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Maryland is losing federal jobs faster than any other state. When should we start worrying?

Greg Morton and Bria Overs

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To sell the looming shutdown, Maryland Democrats focus on affordability

Sep 23, 2025

From left, Rep. Johnny Olszewski, Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Rep. Kweisi Mfume, and Rep. Sarah Elfreth, and Rep. Glenn Ivey. Six members of the Maryland congressional delegation arrive to the ICE field offices at the George H. Fallon Federal Building in Baltimore on Monday, July 28, 2025, to test whether they will be allowed to see conditions in which detainees are being kept.

What the heck is upskilling? A guide for former federal workers.

Madeleine O'Neill

Sep 8, 2025

At rally interrupted by federal officials, union leaders and others push for worker protections

Sep 1, 2025

Courtney Jenkins, president of the Metro Baltimore Council AFL-CIO, leads a bus tour through the Greater Baltimore area to visit workplaces to highlight "freedom, fairness and security."

Digital do’s and don’ts on the job hunt: Tips for ex-federal workers

Madeleine O'Neill

Aug 23, 2025

Federal workers: Fired by Trump, frozen out by Moore

Sapna Bansil and Brenda Wintrode

Aug 19, 2025

A former employee of the Department of Health and Human Services said he applied to state jobs for their stability, benefits and option to telework.

Maryland is losing federal jobs faster than any other state. When should we start worrying?

Orioles avoid being no-hit, offense can only scrape together 2 runs in loss to Rays

Tampa Bay Rays' Junior Caminero slides safely into third base on a single by Richie Palacios in the third inning.

Samuel Basallo hit on wrist by pitch, leaves Orioles game in pain

Samuel Basallo grimaces after getting hit by a pitch in the ninth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sept. 24.

‘Totally avoidable’ spike in coffee prices sends Baltimore shops reeling

U.S. coffee prices were nearly 21% higher in August than a year earlier, according to data from the Consumer Price Index.

After election night mishap and with a close race, Annapolis to hand-count primary votes

A few voters talk outside City Hall in Annapolis on Sept. 16, 2025, one of the polling places open for the primary election.

Don’t get tangled in the web: Networking tips for former federal workers

Aline Behar Kado

Aug 18, 2025

Recruiters speak with prospective job seekers during a Federal Workers Career Fair in April.

Help not wanted: Maryland’s new college grads can’t find jobs

Nori Leybengrub

Aug 12, 2025

Federal worker brews a new beginning after USAID dismantling

Jasmine Vaughn-Hall

Aug 5, 2025

Annie Leverich packs up coffee out of her home in Deale.

Out of work? Here’s how to protect your finances right now

Madeleine O'Neill

Aug 4, 2025

Maryland sees biggest one‑month drop in federal jobs in 30 years

Jul 24, 2025

People gather for a rally outside the Health and Human Services headquarters in Washington in February to protest funding and job cuts to health care research and education.

How to navigate health insurance and other benefits puzzles as a federal worker

Madeleine O’Neill

Jul 21, 2025

The Maryland Health Connection site, the state's health exchange.

Federal workers to get dibs on Montgomery County jobs

Aline Behar Kado

Jul 16, 2025

The job market in Maryland has become competitive as thousands of federal workers have been cut under the Trump administration.

Employees at the nation’s consumer financial watchdog say it’s become toothless under Trump

Ken Sweet, AP Banking Writer

Jul 15, 2025

A security officer works inside of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) building headquarters, Feb. 10, 2025, in Washington.

Hot girl bummer: Rising costs of Trump tariffs hit Black hair care industry

John-John Williams IV and Jasmine Vaughn-Hall

Jul 2, 2025

Justine Smith, a hairstylist at Aesthetic by Ella, sews-in hair extensions for a client.

Haven’t done a job interview in a while? Here are some tips for Maryland federal workers

Madeleine O'Neill

Jun 30, 2025

AmeriCorps denies $4.6M grant to Notre Dame Mission Volunteers

Jun 25, 2025

AmeriCorps denied the Notre Dame Mission Volunteers a $4.6 million grant.

Your federal job was cut, not your value — here’s how to own your story

Madeleine O'Neill

Jun 16, 2025

Maryland makes no-interest loan available to former federal workers

Jun 6, 2025

Local governments in Maryland have been hosting job fairs for laid-off federal workers and connecting them to resources.

A former federal contractor from Maryland searches for work in a flooded market: ‘It’s scary’

Jun 5, 2025

Tatyana Padro Miguel, right, speaks with Davonne Ross, a representative with A Homemade Plan, during a Healthcare Employer career fair at Anne Arundel Community College in Arnold.

Times are hard. Here’s who to call for rent and housing help in Maryland.

Madeleine O'Neill

Jun 3, 2025

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