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The latest from Daniel Zawodny
Snow-covered bus stops and sidewalks make getting around Baltimore a dangerous endeavor
As the Baltimore region struggles to emerge from a winter storm and arctic temperatures, entombed bus stops and sidewalks are creating difficulties — and danger — for public transit riders and pedestrians.
Baltimore’s share of Hispanic residents nearly doubled, driven by growth on the outskirts
The number of Hispanic residents grew in almost every Baltimore City community over the last decade, even as the city lost thousands of Black and white residents.
Feds purchase warehouse near Hagerstown, fueling talk of immigration detention center
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has inked a deal to purchase a warehouse just outside Hagerstown for $102.4 million.
Viral video provides rare look inside crowded ICE holding room in Baltimore
A new viral video taken inside an immigration holding room facility in downtown Baltimore is the latest proof of abusive treatment of people confined in federal custody, activists and lawmakers say.
More MTA buses will run Tuesday, but some express routes still suspended
Improving road conditions will allow the Maryland Transit Administration to restore some suspended bus routes Tuesday, the agency announced.
Officials urge caution on roads as icy conditions persist
Sporadic sunshine could melt snow and ice on some patches of roadway, but wet areas are likely to refreeze in the Baltimore area, officials warn.
Fees for travelers flying without Real ID start in February, TSA says
Airport travelers with no Real ID can still fly, but it will cost $45 and additional time starting in February, according to the Transportation Security Administration.
From roads to hospitals, how Maryland is preparing for the snowstorm
Here’s how local and state agencies, hospitals and transportation authorities are preparing for the winter storm in Maryland.
Fast-tracked Baltimore bus expansion left out of Moore’s transportation budget
The final version of the Consolidated Transportation Program, a six-year capital spending vision updated as part of the governor’s budget each year and released Wednesday, is largely unchanged from its draft version.
Van Hollen demands answers after reports of a potential ICE facility in Hagerstown
In a letter sent to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and acting ICE Director Todd Lyons, all of Maryland’s representatives except for Republican Andy Harris “demand more details” about reported plans to convert a warehouse into detention space in Hagerstown.
SquashWise finds its home inside Howard Street’s old bus depot
Howard Street’s 24,000-foot former Greyhound bus station just got a makeover from its new owner: SquashWise, a community organization empowering Baltimore youth through the sport.
Maryland woman and U.S. citizen released by ICE still fighting to prove citizenship
After 25 days in detention, Diaz Morales, who says she is a U.S. citizen born in Laurel, is back with her family. ICE wants to deport her.
Wes Moore and Trump’s transportation secretary want to rebuild the Key Bridge faster
Their statement, however, did not specify a new timeline for construction of the Key Bridge.
Light Rail to shut down service at some stops this weekend for Amtrak work
Shuttle buses will step in to transport riders at Light Rail stops between Falls Road and Camden Station this weekend due to ongoing Amtrak construction on the future Frederick Douglass Tunnel.
Avelo Airlines to stop ICE flights, citing high costs and little payoff
Texas-based Avelo Airlines has faced sustained backlash — including in Maryland — since it began operating domestic transfer and international removal flights on behalf of ICE earlier this year.
Baltimore protesters march to ICE office after fatal shooting in Minnesota
Baltimore protests join a chorus of rallies across the country following the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good by ICE agents in Minnesota.
ICE releases Maryland woman attorneys say is US citizen after 25 days in detention
Dulce Consuelo Diaz Morales, 22, whose family she says was born in Laurel and is a U.S. citizen, was released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody Wednesday after 25 days in detention, according to attorneys representing her family.
New year, new ride: Baltimore’s subway will have new railcars in service Friday
The Maryland Transit Administration is rolling into 2026 with brand-new cars for Baltimore’s subway.
Gov. Wes Moore endorses 3 bills to address Maryland housing
Gov. Wes Moore is endorsing three bills meant to spur construction and increase housing in ways both big and small. They’re also a chance for Moore to notch wins before voters decide this year whether to give him a second term.
Baltimore completed far less than half of the road paving on its 2025 list
The transportation department set a loftier street-paving goal than in the previous three years, but fell far short of it.
