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    Del. C.T. Wilson, architect of the Child Victims Act, shared his own experience with childhood sexual abuse during his yearslong fight to pass the legislation.
    Maryland’s Child Victims Act could see changes as state faces billion-dollar liability
    The law’s biggest supporter is considering a trio of adjustments to the landmark law, which removed the statute of limitations on childhood sexual abuse claims.
    Woodlawn in Baltimore County is home to the Social Security Administration’s headquarters.
    DOGE overhauls Social Security Administration with employee, office lease cuts
    The Social Security Administration plans to cut its workforce by more than 7,000 by offering employees early retirement and buyouts and through expected resignations.
    Barbed wire is seen outside the Maryland Correctional Institution in Hagerstown on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024.
    With deteriorating fences, Maryland’s aging prisons struggle to secure their perimeters
    Maintaining Maryland’s prison fences is estimated to cost the state $34 million every two years for the next 30 years.
    Florida State cornerback Azareye’h Thomas didn’t run the 40-yard dash at the combine, but if the Ravens like what they see on tape he could be a second-round steal.
    Ravens mock draft 1.0: How Eric DeCosta can build a Super Bowl roster if Ronnie Stanley re-signs
    A new deal for Stanley would change the calculus of the Ravens’ draft strategy in April.
    Dazhon Darien, Pikesville High School’s former athletic director, was flagged in a national database of educators for submitting fraudulent transcripts in Florida. He did the same in Maryland before facing criminal charges for sexual exploitation of children and other crimes.
    Maryland could require teacher screenings after questionable Pikesville High hire
    Legislation would require schools to use a national educator database to help weed out bad actors.
    Jason Isaacs and Parker Posey as Timothy and Victoria Ratliff in Season 3, Episode 1 of "The White Lotus" on HBO.
    From ‘The White Lotus’ to ‘Suits LA,’ these actors all have Maryland ties
    From HBO’s “The White Lotus” to NBC’s new “Suits” reboot to “Severance,” these actors all boast ties to Maryland.
    Karen Huger smiles as she wears a hat and sunglasses during the "Real Housewives of Potomac" Season 9 episode, "A Crash Course in Deflection."
    No one is above the law. Not even a Real Housewife.
    Karen Huger of "Real Housewives of Potomac" has a lot of fans — and a history of DUI offenses. As she goes to jail for a year, it’s a reminder that no one is above the law.
    Teammates hoist Sarah Te-Biasu on their shoulders after she made the winning shot Sunday as Maryland beat Ohio State.
    Sarah Te-Biasu’s last-second 3 lifts No. 19 Maryland to a 93-90 OT win over No. 12 Ohio State
    The win pulled the Terrapins (23-6, 13-5) into a third-place tie in the final Big Ten standings, tied with Ohio State (24-5, 13-5).
    Max Naumov, whose parents died in the plane crash, weeps after performing Sunday in Washington.
    Tears flow at a poignant figure skating event in Washington benefiting victims of the DC plane crash
    The dasher boards had 67 stars, one for each of the victims, and skaters put flowers on a rinkside table of candles before beginning their routines.
    Andy Harris is holding an art contest. Oh, how I wish I could enter.
    How could any teenager worth the title resist the chance to submit an entry tweaking the congressman for his tone-deaf dismissal of concerns held by many constituents and fellow Marylanders?
    Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson talks about energy legislation during a news conference on Lawyers Mall in Annapolis on Monday, Feb. 3, 2025.
    Letter: Natural gas plant proposal misses mark on costs, environment
    Christine Pendzich, a 350MoCo steering committee member, says lawmakers should stop promoting outdated natural gas technology and instead focus on lower-cost and healthier renewable solutions.
    Crews battle flames near Sheppard Pratt on Saturday March 1, 2025.
    Brushfires break out in Baltimore County as 40 mph winds and dry air create fire risk
    The Baltimore County Fire Department battled a brushfire late Saturday night that broke out on the grounds of Sheppard Pratt’s Towson campus near the historic gatehouse.
    WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 26:  National Institutes of Health Director Dr. Francis Collins holds up a model of the coronavirus as he testifies before a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee looking into the budget estimates for National Institute of Health (NIH) and the state of medical research on Capitol Hill, May 26, 2021 in Washington, DC.
    Renowned geneticist Francis Collins retires from NIH, urging ‘respect’ for embattled workers
    Dr. Francis Collins came to the NIH in 1993 to lead the Human Genome Project, which in 2003 completed mapping the human DNA instruction book.
    Maryland center Derik Queen, pictured against Purdue, scored 23 points Saturday against Penn State.
    No. 16 Maryland beats Penn State 68-64 to inch closer to double bye in Big Ten tourney
    Derik Queen had 23 points and Ja’kobi Gillespie 19 for the Terps (22-7, 12-6).
    Timur Karimkulov, a naturalized U.S. citizen originally from Russia.
    White immigrants express few worries despite Trump crackdown
    While immigrants from Latin America, Africa and Asia have expressed anxiety, fear and uncertainty — regardless of citizenship, white immigrants say their experience has been very different during the current Donald Trump administration.
    Cows eating at Prigel Family Creamery in Glen Arm, Friday, February 14, 2025.
    Letter: Raw milk isn’t controversial — it’s dangerous
    A recent Baltimore Banner story about raw milk was highly irresponsible in its failure to provide sufficient factual information alongside the opinions of raw milk proponents, writes Baltimore resident Caitlin O’Donnell.
    Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, speaking at a news conference in Annapolis, discusses the state’s response to the Trump administration’s assault on the federal government.
    Gov. Moore hopes the Trump administration’s loss is Maryland’s gain
    Gov. Wes Moore says his administration is looking to tap into Maryland’s pool of displaced federal workers to fill open state jobs. He said the state needs to help these workers in the face of the Trump administration's “cruelty.”
    Zeke Cohen, Baltimore City Council President, speaks during a press conference addressing rising BGE costs and legislation aimed at lower heating costs and improving public safety held outside of Baltimore City Hall on February 4, 2025 in Baltimore, MD.
    Maryland’s federal lawmakers want an end to BGE’s rate hikes
    Three of Maryland's congressional representatives join the chorus of voices calling for an end to Baltimore Gas and Electric rate hikes.
    Students and other attendees hold signs during a hearing last week for the Excellence in Maryland Public Schools Act, Gov. Wes Moore’s proposal to revamp the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.
    Moore’s plan to revamp education Blueprint hits roadblock in Annapolis
    Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s proposal to revamp the state’s education-improvement plan was largely rejected by state lawmakers Friday.
    PROVO, UT - APRIL 29: A nurse gives Michaella a measles, mumps and rubella virus vaccine made by Merck at the Utah County Health Department on April 29, 2019 in Provo, Utah. These were Michaella's first ever vaccinations. She asked that only her first name be used.
    A child died from measles in Texas. How protected is Maryland from an outbreak?
    With measles cases rising in Texas and the death of a child, public health officials are unsettled. But Maryland appears to have a good vaccination level for protection.
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