The Baltimore Banner thanks its sponsors. Become one.

State government

    Law enforcement is investigating bomb threats that were emailed to 14 elections offices in Maryland.
    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.
    More than 1,000 applicants are vying for 10 grant awards to move to Cumberland.
    A hidden gem no more: Cumberland’s offer of $20,000 to relocate goes viral
    Small-town charm meets big-city attention as Cumberland’s relocation program goes viral.
    Former Gov. Larry Hogan isn't headed to the U.S. Senate, after losing to Democrat Angela Alsobrooks. But he still has options for what to do next.
    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.”
    ASTON, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 23: Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris pauses during a CNN Presidential Town Hall at Sun Center Studios on October 23, 2024 in Aston, Pennsylvania. With less than two weeks to Election Day, Harris spent the day in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and made a visit to Famous 4th Street Delicatessen to greet supporters.
    Maryland women wonder: Will America ever elect a female president?
    After loses by Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris, Maryland women in politics ponder whether they will see a woman president in their lifetime.
    Baltimore residents cast their votes inside the polling location at Margaret Brent Elementary/Middle School on Tuesday.
    Moore says state investigating bomb threats at local elections offices
    Gov. Wes Moore said late Friday that his office is working with state and local officials to address bomb threats that were reported at local elections offices across Maryland. The state’s top elections official said those tallying votes were evacuated and “everyone is safe.”

    The Baltimore Banner thanks its sponsors. Become one.

    Photograph shows Harriet Tubman (1822-1913) at midlife. She is seated, turned toward the left. One hand rests on the back of a wooden chair, another rests in her lap.
    Harriet Tubman will become a one-star general. She’s still not on the $20 bill.
    The trailblazing abolitionist and conductor on the Underground Railroad will be posthumously commissioned as a one-star general in the Maryland National Guard.
    Maryland Governor Wes Moore outlines a plan for the state to protect the interests of Maryland under the incoming Donald Trump administration.
    Gov. Moore vows to protect Marylanders in second Trump administration
    Gov. Wes Moore on Friday outlined a plan for the state to protect the interests of Marylanders under the incoming Donald Trump administration.
    Supporters listen as Vice President Kamala Harris concedes the election Wednesday during a speech at Howard University in Washington, D.C.
    They voted to make history with Harris and lost. Black women react to Trump’s victory.
    Black women voted to make history supporting Kamala Harris. After her loss, many take it personally.
    Pam Macapagal pictured in her shelter moments after she was told she'd no longer be evicted.
    As Baltimore sweeps encampments, some residents feel discarded too
    At one Baltimore encampment, leaving can be more challenging than staying.
    HENDERSON, NEVADA - OCTOBER 31: Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump greets supporters during  a campaign rally at Lee’s Family Forum on October 31, 2024 in Henderson, Nevada. With less than a week until Election Day, Trump is campaigning for re-election on Thursday in New Mexico and the battleground states of Nevada and Arizona.
    Maryland leaders are preparing for a Trump presidency
    As Gov. Wes Moore, a state and national Democratic Party leader, guides Maryland through a Trump presidency, he and fellow lawmakers must consider what’s at stake and what they can protect.

    The Baltimore Banner thanks its sponsors. Become one.

    Voters cast their ballots for the 2024 general election at Wise High School in Upper Marlboro.
    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, joined by her daughter, Alex, addresses the crowd at her election night watch party in College Park on Tuesday night.
    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.
    “We’re Voting Yes” signs in support of reproductive rights.
    Maryland abortion amendment passes, protecting against future restrictions
    Voters overwhelmingly supported a ballot measure to solidify reproductive rights in Maryland’s constitution.
    Mail-in ballots are sorted for counting during canvassing at the Anne Arundel County Board of Elections.
    Maryland election results delayed with voters still in line
    As of 8:45 p.m., lines of voters were still in place at multiple polling places, particularly at Bowie State University and University of Maryland, College Park, officials said.
    The Inner Harbor and Harborplace in April.
    Has race played a role in some people’s opposition to Harborplace?
    Some believe race is coming into play in Harborplace and other issues in this year’s election.

    The Baltimore Banner thanks its sponsors. Become one.

    Voters have been receiving “vaguely threatening” letters from the Center for Voter Information.
    Election groups disagree with attorney general about ‘threatening’ voter letters
    The nonprofits that sent ‘vaguely threatening’ voting mailers say their methods are lawful. Maryland’s Attorney General disagreed and told them to stop.
    Voters line up outside the Odenton Public Library Thursday, October 31, 2024, on the last day of early voting in the general election.
    Nearly 1 million Marylanders cast ballots during early voting
    All told, between early votes and returned mail ballots, more than 1.56 million of the state’s 4.2 million voters have already voted for a turnout of 37%.
    Gov. Wes Moore speaks during a visit to the Small Business Administration’s Business Recovery Center in Baltimore on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.
    Hurricanes have depleted federal funds sought by Key Bridge small businesses
    Even though U.S. Small Business Administration funds are depleted, requests for financial help from those affected by the Key Bridge disaster continue to roll in, including 500 new applications in the last month.
    Albert Nickerson, a county commissioner in Kent County is pictured on his in-law's farm on October 18, 2024.
    In Maryland’s smallest county, the politics of change take center stage
    High property values and relative population density have given the town an outsized importance in the county’s economic picture.
    A sign in support of Question 1, a ballot measure that would enshrine reproductive rights in the Maryland constitution.
    Letter: Don’t be fooled — abortion is still under threat
    The president of Planned Parenthood Maryland and president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan Washington, D.C., say more needs to be done to protect access to abortion care in Maryland.
    Oh no!

    Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes. If the problem persists, please contact customer service at 443-843-0043 or customercare@thebaltimorebanner.com.