. Capitol’s lower West Terrace in video footage from Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection.
Senate approves hundreds of military promotions, clearing way for first woman to lead Naval Academy
US Sen. Tommy Tuberville announced on Tuesday that he was ending his blockade of hundreds of military promotions, clearing the way for the first woman to lead the Naval Academy in Annapolis. The Senate in one stroke then approved 425 military promotions.
What if there’s no Orioles deal by Jan. 1? Month-to-month lease could be an option
The final scheduled meeting of the Maryland Stadium Authority this year came and went without action on the Orioles’ lease, which expires Dec. 31. But officials remained optimistic: “My message to the public is that everyone’s intention, including the Orioles, is for the Orioles to remain in Baltimore for a very long time,” MSA Executive Director Michael Frenz said.
Different races, different lives: Baltimore-area survey pinpoints disparities
The survey is the first in what Johns Hopkins 21st Century Cities Initiative researchers say will be an annual survey of life around Baltimore that they hope will inform community members and policy makers about the region’s strengths and challenges.
Virginia lawmakers ask budget officials to put FBI move to Greenbelt on hold
Virginia officials are asking the federal government to pause the efforts to fund and build the FBI’s new headquarters in Greenbelt while an inspector general reviews the process. Maryland officials remain confident the Greenbelt pick will withstand scrutiny.
Prohibition ended 90 years ago. Play this Annapolis drinking game.
Today is the 90th anniversary of the end of Prohibition. If you can’t make one of the parties — it is not a national holiday, and work awaits on Wednesday — here is a little game you can play at home. For each answer you get wrong, take a drink.
