The latest from Sapna Bansil
Trump officials silent as firefighters lobby to reopen training academy in Maryland
Firefighters, a widely-respected constituency that Trump has courted, say they are having a tough time lobbying against the administration’s cuts — or even getting administration officials to respond to them.
Linen World survived big-box stores and online retailers — but not Trump
Business at an Oxon Hill linen store tanked after Trump’s federal layoffs. His tariffs made its future untenable.
Van Hollen lands in El Salvador, hopes to see Maryland dad wrongly deported
The senator said he plans to meet with government officials to discuss Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s release.
Trump’s federal worker cuts are destabilizing the nation’s 2 richest Black counties
Businesses across Charles County and neighboring Prince George’s County brace for the impact of Trump's federal cuts.
16-year-old boy killed in Baltimore County shooting
A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot in Arbutus on Sunday, Baltimore County Police said.
Milestone or spectacle? What to know about Gayle King’s space flight Monday.
Although some see space tourism as a small step for man, others see it as a giant vanity project for celebrities and the ultra rich.
Trump-voting town alarmed by FEMA cuts to National Fire Academy
Emmitsburg, Maryland fears the Trump administration’s suspension of the National Fire Academy classes will harm the economy. And emergency workers say the public will be less safe without this training resource.
U.S. Naval Academy ends affirmative action in admissions
Despite a federal ruling in its favor, the academy will no longer consider race in admissions.
Federal agencies gave Maryland $18,500 per resident last year. Here’s where it went.
As the Trump administration slashes the government, economists predict dire consequences for a state long dependent on federal spending.
Hundreds turn out for raucous town hall in Woodlawn where Social Security, Medicare took center stage
A crowd of nearly 500 people filled the auditorium at Woodlawn High School Thursday night for a raucous town hall with Democratic lawmakers on the future of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.
Maryland veterans face Trump’s federal workforce purge as VA to cut thousands
The federal government is the nation’s largest employer of veterans. Maryland vets are among those losing jobs — and bracing for potential service cuts.
A developer wants to put townhouses on the Hunt Valley Inn site. Will they be too pricey?
A prominent local developer could soon submit a plan to raze the former Hunt Valley Inn and replace it with nearly 300 high-end townhouses.
Trump funding freeze shakes Maryland farmers’ trust in government
Farmers don’t know if promised USDA funding will materialize for projects ranging from solar panels to windbreaks to online marketing.
Baltimore County seeks to expand Quick Response Team for overdoses
Baltimore County residents are treated for nonfatal opioid overdoses more than 1,500 times a year, according to state data.
7 things to do in Baltimore County, from a magic show to an ’80s tribute band
Whether it’s a Zumba class, a maple sugar demonstration or a food festival, there are plenty of reasons to bundle up and get outside in Baltimore County in the coming week.
How CCBC plans to train workers to help build the Key Bridge
The Community College of Baltimore County is launching an initiative to address a shortage of welders needed to replace the Key Bridge.
7 things to do in Baltimore County, from Valentine’s Day to Black History Month
Here’s a look at things to do in Baltimore County for the week ending Wednesday, Feb. 19, from Valentine’s Day to Black History Month events.
This Baltimore County church was a stop on the Underground Railroad
A network of Baltimore County churches, residences and farms served as stops on the Underground Railroad. Yet much of this history remains overlooked.
Lutherville Station developer says he’s ‘not going anywhere’
The owner of the commercial shopping center next to the Lutherville light rail stop is pledging to continue to work to add housing there, despite intense community opposition and resistance from the County Council.
Ex-Baltimore County DPW supervisor misused work vehicle, report finds
Baltimore County’s inspector general found that a former county DPW supervisor used a county vehicle to visit a sick, elderly relative during work hours 141 times in 16 months.
