Six Possible Contenders Eye Mosby’s Soon-To-Be-Vacant House Seat

After Baltimore City Council President-elect Mosby (D) is sworn in Dec. 10, his seat representing District 40 will be vacant.

Senators Urge Federal Funding For State Distribution Of COVID-19 Vaccine

A "robust" amount is sought, the report states.

Car Caravan Highlights Pandemic’s Harm To The Poor

Advocates snaked through Annapolis Monday to highlight the disproportionate impact the COVID-19 pandemic has on people living in poverty.

Teachers Ask For Statewide Virtual Learning Until End Of The Semester

As COVID cases continue to spike, teachers are calling on State Supt. Karen B. Salmon to make all schools virtual through semester's end.

Citing COVID Surge, Hogan Announces ‘Wide-Scale’ Police Enforcement Efforts Over Holiday

Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R) is cracking down on individuals and businesses who don’t follow public health orders, as COVID-19 surges.

White And Black Communities In Maryland See A 20 Percent Difference In CARES Act Loans

Predominantly white Maryland communities received more money under the Paycheck Protection Program, the report states.

Opinion: Small Businesses Need A Bigger Digital Safety Net

Maryland’s small businesses are weary and perhaps still in a state of shock, more than seven months after COVID-19 blew up the economy.

Biden Taps Hoyer Aide For Legislative Affairs Job

President-elect Biden announced he picked a top aide to House Majority Leader Steny H. Hoyer (D-Md.) to be a deputy legislative director.

State Allocates $19M To Local Governments To Prevent Evictions

Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R) announced more than $19 million in eviction prevention funding for local governments Monday.

Marylanders Still Being Evicted Despite State, Federal Orders

The order "isn't helping all Maryland tenants," the report states.

U.S. Navy Strongly Opposed To Capital Beltway Widening Project

In a tersely-worded letter, the U.S. Navy served notice the state should not plan on gaining control of "any" military property as a result.

Frank DeFilippo: Some Hand-Offs Are Easier Than Others

Political transitions are passages in time. They are supposed to get us from here to there. For the most part, they are orderly affairs.

Final Vote Count Shows A Third ‘Sitting Judge’ Ousted In Judicial Elections

Ouster of three incumbents in one year called "a rarity," the report states; Ademiluyi wins the appointment.

Some Counties Push To Remove Police From Schools — But Who Has The Authority To Make The Call?

Jason Melara, a former Montgomery County Public Schools student, frequently found himself in traumatic situations with police officers.

Union Sounds Alarm Following COVID-19 Outbreak At W. Maryland Juvenile Facility

AFSCME representatives sounded alarms Thursday as they reported a COVID-19 outbreak at the Department of Juvenile Services, Garrett County.

As Drug Prices Climb, Maryland Lawmakers Chide Colleagues For Succumbing To ‘Big Pharma’

U.S. drug prices are skyrocketing because Congress is beholden to the pharmaceutical industry for campaign contributions, lawmakers charge.

Report: Incarceration Destabilizes Neighborhood Economies, Does Not Increase Safety

A report released by the Maryland Center for Economic Policy suggests decreasing the state’s prison budget will lead to a healthier economy.

Experts: Virtual Learning Can Work But Requires Time And Professional Training

Sudden disruption to traditional schooling provides teachers "opportunities to educate in new ways" in the remote world, the report states.

Maryland, Other States Face Loss Of Federal Help As ‘Worst Part Of The Crisis’ Hits

The number of coronavirus infections across the country is swelling at a perilous time for state governments.

Holiday Shipping Deadlines Are Approaching In Maryland

Here are the deadlines in Maryland to send holiday packages in time for delivery by Christmas Day, Friday, Dec. 25.

Federal Grand Jury Indicts Frederick Man Accused Of Threatening Biden, Harris

A Frederick man was indicted by a federal grand jury for threatening President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala D. Harris.

Franchot Plans To Campaign For Governor ‘Like A Tiger’ — And Lays Out Early Priorities

Maryland Comptroller Peter V.R. Franchot (D) has been honing the elevator speech he will use in his 2022 campaign for governor.

Health Department Officials Warn Against COVID-Fatigue, Urge Marylanders To Continue Masking And Distancing

Health Department officials warned lawmakers at the Joint COVD-19 Response Legislative Workgroup of what may come in the near future.

Homelessness In Maryland Worsens During COVID-19 Pandemic

Single women with children, Blacks being hurt the most, the report states.

After Rejection, Advocates Continue Push To Remove Confederate Talbot Boys Monument

For Ryan Ewing, the debate over removing a Confederate statue from the Talbot County courthouse lawn is personal.

Meyers And Deschenaux: Maryland's Budget Should Be More Comprehensive And Understandable

We are now in “budget season,” or more accurately, in the first of two budget seasons.

Coalition Gearing Up For Another Fight Against Flavored Tobacco

A coalition of health advocates, unions, and community groups in Maryland is preparing to crank up opposition to flavored tobacco products.

Judge Steven Platt: The Political Art Of ‘Holding Your Tongue And Thinking Your Piece’

Trump's important people in the room with him to make decisions? "Me, myself, and I," the author states.

Reopen Maryland Lawsuit Dismissed; Suit Opposed Pandemic-Related Restrictions

A judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by a state delegate, businesses and religious groups challenging Hogan's spring stay-at-home order.

Having Already Cast A Write-In Vote For Reagan, Hogan Seeks To Wrap Himself In His Cloak

Hogan urged Trump to accept defeat in the 2020 election, and criticized the federal government for its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Maryland Climate Commission Seeks More Ambitious Plan, But Some Say It’s Still Not Enough

As Maryland seeks to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, lawmakers contend it will be vulnerable to warm weather and sunny-day flooding.

As Maryland Moves Into Its Second COVID-19 Surge, Hogan Lays Out A Slew Of Emergency Actions

Gov. Hogan Jr. (R) issued a series of COVID-19 restrictions recently, following the state’s quick entry into the pandemic surge.

Here's Your Risk Of Coronavirus Exposure In Central MD: Patch PM

Hypothermia alert | Free coffee for teachers | Murder-suicide | Risk of coronavirus exposure | Virtual 5K | Serial bank robbery suspect.

Thanksgiving In MD: Take Patch Survey On Plans During Coronavirus

Does the coronavirus pandemic affect your Thanksgiving plans? Take our Patch reader survey.

Josh Kurtz: Wayne Curry’s Vision May Finally Be Realized In Prince George’s

In 2002, the late Wayne K. Curry dipped into his campaign treasury to hire a well-known election lawyer to sue the state of Maryland.

$2.8 Million Public-Private Partnership To Fund Coastal Resilience Work On The Shore

Maryland is ticketed to receive more than $2.8 million in federal funding and associated grant money to prevent coastal flooding.

Where You Can Get Free Masks In Maryland Today

The Maryland Department of Health and county leaders in Allegany, Dorchester and Montgomery counties will hand out free masks to residents.

County Leaders Hail $45 Million Behavioral Health Grant As ‘A Game-Changer’

Baltimore-area leaders celebrated the Health Services Cost Review Commission’s decision to award $45 million in grant funding to hospitals.

Howard, Baltimore Counties Impose Restrictions As COVID Cases Rise

Alarmed by an increase in Howard County’s COVID-19 infection rate, County Executive Calvin Ball (D) placed limits on social gatherings.

Eastern Shore Democrats Rejoice As Biden Takes Lead In Talbot County

A ninth Maryland jurisdiction is slipping into the Democratic column in the presidential race, and Eastern Shore Democrats are rejoicing.