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680,000 Marylanders could lose food assistance next week, officials warn
Maryland’s state government has $3.5 billion in “fully liquid cash” available for emergency needs, but the governor has not indicated whether he would use the money for SNAP.
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 10: Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (L), accompanied by U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, speaks after Rollins signs three new SNAP food choice waivers for the states of Idaho, Utah, and Arkansas in her office at the United States Department of Agriculture Whitten Building on June 10, 2025 in Washington, DC. The wavers will limit what the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program can select as eligible foods, targeting unhealthy food.
The Baltimore company churning out drone boats ready for war
The U.S. military wants to spend billions on naval drones. Baltimore-based BlackSea Technologies is growing.
A BlackSea Global Autonomous Reconnaissance Craft (GARC) naval drone follows an escort boat back to in the company’s pier in south Baltimore.
Health care compromise appears far off as the government shutdown stalemate persists
The government shutdown has reopened debate on what has been a central issue for both major political parties in the last 15 years: the future of health coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
House Democrats prepare to speak on the steps of the Capitol to insist that Republicans include an extension of expiring health care benefits as part of a government funding compromise, in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Should Joe Biden have helped Marilyn Mosby? Wes Moore seems to think so.
Gov. Wes Moore’s comment on Marilyn Mosby came during an appearance on ‘The Breakfast Club’ Tuesday.
Former Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby stands outside the federal courthouse in Greenbelt after being sentenced to three years of probation, which includes a year of house arrest, May 23, 2024. She was convicted earlier this year of perjury and fraud.
Lessons learned from Penn North overdoses inspired a plan. Baltimore council wants to think bigger.
Baltimore leaders gave themselves high marks on their response to several mass overdose incidents in the city this summer and are now drafting a plan for responding to future incidents.
A police officer helps a man at Penn North on Friday, July 11, 2025 in Baltimore. Just a day following a mass-overdose in the area.
Maryland finally moving to more secure benefits cards after delays and disputes
Lawmakers mandated that the state issue cards with chip technology to Marylanders who receive food assistance and cash assistance, but the implementation has been stalled amid legal challenges.
NAP and EBT Accepted here sign. SNAP and Food Stamps provide nutrition benefits to supplement the budgets of disadvantaged families.
What to know about the $250 million Trump ballroom, and the Maryland company involved
Construction started this week on the $250 million ballroom that President Donald Trump is adding to the White House as construction crews began tearing down the facade of the East Wing, where the new space is being built.
WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 20: Workers demolish the facade of the East Wing of the White House on October 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. The demolition is part of U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to build a ballroom reportedly costing $250 million on the eastern side of the White House.
Why is there a landfill on protected Maryland parkland?
Maryland's financial stake in the Days Cove landfill raises questions about a conflict of interest, amid an ongoing fight over a new wastewater permit.
The Big Gunpowder Falls River is seen beyond Days Cove Rubble Landfill in White Marsh.
Ellicott City invokes ‘Back to the Future’ to save its clock tower
Seven years after Old Ellicott City lost its historic clock in a disastrous flood, the town is finally replacing the landmark — and leaning into a lot of goofy “Back to the Future” references.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball and his deputy chief of staff Felix Facchine, dressed as Marty McFly, sit in a DeLorean modeled after the car from “Back to the Future.”
Baltimore County Council passes zoning change benefiting Catonsville developer and the state
The measure, raised concerns among residents of Kenwood Gardens, a condominium complex across the street from the property, and from Paul Dongarra, a Catonsville activist running for the County Council next year.
Baltimore County Council unanimously passed a bill rezoning property owned by Catonsville developer Stephen Whalen. The legislation allows Whalen to temporarily store construction equipment across the street from a condominium community.
Anne Arundel council passes bill to allow funding for public campaign financing
The Anne Arundel County Council unanimously passed legislation to allow it and the county executive to add money to the nascent public campaign financing fund.
Early voters head into Anne Arundel County Board of Elections building to cast their vote, in Glen Burnie, Tuesday, October 29, 2024.
Montgomery County could increase pension options for bereaved spouses
At-large Council member Evan Glass said the “Hero Act” legislation was inspired by the death of a county firefighter earlier this year.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2025 - Montgomery County Council member Evan Glass is flanked by supporters of the Hero Act, a bill that would increase pension benefit options for bereaved spouses of first responders, during a press conference in Rockville on Tuesday.
What does it take to root out fraud in Maryland’s biggest school districts?
Montgomery County’s Inspector General is the only office of its kind in Maryland that acts as a watchdog for its county school system. That could soon change.
Megan Limarzi, the Inspector General for Montgomery County, in her office in Rockville.
Black women’s foothold in the federal workforce is at risk
Black women are about 6% of the nation’s employed, but account for 11% of all federal workers.
Ronicsa Chambers worked for the Federal Aviation Administration for almost 20 years.
Divided Baltimore council advances housing density bills despite concerns
Several members of the Baltimore City Council raised concerns that the legislation would chase Black residents from the city.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 — Councilman James Torrence questions Alyssa Lord, Deputy Secretary for Behavioral Health, during a Baltimore City Council committee hearing on the opioid crisis.
The White House starts demolishing part of the East Wing to build Trump’s ballroom
The White House on Monday started tearing down part of the East Wing, the traditional base of operations for the first lady, to build President Donald Trump’s ballroom.
WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 20: Workers demolish the facade of the East Wing of the White House on October 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. The demolition is part of U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to build a ballroom reportedly costing $250 million on the eastern side of the White House.
Anne Arundel puts $10.6M behind long-awaited I-97 widening
Anne Arundel County will contribute $10.6 million toward project planning and construction to widen I-97 between Route 32 in Millersville and U.S. 50 in Annapolis.
Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman speaks at a press conference highlighting the county's contribution to a highway widening project on I-97 in Crownsville on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025.
Baltimore County continues its crackdown on Towson bars serving minors
Weeks after reprimanding The Greene Turtle for the sports bar’s “Thirsty Thursday” promotions, Baltimore County officials are coming after more Towson bars accused of serving minors.
Police officers patrol the sidewalk as revelers participate in a recent Thirsty Thursday in Towson.
Albornoz likely to take helm of Montgomery County recreation department
Albornoz will replace the previous director, Robin Riley, who retired earlier this year.
At-large County Council member Gabe Albornoz, center at a council meeting in September, was nominated to lead the Department of Recreation.
Mayor Brandon Scott reorganizes top advisers, names new chief of staff
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott will reorganize his top staff for the second time in six months.
J.D. Merrill, Deputy Chief of Staff to Mayor Brandon M. Scott, distributes Narcan at the intersection of Pennsylvania and North Avenues after first responders arrived to address a call about multiple people experiencing overdose symptoms on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
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