Maryland offers tax payment relief to federal workers during shutdown

Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman announced that federal employees with existing state tax payment plans can defer their payments until after the government reopens. Lierman said the move is intended to ease the financial strain on federal...

Maryland Department of Human Services ends hotel stays for minors in foster care

The Maryland Department of Human Services will no longer use hotels to house minors in foster care. The change comes after the suicide of Kanaiyah Ward, a 16-year-old girl, who was in the custody of the state at a Baltimore Residence Inn at the...

Maryland DHS ending hotel stays for minors in foster care

The Maryland Department of Human Services will no longer use hotels to house minors in foster care. The change comes after the suicide of 16-year-old Kanaiyah Ward who was in the custody of the state at a Baltimore Residence Inn at the time of her...

Maryland lawmakers heading to Pa. to talk energy shortages, costs

A group of Maryland lawmakers is on its way to Pennsylvania Tuesday to talk energy shortages and costs. The coalition was put together by a group of Republicans as part of the Maryland Freedom Caucus. They will conduct hearings across Virginia,...

Baltimore County IG Madigan uncovers $125K in wasted funds by traffic unit

The office of the inspector general in Baltimore County found more than $125,000 in waste in the county’s Traffic Calming Unit. The unit administers the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. Baltimore County Inspector General Kelly Madigan...

Maryland Launches “Defenders Of Democracy” To Combat Election Misinformation

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – In recognition of Media Literacy Week, the Maryland State Board of Elections (SBE) is announcing its “Defenders of Democracy” initiative. Media Literacy week highlights the need to check and verify sources of information. This...

Maryland High Court Rejects Coates Petition; Injunction Remains In Effect

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Supreme Court of Maryland on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, denied review in a case involving Charles County Commissioner Thomasina O. Coates[D-District 2], leaving in place a permanent injunction that bars her from taking part in...

Maryland man provided central Pa. girl with alcohol, took nude photos of her: Police

A Maryland man was arrested after police found nude photos of a 14-year-old Gettysburg girl on his phone, along with messages saying he had sexual intercourse with her, police wrote in an affidavit of probable cause. Shane Mitchell Carr, 24, of...

Baltimore County to monitor no-contact sex offenders on Halloween

(Towson, MD) -- Baltimore County police will be monitoring registered sex offenders who are not allowed to have contact with children this Halloween. A no-contact order prevents the offenders from distributing candy or interacting with...

Baltimore Scene by Sloane: The Walters Art Museum Gala and Party

Whoever thinks museums are quiet and stuffy would’ve been in for quite a surprise at The Walters Art Museum’s Gala and Party. The event’s energy could have rivalled that of a popular nightclub. The night began for some with a fun cocktail hour and...

Maryland health officials launch ‘combined’ data dashboard on COVID-19, other respiratory illnesses

Maryland health officials launched a new data dashboard on seasonal respiratory illnesses as the winter holidays approach. This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland Matters’...

Baltimore County inspector general reports over $125K in traffic-calming funding wasted

Baltimore County wasted more than $125,500 in traffic-calming funding on projects riddled with errors, policy violations and conflicts of interest, according to a report released Monday by the county’s inspector general. The investigation by...

Maryland Department of Human Services orders end to placing foster children in hotels

Local social services agencies have been directed by the Maryland Department of Human Services to end the practice of housing foster care children in hotels. This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland...

Baltimore City Council introducing bills to crackdown on smoke shops

After Willard’s departure and Williams’ arrival, Maryland hopes it won’t miss a beat

Poll By Canadian Press on October 28, 2025. Maryland (27-9, 14-6 Big Ten) The Terrapins reached the Sweet 16 last season, then immediately had to rebuild after coach Kevin Willard left for Villanova. Maryland moved quickly to land Buzz Williams,...

Stormy weather across Maryland Wednesday night into Thursday

Mostly cloudy to cloudy skies along with a chilly northeasterly wind will give Tuesday and Wednesday a chilly feel across central and eastern Maryland. High temperatures will only reach the upper 50s. While there could be a few sprinkles later...

Philly’s Iconic Geno’s Steaks Heads To Maryland

Photo Credit: Geno’s Steak Facebook BALTIMORE — Marylanders, grab your napkins and appetite — the road trip to Philadelphia for an authentic cheesesteak is officially over. Geno’s Steaks, the legendary South Philly shop famous for its sizzling...

Can the Chicago Bears fix their penalty issues? 5 pressing questions after the Week 8 loss in Baltimore.

The Chicago Bears had their four-game winning streak snapped in Sunday’s 30-16 loss to the Baltimore Ravens. Ravens backup quarterback Tyler Huntley had a big day, and the Bears defense came up empty in the turnover department. On the other side,...

4 more Shoppers closures in Maryland; Prince George’s leaders seek answers

COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Prince George’s County officials are calling for a meeting with the CEO of Shoppers after the grocery chain announced plans to close additional Maryland stores next month. The grocery chain, owned by wholesaler United Natural...

At Baltimore White Mass event, theologian warns Catholic medical professionals they are on the front lines of a cultural crisis

Catholic theologian and author George Weigel warned that the Catholic faith is facing a “great crisis,” and those in the medical profession are “on the front lines” of that battle. Speaking Oct. 26 at the Baltimore Guild of the Catholic Medical...