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Illustration of female college student with lanyard around neck, looking at phone, with cannabis leaf perched on her shoulder and cannabis leaves reflected in her glasses. In the background is a large brick colonial-style building, a lawn with students walking, playing frisbee, and sitting around.
Comic: Cannabis at college? What Maryland students need to know
Hey, students! While you were on summer break, Maryland legalized adult recreational use of cannabis. Here’s a guide to the new law and what public health experts recommend.
Illustration of man in profile speaking into headset, with security cameras behind him, looking at figure holding automatic rifle.
Baltimore County schools add gun detection software to 7,000 security cameras
If the system detects a gun, an alert gets sent to professionals trained to identify guns. Once verified, school officials and police are notified of the threat within seconds.
A screengrab from an Orioles video shows Gov. Wes Moore, left, standing next to Orioles CEO John Angelos at Truist Park in Atlanta.
Here’s how the Orioles can spend $600 million if the team steps up to the plate on a new lease
Gov. Wes Moore and the Orioles' chairman are assuring fans a lease deal will get done. And, when that happens, here’s how the team could spend the $600 million.
Jeff Diggs, owner of Earthly Conversions, poses for a portrait in Davidsonville on August 15, 2023.
With cannabis industry expanding, a Baltimore company sees an opportunity to clean up
Businesses processing, growing and selling weed must follow strict state laws governing the disposal of unusable material, which can include stems, buds, leaves, dead plants and returned or expired products, to name a few. Jeff Diggs sees an opportunity.
A screengrab from an Orioles video shows Gov. Wes Moore, left, standing next to Orioles CEO John Angelos at Truist Park in Atlanta.
John Angelos sought additional $300 million, use of parking lots for development in lease stalemate
Angelos sought $300 million in additional public funding and use of the parking lots at Camden Yards to spur development, according to sources.
The aftermath of the storm on Aug. 8, 2023 in Westminster, Maryland. The storm took out several trees and inflicted damage upon vehicles and homes. (Samuel Gene)
Storm cleanup continues after some of ‘the worst electrical damage our state has seen’
BGE crews were working to restore power to thousands of customers in the Baltimore area after severe storms roared through the area Monday might, toppling trees and utility poles and causing widespread power outages. No injuries were reported.
A customer counts out cash to pay for their cannabis at Far & Dotter on July 1, 2023, the first day of recreational cannabis legalization in Maryland
Mastercard shut down debit card cannabis purchases. Why that could put dispensaries at risk.
Cash is still king in the cannabis industry.
Inside Far & Dotter, Lloyd Wilkins looks at the products on July 1, 2023, Maryland’s first day of recreational cannabis legalization.
Maryland cannabis sales top $87.4 million in first full month of recreational sales
The Maryland Cannabis Administration anticipates the industry will reap $600 million in retail sales during the first year of recreational cannabis legalization.
Charlotte Hall Veterans Home
U.S. Army veteran tapped to run Charlotte Hall Veterans Home
Retired Col. John Lombardi takes the reins months after the state chose a new health care service provider. Gov. Wes Moore’s administration fired the previous contractor over findings of longstanding abuse and neglect suffered by residents.
A customer counts out cash to pay for cannabis at Far & Dotter on July 1, 2023, the first day of recreational cannabis legalization in Maryland
Maryland hemp businesses sue governor, cannabis administration over new law
Maryland hemp businesses file lawsuit against governor and state agencies over THC concentration limits in hemp-derived products, claiming it will put them out of business.
Annapolis police respond to a quadruple shooting on Paddington Place near Edgewood on Sunday night, June 11, 2023. At least one person was killed.
Anne Arundel state’s attorney will try Annapolis man on hate crime charges in June mass shooting
Charles Robert Smith faces 42 charges, three of which are hate crimes, in connection with the deaths of Nick Mireles, Mario Mireles and Christian Segovia.
Maryland, Baltimore City, Baltimore County politics
Banner political notes: Cannabis social equity leader; O’Malley portraits unveiled; members named to water and higher ed panels; Olszewski taps former MDE secretary
Just over two weeks since the legal sales of recreational cannabis began, Gov. Wes Moore on Monday announced his pick to lead the state agency responsible for ensuring Maryland’s cannabis industry includes entrepreneurs from communities harmed by marijuana prohibition.
Police officers on scene at the Roosevelt Park Pool on the afternoon of June 7.
Police identify teen rescued in June near-drowning at Roosevelt Park Pool who died weeks later
The teen died on June 29, according to Baltimore Police. Since investigators observed no signs of foul play or trauma, an autopsy performed by the medical examiner’s office will determine the cause of death.
Megan Pullins helps a customer at Far & Dotter on July 1, 2023, the first day of recreational cannabis legalization in Maryland.
Nearly $21 million in cannabis sold during Maryland’s first week of legalization
Maryland anticipates $600 million in first year of adult-use cannabis sales
The home of the Smiths' located at the end of the block on Paddington Place in Annapolis.
Latino families say they knew to avoid house of man accused of shooting 6 last month in Annapolis, killing 3
Those who agreed to speak to The Banner, some in Spanish, reported racist language and intimidation directed at Latino residents from Charles Smith and members of his family.
A police officer goes under tape that marks off Glade Court in Brooklyn after a shooting early Sunday morning.
After South Baltimore mass shooting leaves 2 dead, 28 wounded, police staffing questioned
The shooting at the annual Brooklyn Day block party is the most people shot in one incident in Baltimore since at least 2015.
Customer Lloyd Wilkins looks at the products inside Far & Dotter on Maryland's first day of recreational cannabis legalization.
Maryland blazes into recreational cannabis sales with parties, promotions and eager consumers
People thronged cannabis dispensaries across the Baltimore region Saturday, eager to see, learn about and try the products that those 21 and over with a state-issued ID are now able to purchase for recreational use.
Behind the scenes at cannabis grow farm SunMed
How to be ready for the first day of recreational cannabis shopping
Expect lines and fun, but be prepared to use cash or cannabis-specific financial apps to make your purchase.
Illustration of man lounging in a green chair in his fenced-off backyard, smoking cannabis from a glass pipe, with a large green cloud of smoke curling around him.
Comic: An essential guide to recreational cannabis in Maryland
This comic gives you the essentials about Maryland’s new recreational cannabis law.
Behind the scenes at Curio Wellness
Medical cannabis tracking system lagging, state creates emergency guardrails through Monday
If a dispensary cannot verify a medical cannabis patient’s allotment, customers can still purchase a limited amount of product.
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