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    The State Center office complex in Baltimore has long been slated for redevelopment.
    Maryland to pay $58.5M to resolve lawsuit with former State Center developer
    It’s the latest step in a nearly two-decade political, logistical and legal saga over the fate of the complex that houses thousands of state government workers.
    WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 06: Mary Clement sits alone after Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris concedes the election during a speech at Howard University on November 06, 2024 in Washington, DC. After a contentious campaign focused on key battleground states, the Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump was projected to secure the majority of electoral votes, giving him a second term as U.S. President. Republicans also secured control of the Senate for the first time in four years.
    Letter: Proud to be a Marylander, despite election results
    Frances Murphy Draper, president and CEO of AFRO American Newspapers, says she’s proud to be a Marylander despite the results of the 2024 election.
    Maryland Governor Wes Moore outlines a plan for the state to protect the interests of Maryland under the incoming Trump administration.
    Maryland to pay $190K for consultants to help with Trump response
    The consulting firm Accenture will research Trump’s proposed agenda and how it will affect the state’s priorities and programs.
    Circuit Court Judge Ginina A. Jackson-Stevenson, left, prepares to canvas with supporters of Del. Mike Rogers on Jan. 6, 2024. She lost her seat on the bench in November. It's the first time since 2004 that an appointed Black judge lost to a white challenger.
    Anne Arundel County voted against diversity. That might end judicial elections.
    When Anne Arundel County voters rejected Circuit Court Judge Ginina Jackson-Stevenson for lawyer Tom Casey, they reduced the number of Black judges on the bench by one-third.
    President Joe Biden is asking Congress to approve disaster funding that includes money to rebuild the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, which collapsed after being struck by the Dali cargo ship in March.
    Biden includes Key Bridge funding in $100B disaster request
    President Joe Biden is taking an important step in his effort to lock in federal money to rebuild Baltimore’s collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge.

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    Rockland Run resident Diana Evans looks up at the damaged ceiling above her bed. She has had to deal with water coming through the ceiling in her first floor condo multiple times in the past couple of years.
    A Baltimore County complex shows how it’s getting more expensive to own a condo
    In the midst of a dispute over rising fees, some say more laws and resources could alleviate the strain on common ownership communities.
    Angela Alsobrooks speaks following her Senate seat win at her election night event held in College Park, MD on November 5th, 2024.
    Angela Alsobrooks won a $150M trial by fire. Now she heads to Trump’s Washington.
    Angela Alsobrooks will join the Senate in an unenviable position: as a brand-new member in the minority party, with the president also from the opposing party.
    Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown said his office will create a team to respond to any actions or policies from the federal government that could harm Marylanders.
    Maryland is preparing to fight Trump. The attorney general wants money to do it.
    Lawmakers in 2017 passed the Maryland Defense Act, which gives the attorney general the broad authority to file lawsuits against the federal government over actions or inactions that threaten the public interest and welfare of Marylanders.
    Gordie Howe International Bridge progress, December 2023.
    Can Gordie Howe save Maryland from its Chesapeake Bay Bridge blues?
    The Gordie Howe International Bridges isn’t an exact fit for easy comparison for proposed new Chesapeake Bay bridges. But in terms of scale, it’s the largest bridge project in North America right now, and when finished will be the longest cable-stated bridge on the continent. So are there some lessons there? Maybe.
    A hand hold a mobile phone with four sports betting apps displayed.
    Maryland sports betting hits $593M in October 2024, largest single-month total
    Sports betting in Maryland generated over $593 million in October 2024. Of that, $7 million will be contributed to the state, according to Maryland Lottery and Gaming.

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    Law enforcement is investigating bomb threats that were emailed to 14 elections offices in Maryland.
    Here’s what we know about bomb threats at Maryland elections offices
    Bomb threats were emailed to 15 local elections offices in Maryland on Friday night. They appear to be from overseas.
    More than 1,000 applicants are vying for 10 grant awards to move to Cumberland.
    A hidden gem no more: Cumberland’s offer of $20,000 to relocate goes viral
    Small-town charm meets big-city attention as Cumberland’s relocation program goes viral.
    Former Gov. Larry Hogan isn't headed to the U.S. Senate, after losing to Democrat Angela Alsobrooks. But he still has options for what to do next.
    What’s next for Larry Hogan? Despite Senate loss, ex-gov has options
    Former Gov. Larry Hogan hinted that this year’s Senate race isn’t the last we’ve seen from him, saying: “Our work and our commitment to a brighter future and a better path forward will continue.”
    ASTON, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 23: Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris pauses during a CNN Presidential Town Hall at Sun Center Studios on October 23, 2024 in Aston, Pennsylvania. With less than two weeks to Election Day, Harris spent the day in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and made a visit to Famous 4th Street Delicatessen to greet supporters.
    Maryland women wonder: Will America ever elect a female president?
    After loses by Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris, Maryland women in politics ponder whether they will see a woman president in their lifetime.
    Baltimore residents cast their votes inside the polling location at Margaret Brent Elementary/Middle School on Tuesday.
    Moore says state investigating bomb threats at local elections offices
    Gov. Wes Moore said late Friday that his office is working with state and local officials to address bomb threats that were reported at local elections offices across Maryland. The state’s top elections official said those tallying votes were evacuated and “everyone is safe.”

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    Voters cast their ballots for the 2024 general election at Wise High School in Upper Marlboro.
    4 things we learned from election night results in Maryland
    Being popular doesn’t guarantee victory, and other lessons from Tuesdays election results.
    Angela Alsobrooks, joined by her daughter, Alex, addresses the crowd at her election night watch party in College Park on Tuesday night.
    Angela Alsobrooks makes history as Maryland’s first Black Senator
    Maryland voters made history on Tuesday, voting to send Angela Alsobrooks to Washington as the first Black woman to represent the state in the U.S. Senate.
    “We’re Voting Yes” signs in support of reproductive rights.
    Maryland abortion amendment passes, protecting against future restrictions
    Voters overwhelmingly supported a ballot measure to solidify reproductive rights in Maryland’s constitution.
    Mail-in ballots are sorted for counting during canvassing at the Anne Arundel County Board of Elections.
    Maryland election results delayed with voters still in line
    As of 8:45 p.m., lines of voters were still in place at multiple polling places, particularly at Bowie State University and University of Maryland, College Park, officials said.
    The Inner Harbor and Harborplace in April.
    Has race played a role in some people’s opposition to Harborplace?
    Some believe race is coming into play in Harborplace and other issues in this year’s election.
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