Hundreds Face Layoffs | Illness Shuts School | Bar Could Lose License: MD News

On the weekend, we review the top stories and headlines from across Maryland. Here's a roundup of some of the biggest stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

College Town Bar Faces Loss Of Liquor License In Prince George's

Effective last Friday, Cornerstone Grill and Loft in College Park cannot serve alcohol for 90 days after the Prince George’s County Board of License Commissioners suspended its liquor license.

DOJ Accuses AACPS Of Keeping Parents In The Dark With Gender Identity Policy

The Board of Education in Anne Arundel County was hit with a lawsuit late Tuesday by the U.S. Justice Department over claims the district "secretly" allows students to change their gender without parental consent or knowledge.

Hundreds Of Layoffs To Impact Anne Arundel County: What To Know

Hundreds of layoffs will take effect over the next few months as several Anne Arundel County businesses scale back operations or shutter entirely.

Best Hospitals For Specialty Care In MD Named In New 2027 Rankings

Over 30 hospitals in Maryland are among those recognized in new national rankings that compare how well hospitals keep patients alive and prevent complications during treatment for heart disease, joint replacement, stroke and other medical conditions.

Illness Forces School To Close In Prince George's County

A Prince George's County elementary school was forced to close after an illness outbreak left dozens of students and staff sick.

Lawsuit Filed Against 3 Police Officers, Howard Co. In Fatal Shooting Of Man With Autism

The family and estate of Alex LaMorie have filed a lawsuit in federal court against Howard County and three police officers who fatally shot the 25-year-old man with autism.

MD Report Card Shows Significant School Improvements Across The Board

The Maryland State Department of Education released its 2026 School Report Card on Thursday, revealing the majority of public schools earned one of the top three star ratings.

Court Blocks Medicaid Work Requirement Rule That Could Affect 150K Marylanders

A federal judge has struck down a Trump administration rule that would have made it harder for people with serious medical conditions and disabilities to qualify for exemptions from new Medicaid work requirements, a decision Maryland officials say could help protect thousands of residents from losing health coverage.

Good News

• Pumpkin Palooza Returns To Howard Co. With Free Drop-Offs, Festival
• Cyclists Cruise For A Cause At Columbia's Cranksgiving Event
• $30K Lotto Ticket Win Will Pad Darlington Man's Savings Account
• Citizen, Business Of The Year Awards Handed Out At Bel Air Ceremony
• $16K Awarded To Harford Co. Nonprofits For Ag Education

Police & Fire

• New Media Relations Manager Joins Prince George's Police Department
• Man, Woman Facing Charges After Explosion Rattles Lothian Community
• D.C. Motorcyclist Killed In Crash With Vehicle In Chillum
• 28 People Displaced, 3 Pets Killed In Aberdeen Apartment Fire
• Teen Hospitalized After Being Hit By Car In MoCo Pedestrian Crash: Police
• ​​Annapolis Man Facing Federal Charges In New Mexico Voter Fraud Case

Schools

• AACPS’ Mark Bedell Named MD 2027 Superintendent Of The Year
• Evidentiary Hearings Delayed Amid Legal Fight Against Wootton HS Relocation
• 2 MCPS Graduates Among 2026 Presidential Scholars
• Harford Co. Students Turn Soggy School Grounds Into Future Forest

City & Government

• Officials Break Ground On $56M Odenton MARC Transit Project
• Meeting To Highlight Plans For Elkridge Stormwater Pond
• 2 New Developments Bring 200+ Homes To Columbia
• Milk Jug-Made Roundabout In Bel Air Wins State Award