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Legionella concerns spread as bacteria found in two Baltimore courthouses
Legionella bacteria has been found in more government buildings in Baltimore, prompting officials to plan to flush and sanitize the water systems at two courthouses this weekend.
Legionella bacteria concerns persist at State Center complex in Baltimore
State government officials are continuing to battle Legionella bacteria at the aging State Center office complex in Baltimore, sending workers home this week as they flush the water systems.
State failed to scrutinize prison health care companies, audit finds
The Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services did not sufficiently check in on its health contractors to ensure that patients were getting timely care and having their complaints investigated, according to a new state audit.
1 injured in Baltimore asphalt plant fire
One person was taken to the hospital Saturday following a two-alarm fire at an asphalt processing plant in East Baltimore, fire officials said.
Anne Arundel trash, recycling services to return to normal after strike ends
A strike involving workers who collect trash, recycling and yard waste in Anne Arundel County has been resolved, allowing regular pickup to resume.
Maryland to pay $58.5M to resolve lawsuit with former State Center developer
It’s the latest step in a nearly two-decade political, logistical and legal saga over the fate of the complex that houses thousands of state government workers.
Maryland to pay $190K for consultants to help with Trump response
The consulting firm Accenture will research Trump’s proposed agenda and how it will affect the state’s priorities and programs.
Biden includes Key Bridge funding in $100B disaster request
President Joe Biden is taking an important step in his effort to lock in federal money to rebuild Baltimore’s collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Angela Alsobrooks won a $150M trial by fire. Now she heads to Trump’s Washington.
Angela Alsobrooks will join the Senate in an unenviable position: as a brand-new member in the minority party, with the president also from the opposing party.
Here’s what we know about bomb threats at Maryland elections offices
Bomb threats were emailed to 15 local elections offices in Maryland on Friday night. They appear to be from overseas.
What’s next for Larry Hogan? Despite Senate loss, ex-gov has options
Former Gov. Larry Hogan hinted that this year’s Senate race isn’t the last we’ve seen from him, saying: “Our work and our commitment to a brighter future and a better path forward will continue.”
4 things we learned from election night results in Maryland
Being popular doesn’t guarantee victory, and other lessons from Tuesdays election results.
Angela Alsobrooks makes history as Maryland’s first Black Senator
Maryland voters made history on Tuesday, voting to send Angela Alsobrooks to Washington as the first Black woman to represent the state in the U.S. Senate.
Larry Hogan decides not to decide, and skips voting for president
The Republican has a history of making alternative choices when it comes to voting for president.
With US Senate seat on the line, Alsobrooks and Hogan make their final pitches to voters
The candidates for Maryland’s open U.S. Senate seat packed their final full day of campaigning with events and stops to persuade voters, thank volunteers and rally supporters. On Tuesday, they’ll find out who wins.
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