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

Madeleine O'Neill

Aug 23, 2025

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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.

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

University of Baltimore consolidates majors amid declining enrollment, financial struggles

The University of Baltimore

Former Greater Grace pastor arrested in Florida on child sexual abuse charges

A protest outside of the Baltimore campus of Greater Grace World Outreach in 2024.

Baltimore County Police continue to investigate double murder-suicide in Catonsville

Baltimore County Police said they aren’t seeking additional suspects and there’s no ongoing threat to the public.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s lawyers worry he can’t get a fair trial, request gag order for top US officials

The Trump administration is trying to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia again, this time to Uganda.

How Turnstile conquered this summer — and the world

Turnstile performs a free benefit concert at Wyman Park Dell in Baltimore, MD on May 10, 2025 to raise donations for Health Care for the Homeless.

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

In wake of deep cuts, NOAA says it will hire for ‘mission-critical’ weather service jobs

Alexa St. John and Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Jun 3, 2025

Job fairs, résumé help and more: Here are events for Maryland federal workers in June

Madeleine O'Neill

Jun 1, 2025

Prospective job seekers speak with recruiters during a career fair hosted at Howard Community College in April.

Maryland trades with over 200 countries. Trump’s tariffs could change the numbers.

May 27, 2025

Motor vehicles were Maryland’s top import by a wide margin in 2024. Tarrifs could complicate those imports, threatening parts of Maryland’s economy.

Federal workers considering retirement can take these steps to see if they’re ready

Madeleine O'Neill

May 25, 2025

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