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Maryland loses 550 AmeriCorps positions to Trump administration cuts

May 8, 2025

Alexandria Warrick Adams, executive director of Elev8 Baltimore, said at a Thursday press conference that Maryland communities and children will feel the effects of AmeriCorps cuts.

Here’s what the rebuilt Pimlico Race Course could look like

May 7, 2025

Renderings show what the redeveloped Pimlico Race Course in Park Heights could look like. The thoroughbred horse racing track is scheduled to be torn down after the 2025 Preakness Stakes and rebuilt in time for the 2027 Preakness Stakes.

These Maryland parks will require reservations this summer

May 7, 2025

The beach at Sandy Point State Park is popular, and the park regularly fills up on weekends during the summer.

New ethics law clamps down on future Maryland governors’ business dealings

Updated May 6, 2025

Former Gov. Larry Hogan, left, and Gov. Wes Moore both had significant business deals and investments that they brought with them to public service. A new state law sets a standard for governors going forward.

Where federal workers searching for new jobs should look in Maryland

Giacomo Bologna and Lee O. Sanderlin

May 6, 2025

Prospective job seekers speak with recruiters during a federal workers career fair hosted at Howard Community College in Columbia last month.

In selling Maryland, Wes Moore offers Japan, Korea a Trump alternative

Lee O. Sanderlin

May 3, 2025

Gov. Wes Moore and his Korean counterpart Gov. Park Wan-Su of the South Gyeongsang Province pose for a group photo holding Dongbaeki plushies. Park presented the Maryland delegation with Dongbaeki toys. Dongbaeki, a gull, is a mascot of the South Korean city of Tongyeong.

Under Armour lost $200M last year and says Trump tariffs add uncertainty this year

Tariffs and labor shortages threaten to crack Maryland’s crab industry

Crabpots stacked alongside a marina in Crisfield.

The price of Preakness: a $500 million state infusion, a $5 million annual fee

Point Dume clinches a win during the Black-Eyed Susan races at Pimlico Race Course in 2024.

Dozens displaced by 7-alarm fire at West Baltimore warehouse

Baltimore firefighters battle a 4-alarm blaze at a warehouse at 2205 W Lanvale Street in West Baltimore Monday evening, May 12, 2025.

As Baltimoreans start swimming in the harbor, water quality remains murky

Baltimore Banner reporter Giacomo "Jack" Bologna jumps into the Baltimore Harbor alongside other participants as a part of the Waterfront Partnership's Harbor Splash 2024 event held last June.

Trump official suggests arrests of ‘sanctuary’ leaders could happen

Lee O. Sanderlin

May 2, 2025

White House border czar Tom Homan speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, Tuesday, April 22, 2025.

Former banker Ed Hale Sr. plans 2026 primary challenge to Gov. Wes Moore

May 1, 2025

Baltimore Blast owner Ed Hale, shown in 2024, said he is close to launching a campaign for governor to challenge Gov. Wes Moore in the 2026 election.

Lawsuit tracker: How Maryland, Baltimore are suing the Trump administration

Madeleine O'Neill

Updated Apr 30, 2025

Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has joined other Democratic attorneys general in several lawsuits challenging Trump administration actions.

Defense attorney: Bribery case at state Labor Department involves ‘much larger fish’

Apr 29, 2025

Mark Anthony Sykes was sentenced to three years of supervised probation in connection to an ongoing corruption investigation at the Maryland Department of Labor.

Is Maryland the answer to DC’s MAGA woes? Jamie Raskin says maybe.

Apr 29, 2025

The Washington Monument is seen on the mall in Washington would be in Maryland if retrocession were ever to happen.

The Commanders are leaving Prince George’s County. There’s a plan for what’s next.

Pamela Wood and Lee O. Sanderlin

Apr 28, 2025

Washington Commanders controlling owner Josh Harris, from left, signs a helmet along with District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after an announcement about a new home for the NFL football team on the site of the old RFK Stadium, Monday, April 28, 2025, at the National Press Club in Washington.

Commanders, District agree to a deal to build at RFK Stadium site

Stephen Whyno, AP Sports Writer

Apr 28, 2025

RFK Stadium in 1992.

Maryland overhauls process for releasing aging and sick prisoners: ‘It’s about mercy’

Dylan Segelbaum

Apr 27, 2025

Maryland lawmakers passed a bill that makes several changes to medical and geriatric parole.

Maryland lawsuit challenges federal threats to withhold education funding

Liz Bowie and Holly Ramer

Apr 25, 2025

Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown joined 18 other states challenging the U.S. education department’s threats to withhold school funding.

How a Maryland voter priority was left behind in a busy legislative session

Apr 25, 2025

Gov. Wes Moore, right, during the first day of Maryland’s legislative session in January.

Parents of young children will be able to defer jury duty under new state law

Apr 25, 2025

After toxic cocktail of complaints, changes are coming to Anne Arundel’s liquor board

Apr 25, 2025

Anne Arundel County alcohol sales are regulated by the Board of License Commissioners, a three body panel now being changed after complaints.

Maryland seeking bids for ‘world-class’ appeals court building in Annapolis

Apr 23, 2025

Maryland is seeking bids to construct a towering five-story, approximately $200 million building in Annapolis to relocate the state’s two appeals courts.

Moore set to expand ways for ex-offenders to clear their criminal records

Dylan Segelbaum

Apr 22, 2025

Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, on Tuesday is set to sign a bill that his administration put forward called the Expungement Reform Act of 2025.

Moore’s maglev support angers Marylanders in path of high-speed train: ‘Can’t stop fighting’

Apr 19, 2025

Susan McCutchen of Bladensburg, who has been fighting maglev for eight years, speaks at a community meeting at the Greenbelt library on Saturday, April 19, 2025. Next to her, from left, are Dels. Anne Healey and Ashanti Martinez and Prince George's County Councilman Eric Olson.

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