Maryland Democrat Refuses To Go Along With Party's Gerrymandering Push

Democratic Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson on Tuesday blocked his party’s effort to redraw congressional maps, halting plans to target the state’s only Republican lawmaker. In a three-page letter to his Democratic colleagues, first...

Maryland Democrat Shuts Down Redistricting Push, Letter Noting Why Revealed Some Inconvenient Truths

The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. Amid Democrat California Gov. Gavin Newsom's Prop. 50 gerrymandering push, and other blue states like Illinois signaling a desire to...

Maryland Democrats decide against mid-decade redistricting attempt

Maryland will not be convening a special legislative session to redraw the state’s congressional districts. Senate President Bill Ferguson has sent a letter to the Senate Democratic caucus explaining that they will not convene a special session....

Baltimore comedian Stavros ‘Stavvy’ Halkias joins political fray for Mamdani as NYC mayor

Cynically, Baltimore comedian Stavros “Stavvy” Halkias knows brushing up on some policies would be “really good” for his career, he said last week on Vulture’s “Good Ones” podcast. But “the politics hour,” he said, is not a part of his shtick....

Watch ‘Overtime’ of Ep. 9 of the BMore Football Podcast with The Baltimore Sun’s Mike Preston and Jerry Coleman presented by Rice Law

Watch the “Overtime” segment of the ninth episode of the BMore Football Podcast with The Baltimore Sun’s Mike Preston and Jerry Coleman presented by Rice Law. The longtime sports columnist answers reader questions from Baltimore Sun subscribers...

Globe-trotting Maryland pilot says flying over 100 fellow Catholics to Rome a career highlight

WILMINGTON, Del. (OSV News) — As a dedicated Catholic and parishioner of St. Jude’s Church in North East, Md., airline pilot Carol Stone has been to shrines, basilicas and so many religious destinations across the world. But it wasn’t until Oct....

Maryland’s Democratic Senate president blocks anti-Trump redistricting fight

Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson (D) opens a General Assembly session in Annapolis in April. (Michael Robinson Chávez) Two of Maryland’s top Democrats have been eager to jump into the redistricting arms race unfolding across the country and...

Maryland won’t join Trump-inspired redistricting push, state Senate leader says

Maryland won’t join the national parade of states drawing more partisan congressional lines under pressure from — or in response to — President Donald Trump, the state’s Senate leader announced. In a letter to fellow Senate Democrats on Tuesday...

“Risks are too high”: Maryland’s top Democrat shoots down party’s redistricting push

The top Democrat in the Maryland Senate has roundly rejected an effort by his party to redistrict the state, arguing that the risks of redrawing maps outweigh the potential gains. Bill Ferguson explained his reasoning for opposing the plans in a...

Maryland House Republicans call for firing of DHS secretary over foster care violations

Maryland House Republicans are calling on Gov. Wes Moore to terminate Rafael López, secretary of the Department of Human Services, after a new report revealed violations of his directive on foster care placements. The report showed that DHS...

Baltimore City Councilman John Bullock advocates for transparency in youth fund

Baltimore City Councilman John Bullock is co-sponsoring legislation that aims to increase transparency and oversight of the Baltimore Children and Youth Fund. Bullock spoke on the C4 and Bryan Nehman Show Wednesday morning regarding the bill. He...

Miami Dolphins ready for prime-time fight vs. Baltimore Ravens bullies

Anthony Weaver, a former Raven, is trying to instill Baltimore's tough "standard" in Miami. The Ravens, known for their hard-nosed style, have historically dominated the Dolphins. MIAMI GARDENS — As a second-round pick in 2002, Anthony Weaver had...

Maryland Caucus with Foxwell and Mitchell: The Children’s Hunger Crisis in Maryland

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Maryland sues Trump administration over SNAP suspension

Thousands of Maryland residents will go without food aid next month after the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it will not continue to fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits during the shutdown. Twenty-five states and the...

SUN: Geno’s Steaks bringing iconic Philly cheesesteaks to Baltimore

BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — A nearly 60-year-old Philadelphia cheesesteak institution is coming to downtown Baltimore. Geno’s Steaks, characterized by its massive neon storefront and fast-moving lines, is slated to open in the Power Plant Live! complex...

FOX45: Questions grow over responsibility for Baltimore County’s neglected Mt. Zion Cemetery

Mount Zion Cemetery in Halethorpe is a place for peace. But that peace is often hard to find for the loved ones of those buried there. “It’s unbearable,” Darnita McCloud said. “I can’t even find my family. It’s too much. We paid thousands of...

Impact Weather for Maryland with heavy rain and strong thunderstorms possible

Impact Weather for Maryland with heavy rain and strong thunderstorms possible HAITI. NOW LET’S SEND IT OVER TO METEOROLOGIST TONY PANTONI. HURRICANE MELISSA, NOW BARRELING ACROSS CUBA AND HAS SINCE WEAKENED. IT’S WEAKENED A LITTLE BIT. IT’S DOWN...