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Anne Arundel schools superintendent rebukes employee’s ‘hateful’ posts after Kirk killing
Anne Arundel County superintendent’s remarks come one week after Kirk’s allies discovered Instagram comments celebrating his murder that they believe were posted by a school district employee.
Dr. Mark Bedell, Anne Arundel County Schools Superintendent, addresses the audience after the end of public comment on proposed school redistricting plans during a meeting at Annapolis Middle School in Annapolis, Md. on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
Jimmy Kimmel suspension ‘not enough’ for local media giant Sinclair
Baltimore County-based Sinclair Broadcast Group wants suspended ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel to donate to Charlie Kirk’s family and conservative group.
Sinclair Broadcast Group headquarters in Hunt Valley.
Maryland failed to keep sex offenders away from foster children, audit finds
Maryland failed to protect children under state care from being placed in homes where registered sex offenders lived. It’s one of numerous findings listed in an audit out Wednesday.
Rafael Lopez, Maryland secretary of human services, speaks during a panel on healthcare during the Baltimore Banner’s Inside the Legislative Session event.
Ahead of Poolesville Day, locals have a to-do list for county leaders
For residents of Poolesville, the big ask this year is for county money to build a bubble around the town’s pool so that it can be used during colder months.
The Old Town Bank Museum in Poolesville, Maryland.
Peach and eggplant sculptures stir unexpected drama in Ellicott City
In Ellicott City, the placement of a peach sculpture has sparked controversy, while a nearby eggplant sculpture was accepted by the Howard County Historic Preservation Commission.
The peach sculpture by Jan Kirsh, currently on display outside of Georgia Grace Cafe on Main Street in Ellicott City.
Baltimore union election results overturned and second vote scheduled
The new election is slated for Oct. 4, union members were told last week.
Members of the AFSCME union hold up signs reading "staff the front lines" during an event with Gov. Wes Moore, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and national union President Lee Saunders outside the union building in southwest Baltimore on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.
Microsoft to open quantum research center near University of Maryland
Microsoft is opening a new quantum research center near the University of Maryland, part of a push to make the state a hub for quantum science.
Quantum particles — quibits — can be in multiple states at once, and linked in pairs that let you determine the state of one anywhere in the world by observing the other.
The Baltimore building that Brandon Chasen says he’ll call home is currently condemned
Chasen, 39, testified on Monday that he will be living at a building on Eastern Avenue in Fells Point that once served as his namesake company’s headquarters.
Condemned building owned by Developer Brandon Chasen on 1511 Eastern Ave. in Baltimore, Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Developer Brandon Chasen testified on Monday that his company's former Fells Point headquarters is now his Baltimore address. On Tuesday, the building was listed as "condemned."
Baltimore County spent $10 million to build a pool, but it’s not free for residents
More questions about Baltimore County's lack of swimming opportunities and why more arrangements aren't provided.
Ingrid Lewis works out during a water fitness class at Y Swim in Randallstown, Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
Lierman launches comptroller reelection bid
So far, Brooke Lierman is facing no competitors in the 2026 election, though candidates have until February to file.
Candidate for comptroller Brooke Lierman endorses gubernational candidate Wes Moore at an election event at Bowie State University on November 7, 2022.
Is offshore wind doomed in Maryland?
The Baltimore-based US Wind project off Ocean City is Maryland’s only offshore wind farm close to construction, but federal tax breaks and courtroom battles may decide its fate.
MoCo’s first LGBTQIA+ center just opened. Advocates say it’s more important now than ever.
The MoCo Pride Center opens as the Trump administration tries to roll back protections for queer people.
A sign at the door of the MoCo Pride Center’s new physical space, which opened in Bethesda on Aug. 30.
Montgomery County officials say they get that anxiety over the cost-of-living is spiking
Almost 60% of poll respondents ranked the county’s inflation and cost of living as a “very serious problem,” and county council members say the status quo isn’t working.
School board member Karla Silvestre announces bid for Montgomery County Council
Silvestre, a Silver Spring resident, has been in the national spotlight recently, testifying before a U.S. House hearing on antisemitism in schools.
Montgomery County Board of Education member Karla Silvestre announced Tuesday she is running for a seat on the County Council.
Montgomery County hotels supported by government funding must allow unions, council says
The move follows consumer boycotts that targeted several hotels, including the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
The Montgomery County Council in June 2025.
Federal jobs cuts were supposed to cost Baltimore millions. Instead, revenue increased.
Baltimore finished the fiscal year, which ended June 30, with $42 million more in income tax collections than budgeted.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 — Venn McCormick of New Life Recovery Center testifies during a Baltimore City Council committee hearing on the opioid crisis.
Judge tosses terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione, lets murder count stand
A judge on Tuesday dismissed terrorism charges against Luigi Mangione in New York state’s case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, but he kept the state’s second-degree murder charges against him.
Luigi Mangione is escorted into Manhattan state court in New York, Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Bill to slow affordable housing in Anne Arundel rejected by County Council
The 4-3 vote along party lines followed impassioned public testimony at the end of a four-hour legislative meeting Monday night.
An Anne Arundel County bill that would have rolled back an incentive for affordable housing was defeated Monday night. The bill was spurred by opposition to a new townhouse development in this Glen Burnie neighborhood.
More vocal than ever, Van Hollen pressures Democrats to ditch ‘spineless politics’
Senator’s Iowa speech criticizes minority party leaders for “spineless politics”
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen of Maryland speaks to reporters at the Polk County Streak Fry, held by the Polk County Democrats, at Water Works Park in Des Moines, Iowa on Saturday, September 13, 2025.
As RFK Jr. blows up public health, some states are rushing to save it
A growing number of Democrat-led states are joining together to protect common-sense safeguards against infectious disease with vaccines. Maryland has yet to join these partnerships, but the idea is under discussion.
Reva Bounan, RN, holds a syringe to be used during a Vaccine Clinic offered at BCPS Fest held at New Town High School on August 16th, 2025 in Owings Mills, MD.
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