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Vincent Schiraldi, acting secretary of juvenile services, testifies before a Maryland Senate budget subcommittee in Annapolis on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023.
What we learned from a state hearing on youth crime
Lawmakers, public defenders, police, prosecutors and state officials faced gathered in a marathon video meeting on Wednesday to confront Maryland’s problems with juvenile crime head-on.
Exterior of the Maryland State House in Annapolis, as seen on Friday, March 31.
What data reveals about Maryland juvenile crime trends
Lawmakers will meet Wednesday to weigh juvenile reforms against a wave of gun violence against teens and a spike in teens stealing cars.
Children hold up signs during a Safe Streets peace walk in Brooklyn, days after two people were killed and 28 others were injured in a mass shooting.
Maryland leaders reassessing juvenile justice changes after several high-profile crimes
“It hurts us more when kids are the ones perpetrating or falling victim, because we feel like we failed them,” said state Del. Luke Clippinger, a Baltimore Democrat who is leading a review of whether juvenile laws need adjusting.
Three men wearing black t-shirts stand in front of the door to their Fells Point shop.
Gardening center or dispensary? Baltimore shop tests limits of cannabis law
A new Fells Point business is teaching people how to cultivate cannabis and selling plants. Is it legal? That answer isn’t so simple.
The meteor captured on the Nest camera of Noelle Smith Althoff in Bel Air around 9:23 p.m.
‘Fireball’ meteor puts on a show as it soars across the mid-Atlantic
Skygazers across the mid-Atlantic were treated to a light show as a meteor breaching Earth’s atmosphere lit up the skies.
People enjoy the day at Ocean City Beach on Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023. The city is considering regulations on tents and canopies on the beach after the 2023 season.
Code Red alert declared as extreme heat hits the Baltimore region
It’s going to be super hot — so hot the temperature could break a record set in 1881.
Scenes at the Herbiculture cannabis dispensary
Maryland website will help cannabis entrepreneurs check special license eligibility
Taking the guesswork out of eligibility for what’s called social equity licenses, the state will post a verification portal on Sept. 8 where entrepreneurs can check for free prior to paying thousands of dollars to apply for a license.
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.
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