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Maryland issues blanket prescription to keep COVID-19 shots accessible after CDC shifts stance
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new vaccine advisers added confusion Friday to this fall’s COVID-19 vaccinations — declining to recommend them for anyone and leaving the choice up to those who want a shot.
Robert Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Health and Human Services Department, meets with Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Charm City welcome for new Baltimore election director includes board member walk-out
The Baltimore City Board of Elections gave its new leader a Charm City welcome Thursday, delivering one of its most chaotic meetings in recent memory after one member stormed out of the boardroom.
Incoming Election Director Clifford Tatum, center, speaks with guests during a reception at the Baltimore City Board of Elections on Thursday.
Trump administration says minority contracting for Key Bridge is ‘unlawful’
President Donald Trump’s administration is questioning the cost of replacing Baltimore’s collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge and criticizing Maryland laws that require some of the work be contracted out to minority-owned businesses.
A fishing boat passes the remains of one of the support piers of the Francis Scott Key Bridge site on July 8, 2025 prior to the start of the months long demolition of the remaining bridge structure.
Excavators, trenches and bonfires: Montgomery County’s bamboo wars
Montgomery County has been battling invasive running bamboo for decades, from backyards and public parks to the County Council.
Mike Honig’s neighborhood association in North Potomac has gathered funds and organized proximate homeowners to battle an ever expanding growth of invasive running bamboo– “Bamboo grows together so tightly that nothing else can survive,” said Honig.
America’s fear is perfectly reflected in the Naval Academy ‘shooter’ scare
The terror spread by half-truths and careless disregard for the impact after reports of a shooting at the Naval Academy was a snapshot of the American industry of fear.
A Navy police vehicle leaves the Naval Academy on Sept. 11, a few hours after the Yard went on lockdown following reports of a shooting on campus.
Will Tradepoint gobble up a Locust Point pier’s salt haul?
The Locust Point pier needs millions of dollars worth of repairs, and the lease that Canton Stevedoring has held since 2011 is set to expire at the end of the year.
Salt piles owned by Rukert Terminals sit in the Canton Industrial Area in Baltimore, MD on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The Port of Baltimore ranks No. 2 in the country for salt imports. The bulk of that is brought in at a North Locust Point pier, operated by Canton Stevedoring, and by Rukert Terminals Corp., whose Canton salt piles are pictured here.
Bills intended to reduce Baltimore housing costs move forward over opposition
The bills would eliminate parking requirements and allow people to build on larger portions of their properties in Baltimore City.
Councilmember Ryan Dorsey speaks during a press conference announcing the Housing Options and Opportunity Act at City Hall, in Baltimore, Monday, May 12, 2025.
Political opposites Moore, Youngkin find common ground
The governors of Maryland and Virginia — a Democrat and a Republican — professed an interest in civil dialogue and sidestepped questions about their political futures during a joint event in Washington.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, his wife Suzanne Youngkin, businessman David Rubenstein, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and his wife Dawn Flythe Moore participate in an event about the importance of the National Mall as the nation's 250th birthday approaches. The event was held at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025.
Anne Arundel schools superintendent rebukes employee’s ‘hateful’ posts after Kirk killing
Anne Arundel County superintendent’s remarks come one week after Kirk’s allies discovered Instagram comments celebrating his murder that they believe were posted by a school district employee.
Dr. Mark Bedell, Anne Arundel County Schools Superintendent, addresses the audience after the end of public comment on proposed school redistricting plans during a meeting at Annapolis Middle School in Annapolis, Md. on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
Jimmy Kimmel suspension ‘not enough’ for local media giant Sinclair
Baltimore County-based Sinclair Broadcast Group wants suspended ABC late-night host Jimmy Kimmel to donate to Charlie Kirk’s family and conservative group.
Sinclair Broadcast Group headquarters in Hunt Valley.
Maryland failed to keep sex offenders away from foster children, audit finds
Maryland failed to protect children under state care from being placed in homes where registered sex offenders lived. It’s one of numerous findings listed in an audit out Wednesday.
A new audit found the Department of Human Services, led by Secretary Rafael López, didn’t ensure that local social services offices checked to make sure registered sex offenders weren’t living in homes with foster children.
Ahead of Poolesville Day, locals have a to-do list for county leaders
For residents of Poolesville, the big ask this year is for county money to build a bubble around the town’s pool so that it can be used during colder months.
The Old Town Bank Museum in Poolesville, Maryland.
Peach and eggplant sculptures stir unexpected drama in Ellicott City
In Ellicott City, the placement of a peach sculpture has sparked controversy, while a nearby eggplant sculpture was accepted by the Howard County Historic Preservation Commission.
The peach sculpture by Jan Kirsh, currently on display outside of Georgia Grace Cafe on Main Street in Ellicott City.
Baltimore union election results overturned and second vote scheduled
The new election is slated for Oct. 4, union members were told last week.
Members of the AFSCME union hold up signs reading "staff the front lines" during an event with Gov. Wes Moore, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and national union President Lee Saunders outside the union building in southwest Baltimore on Saturday, Sept. 9, 2023.
Microsoft to open quantum research center near University of Maryland
Microsoft is opening a new quantum research center near the University of Maryland, part of a push to make the state a hub for quantum science.
Quantum particles — quibits — can be in multiple states at once, and linked in pairs that let you determine the state of one anywhere in the world by observing the other.
The Baltimore building that Brandon Chasen says he’ll call home is currently condemned
Chasen, 39, testified on Monday that he will be living at a building on Eastern Avenue in Fells Point that once served as his namesake company’s headquarters.
Condemned building owned by Developer Brandon Chasen on 1511 Eastern Ave. in Baltimore, Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Developer Brandon Chasen testified on Monday that his company's former Fells Point headquarters is now his Baltimore address. On Tuesday, the building was listed as "condemned."
Baltimore County spent $10 million to build a pool, but it’s not free for residents
More questions about Baltimore County's lack of swimming opportunities and why more arrangements aren't provided.
Ingrid Lewis works out during a water fitness class at Y Swim in Randallstown, Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
Lierman launches comptroller reelection bid
So far, Brooke Lierman is facing no competitors in the 2026 election, though candidates have until February to file.
Candidate for comptroller Brooke Lierman endorses gubernational candidate Wes Moore at an election event at Bowie State University on November 7, 2022.
Is offshore wind doomed in Maryland?
The Baltimore-based US Wind project off Ocean City is Maryland’s only offshore wind farm close to construction, but federal tax breaks and courtroom battles may decide its fate.
MoCo’s first LGBTQIA+ center just opened. Advocates say it’s more important now than ever.
The MoCo Pride Center opens as the Trump administration tries to roll back protections for queer people.
A sign at the door of the MoCo Pride Center’s new physical space, which opened in Bethesda on Aug. 30.
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