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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.
Baltimore County’s got rats, too, but code enforcement is on their tails
The push for county pest control began in 2016, when East Side residents flooded council chambers to ask for help reducing their rodents.
7 things to do in Baltimore County, from Black History Month to Lunar New Year
February kicks off with a festive spirit, as communities come together to celebrate Black History Month and the Lunar New Year.
Marylanders vigorously protested Trump’s first inauguration. This time, quiet.
Demonstrations after Donald Trump’s first inauguration were the largest in U.S. history. This time, the resistance has been subdued.
Democrats think Maryland’s Jamie Raskin is a leader for Trump-era politics
Many colleagues view Raskin, a 62-year-old constitutional law scholar with a broad national following, as an intellectual, aggressive and articulate leader.
Meet the only Ravens fan who trades emails with John Harbaugh
The Baltimore Ravens’ longtime coach receives an email after nearly every game from David Price, a diehard fan from Glen Burnie.
Muskrats, ducks and doughnuts: Inside Maryland’s zaniest New Year’s ‘drops’
Hagerstown, Princess Anne and Havre de Grace have embraced their own wonderfully wacky twists on New York City’s ball drop.