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Hutzell: Can you boo President Trump at the Army-Navy game?
COLUMN | President Donald Trump will attend the Army-Navy game on Saturday in Baltimore. There will be protests outside, but probably none within M&T Bank Stadium. Maybe there should be.
President Donald Trump stands on the Navy side of the field to start the second half of the Army-Navy game at Lincoln Financial Field on Dec. 14, 2019 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Kilmar Ábrego García released from ICE detention after federal judge’s order
Kilmar Ábrego García was released from immigration detention on Thursday, hours after a federal judge ordered for him to be freed, his attorney said.
CASA holds a rally outside a hearing for Kilmar Abrego Garcia at the Greenbelt Federal Courthouse on Thursday.
Maryland’s top lawmakers say they won’t draw new congressional maps in special session
Senate President Bill Ferguson and House of Delegates Speaker Pro Tempore Dana Stein issued a joint statement emphasizing that the scope of the special session will be “strictly limited.”
When members of the Maryland General Assembly convene in a special session on Tuesday, they won’t consider whether to draw new congressional district boundaries.
Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans
The Senate on Thursday rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, essentially guaranteeing that millions of Americans will see a steep rise in costs at the beginning of the year.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., joined at left by Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., speaks to reporters after a closed-door meeting with fellow Republicans, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Tensions boil over after Hopkins med students went weeks without hot water
At least two court cases have been filed by residents, and city inspectors have issued five violation notices against the apartment building related to the hot water failure, online records show.
The Essential, a Johns Hopkins-affiliated student housing building hasn’t had hot water in almost a month. The residents are students, staff and residents of the university and hospital.
Howard County exec candidate Atterbeary to resign from House of Delegates
Atterbeary's resignation takes effect Jan. 14 and comes as there could be a shake-up in House leadership roles.
Howard County executive candidate Vanessa Atterbeary is resigning from her seat in the Maryland House of Delegates to focus more of her time on her campaign.
David Trone will challenge Rep. McClain Delaney for U.S. House seat
Trone represented Maryland’s 6th District starting in 2019, but stepped down in 2024 to run for an open U.S. Senate seat.
David Trone, entrepreneur and co-owner of Total Wine & More, will run in the 2026 Democratic primary for the U.S. House seat now occupied by U.S. Rep. April McClain Delaney.
A solar farm on a Founding Father’s Ellicott City estate gets a tax break
The land is part of Charles Carroll’s once nearly 13,000-acre estate, which was established in 1702. It included a plantation and grand residence called Doughoregan Manor, which was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1971.
A solar farm has been proposed 7 acres of an historic Carroll estate near Folly Quarter Road and Paul’s Lane in Howard County. These days, siblings John, Genevieve and Thomas Carroll own a 330-acre farm nearby, which has been operating under the names Vineyard Farms and Manor Farm since 1989.
New report details mixed progress in Maryland’s push for better addiction treatment
A new MDH report details delays and hurdles officials are facing as they attempt to overhaul Maryland’s faulty drug and mental health addiction treatment system and root out fraud.
Faith Schauber was placed in the same apartment complex as Amanda Vlakos.
Gov. Wes Moore calls special legislative session to choose new House speaker
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is calling a special session of the General Assembly to allow the House of Delegates to elect and swear in a new speaker.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is calling a special session of the General Assembly, which will begin on Dec. 16.
Baltimore County Library CEO and board part ways after librarian layoffs backlash
“The Board of Library Trustees and our CEO Sonia Alcántara-Antoine have separated as of Tuesday, December 9,” Yara Cheikh, the president of the Board of Library Trustees, wrote in a letter to library employees. “We thank Sonia for her contributions over the years and wish her all the best in her future endeavors.”
Baltimore County Public Library’s Towson branch CEO Sonia Alcántara-Antoine listens and responds to a handful of concerned librarians and community members as they air their grievances after the sudden firing of fourteen part-time library employees during an emergency meeting on November 18, 2025 at the Towson Library.
University System of Maryland warns lawmakers of ‘irrevocable damage’ from budget cuts
University System of Maryland leaders warned lawmakers in Annapolis on Tuesday that layoffs are imminent if the state cuts their budget for a third year in a row.
The University of Maryland, College Park and the University of Maryland, Baltimore are predicting losing up to 500 jobs.
Tenants threatened with eviction just got more rights
Landlords must now give tenants two full weeks of notice before evicting them.
A new county law requires landlords to give tenants two full weeks of notice before evicting them — more than double the six days required by a new state law.
Steuart Pittman highlights work left to be done in final ‘State of the County’
In his final "State of the County" address, term-limited Steuart Pittman highlighted the work he hopes to accomplish before leaving office.
Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman announces his budget proposal to the Anne Arundel County Council on May 1st, 2025 in Annapolis, MD.
An aging Columbia village center moves one step closer to a makeover
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball on Monday announced plans to revitalize the dilapidated Long Reach Village Center.
Howard County officials unveiled renderings of what the renovated Long Reach Village Center could look like during a Monday Dec. 8 news conference.
Former school board president Shebra Evans to replace Albornoz on County Council
Former school board president Shebra Evans will fill the at-large Montgomery County Council seat vacated this month by Gabe Albornoz.
Former school board president Shebra Evans will fill the at-large Montgomery County Council seat vacated this month by Gabe Albornoz.
New Montgomery history center receives major financial pledges
The Kiplinger Family Foundation pledged $1 million at a Montgomery History fundraising event on Thursday.
Knight Kiplinger of the Kiplinger Family Foundation speaks to a group of people.
Annapolis alderwoman introduces 1-year moratorium on short-term rentals
Annapolis Alderwoman Karma O’Neill on Monday introduced a resolution that would enact a 12-month moratorium on new short-term rentals in the city.
An Annapolis City Council member has introduced a resolution that would enact a 12-month moratorium on new short-term rentals in the historic city.
Who will replace Gabe Albornoz?
The Montgomery County Council is poised to appoint a candidate to fill the seat left open by Gabe Albornoz, who resigned on Dec. 1.
The Montgomery County Council is poised to appoint a candidate to fill the seat left open by Gabe Albornoz, who resigned on Dec. 1.
Who is Del. Joseline Peña-Melnyk, front-runner to become Maryland’s next speaker?
“She has the grit that it takes. She has the intelligence that it takes. She has the experience that it takes. She has the empathy that it takes,” said Del. Ben Barnes.
Maryland Delegate Joseline Peña-Melnyk, Dist. 21, speaks as community leaders hold a rally in Silver Spring to support Senator Chris Van Hollen’s trip to El Salvador to check on the well being of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia.
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