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Rifle recovered in search for Charlie Kirk’s killer, who blended in on Utah school campus
Authorities searched on Thursday for the shooter who with one gunshot from a distant rooftop killed conservative activist and Trump ally Charlie Kirk as he spoke at a Utah college event.
People attend a vigil for Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA who was shot and killed earlier in the day, at Timpanogos Regional Hospital on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, in Orem, Utah. (AP Photo/Alex Goodlett)
Prospects dim for Dr. Ben Carson’s proposed solar farm
The future for Dr. Ben Carson’s proposed solar farm in Baltimore County doesn’t look bright.
Ben Carson and his wife, Lacena, entered into a contract in 2023 to turn their $2.4 million home in UpperCo into a 33-acre solar farm. Homeowners in the surrounding community have protested.
Woodlawn library closing for $22 million, 2-year renovation
Woodlawn branch of the Baltimore County Public Library will close for two years for $22 million renovations.
The Woodlawn branch of the Baltimore County Public Library. The branch is closing later in September for a large renovation.
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah college event
Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of the conservative youth organization Turning Point USA, was fatally shot Wednesday at an event at a Utah college, officials said.
Charlie Kirk speaking at event in Oconomowoc, Wis.
More time for maps? Baltimore County Council divided over public’s plea.
Dozens of residents showed up at Tuesday’s Baltimore County Council work session to plead for more time to study the latest redistricting map, which dropped five hours before a public hearing.
Dozens of residents showed up at Tuesday’s Baltimore County Council work session to plead for more time to study the latest redistricting map, which dropped five hours before a public hearing on efforts to slice up Maryland’s third-largest county.
Where Maryland and other states stand in battle over US House redistricting maps
Nationally, Democrats need to gain three seats next year to take control of the House. The party of the president typically loses seats in the midterm congressional elections.
The U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. on Friday, January 3, 2025.
Can horse country and affordable housing coexist in Baltimore County?
Earlier this year, the Baltimore County Council passed a measure that leaves the future of the URDL up to the voters.
David and JoAnn Hayden visit with some of their horses at Dark Hollow Farm in Upperco.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia wants asylum. The US wants to deport him. What to know.
The Trump administration wants to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the African nation of Eswatini. Abrego Garcia wants to apply for asylum to stay in the U.S. Either path could begin with a long journey through the legal system.
Kilmar Abrego Garcia was taken into ICE custody in Baltimore in August.
Harford County schools’ book ban tests state law
A book ban in Harford County Public Schools was the Baltimore area’s first test of Maryland's Freedom to Read Act.
AUGUST 18, 2025 - Dozens of protesters stand outside the Harford County Public Schools headquarters to protest the school board's decision to ban a book from school libraries.
Moore makes it official: Governor is running for reelection
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore launched his re-election campaign on Tuesday with a video posted online highlighting his accomplishments and promising to do more.
Gov. Wes Moore greets supporters following a press conference at the Maryland State House in Annapolis, Md. on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
Deadline nears for Maryland student loan borrowers to get up to $5K in relief
The deadline to apply for up to $5,000 in relief for the Student Loan Debt Relief Tax Credit for the 2025 tax season is Monday.
In this May 5, 2018, file photo, graduates at the University of Toledo commencement ceremony in Toledo, Ohio.
Dear Gov. Moore, what’s wrong with vacationing in Ocean City? (and other nonsense questions)
Columnist Rick Hutzell has a few questions for Maryland Gov. Wes Moore after he was photographed sunbathing topless with his wife on George's Clooney's boat?
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - JULY 06: Governor of Maryland Wes Moore speaks onstage during the 2025 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture presented by Coca-Cola - Day 3 at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on July 06, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Permits aren’t Baltimore’s only backlog. Hundreds of water bill appeals are waiting.
Since the office began hearing appeals in September 2023, 371 disputes have been processed. Of those, 72 are currently active, while 51 have been closed, Mills said. An additional 248 are in a queue.
The Department of Public Works is headquartered in the Abel Wolman Municipal Building, 200 Holliday Street in downtown Baltimore.
Gov. Moore taps CareFirst exec Lester Davis as next chief of staff
Davis has extensive experience in city and state politics, having worked previously with the Moore campaign and for various roles in City Hall
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield executive Lester Davis.
Izzy Patoka announces bid for Baltimore County executive
Baltimore County Councilman Izzy Patoka announced a run for the county executive position.
Second District Councilman Israel “Izzy” Patoka is running for Baltimore County Executive.
Republicans are eager for President Trump to expand his use of the military on US soil
President Trump is swiftly implementing his vision of the military as an all-powerful tool for his policy goals.
Members of the West Virginia National Guard patrol the National Mall on Wednesday, August 28, 2025 in Washington, D.C.
Missing in Trump’s trade war is the tariff Maryland’s seafood industry wants most
American crabmeat has largely been replaced by cheap substitutes from Venezuela and elsewhere in crab cakes, soups and dips. Maryland’s seafood industry wonders why the tariff-happy Trump administration won’t impose steeper levies on it.
Crab pickers process Blue Crabs at J.M. Clayton Seafood Company on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in Cambridge.
Thousands of immigrants uprooted as US expels them to nations they’ve never known
The Trump administration has said its strategy for third-country deportation is meant to be an inconvenience.
What the heck is upskilling? A guide for former federal workers.
The world of professional development is filled with jargon, and one of the latest terms making the rounds among job seekers is “upskilling.”
White House’s review of Smithsonian content could reach into classrooms nationwide
Trump is moving to bring the Smithsonian into alignment with his vision of American history.
Trump is moving to bring the Smithsonian into alignment with his vision of American history.
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