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Maryland leaders refute Trump ‘sanctuary’ designation as immigration fight escalates
One Republican-led Maryland county called the 'sanctuary' designation ‘wholly inaccurate’.
Trump ‘sanctuary’ declaration could mean Baltimore, others lose federal money
Eight counties and 10 Maryland towns given “sanctuary” moniker by Department of Homeland Security and their federal funding could be at threat.
Top lawmakers, longshoremen and Morton Salt press Moore to keep Locust Point pier open
Shipping plans are made months in advance and without assurances that the Locust Point pier will be open for business in 2026. Companies may soon opt to route their deliveries elsewhere.
Where federal workers searching for new jobs should look in Maryland
Local leaders and state officials are trying to help federal workers find stability and chart a new path forward in Maryland.
In selling Maryland, Wes Moore offers Japan, Korea a Trump alternative
Whether Moore is in Annapolis or Seoul, Donald Trump is an inescapable force.
Trump official suggests arrests of ‘sanctuary’ leaders could happen
‘Wait to see what’s coming,’ Tom Homan, Trump’s border czar, said Thursday.
The Commanders are leaving Prince George’s County. There’s a plan for what’s next.
The impending move is a loss for Prince George’s County and the state of Maryland, though officials are painting it as not-so-bad.
Key Bridge families get $1.2M donation after being shut out of largest relief fund
The Baltimore Community Foundation donated $1.2 million to help the families of the six workers who died in the Key Bridge disaster, Mayor Brandon Scott said Tuesday afternoon.
Moore’s Asia trip helped by baseball talk and a slight football gaffe
Sports were frequent cultural touchstones on Gov. Wes Moore's trip to Japan and South Korea.
As Wes Moore sells Maryland to Asia, Trump’s tariffs cast shadow
Recently proposed tariffs on computer chips and other electronics complicate Gov. Wes Moore's hallmark economic initiative.
Gov. Wes Moore kicks off Asia trade trip with maglev train ride: ‘This is the future’
Moore needed one word to summarize the experience: “Wow.”
A red stalwart in blue Maryland: Are these the last days for Chuck Jenkins?
As an elected Republican in a rapidly changing place that gets more liberal with each election, Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins is something of an endangered species.
Foundation CEO on Key Bridge fund backlash: ‘This issue now has my full attention.’
After days of public blowback, the Baltimore Community Foundation CEO said she plans to support the families of the six men who died in the Key Bridge collapse.
They raised $16 million for Key Bridge disaster relief. None of it went to victims’ families.
A community foundation raised money for the Maryland Tough, Baltimore Strong fund under the explicit premise that Key Bridge victims’ families would see some of it.
Brandon Scott’s $4.6B Baltimore spending plan could be scrambled by Trump cuts
Baltimore City's plan closes an $85 million shortfall with several additional fees.
Cohen, councilmembers take BGE rate fight to city streets
The fight against Baltimore Gas and Electric Company’s planned rate increases escalated Thursday as a contingent of city leaders took to the streets to rally residents against the energy giant’s proposal.
DPW worker had heat illness for days before dying on job last summer, OIG says
Ronald Silver II called out sick the day before he died during his trash collection shift because of heat-related illness.
Sarah David wants to change the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office
Currently the deputy Maryland state prosecutor, Sarah David will announce her candidacy for state’s attorney Wednesday.
One of downtown Baltimore’s biggest landlords hit with foreclosure
A lender is foreclosing on a downtown apartment building owned by one Baltimore’s most successful developers of office-to-residential conversions.
Baltimore sanitation workers push for pay raises as city examines working conditions
The Baltimore City Department of Public Works director acknowledged, ‘We’re not where we need to be, but we’re going to get there.‘