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Baltimore’s first WNBA game draws a crowd, even with Caitlin Clark injured
Clark didn’t play in the Fever's loss to the Mystics. But that didn't stop thousands from turning out to see her at CFG Bank Arena.
Maryland trades with over 200 countries. Trump’s tariffs could change the numbers.
The Banner analyzed data from the U.S. Census Bureau to understand how Trump's tariffs might affect Maryland.
FEMA reopens fire training academy in Maryland, following weeks of outcry
In-person classes will resume at the National Fire Academy, over 10 weeks after they were paused amid the Trump administration’s review of federal spending.
Western Maryland town that flooded must try again to keep its head above water
Children left schools in boats as 5 inches of rain deluged parts of Allegany and Garrett counties last week.
Gov. Moore declares state of emergency in flood-ravaged Western Maryland
Heavy rains this week led to the worst flooding parts of Allegany County has seen in nearly 30 years. Gov. Wes Moore declared a state of emergency.
Trump officials silent as firefighters lobby to reopen training academy in Maryland
Firefighters, a widely-respected constituency that Trump has courted, say they are having a tough time lobbying against the administration’s cuts — or even getting administration officials to respond to them.
Linen World survived big-box stores and online retailers — but not Trump
Business at an Oxon Hill linen store tanked after Trump’s federal layoffs. His tariffs made its future untenable.
Van Hollen lands in El Salvador, hopes to see Maryland dad wrongly deported
The senator said he plans to meet with government officials to discuss Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s release.
Trump’s federal worker cuts are destabilizing the nation’s 2 richest Black counties
Businesses across Charles County and neighboring Prince George’s County brace for the impact of Trump's federal cuts.
16-year-old boy killed in Baltimore County shooting
A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot in Arbutus on Sunday, Baltimore County Police said.
Milestone or spectacle? What to know about Gayle King’s space flight Monday.
Although some see space tourism as a small step for man, others see it as a giant vanity project for celebrities and the ultra rich.
Trump-voting town alarmed by FEMA cuts to National Fire Academy
Emmitsburg, Maryland fears the Trump administration’s suspension of the National Fire Academy classes will harm the economy. And emergency workers say the public will be less safe without this training resource.
U.S. Naval Academy ends affirmative action in admissions
Despite a federal ruling in its favor, the academy will no longer consider race in admissions.
Federal agencies gave Maryland $18,500 per resident last year. Here’s where it went.
As the Trump administration slashes the government, economists predict dire consequences for a state long dependent on federal spending.
Hundreds turn out for raucous town hall in Woodlawn where Social Security, Medicare took center stage
A crowd of nearly 500 people filled the auditorium at Woodlawn High School Thursday night for a raucous town hall with Democratic lawmakers on the future of Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.
Maryland veterans face Trump’s federal workforce purge as VA to cut thousands
The federal government is the nation’s largest employer of veterans. Maryland vets are among those losing jobs — and bracing for potential service cuts.
A developer wants to put townhouses on the Hunt Valley Inn site. Will they be too pricey?
A prominent local developer could soon submit a plan to raze the former Hunt Valley Inn and replace it with nearly 300 high-end townhouses.
Trump funding freeze shakes Maryland farmers’ trust in government
Farmers don’t know if promised USDA funding will materialize for projects ranging from solar panels to windbreaks to online marketing.
Baltimore County seeks to expand Quick Response Team for overdoses
Baltimore County residents are treated for nonfatal opioid overdoses more than 1,500 times a year, according to state data.
7 things to do in Baltimore County, from a magic show to an ’80s tribute band
Whether it’s a Zumba class, a maple sugar demonstration or a food festival, there are plenty of reasons to bundle up and get outside in Baltimore County in the coming week.