Judge Steven Platt: Does Judicial Philosophy Make A Difference? 2022 Edition

I have written on this subject previously.

At First Of Three Town Halls, Officials Warn New Bay Crossing Is Still Years Away

Maryland Transportation Authority officials cautioned on this, the process of analyzing alternatives and assessing environmental impacts.

Notes: Braveboy Joining D.C. Forum; A New Bipartisan Index; A New Leader At MML; More

Braveboy will join two New York prosecutors – Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg (D) and Bronx District Attorney Darcel Clark (D).

With Parts Of Baltimore Under Boil Warning, Advocates Push For Improvements To City's Water System

John Rumpler, of a non-profit, said he believes federal money from the infrastructure plan should be used to upgrade the water system.

With Court Cases Pending, Board Delays Approval Of Fall Ballots By Two Days

By statute, the board was supposed to approve November ballots 64 days before the election, which was Tuesday.

Notes: Senate GOP Seeks Distance From Cox; Raskin Vows Action Against Twice-Impeached Trump; More

Mr. Raskin likens Trump to a "mob boss" who wakes up daily and plots new ways to subvert the law, the report indicates.

How Wes Moore Is Deploying His Military Service On The Campaign Trail

He also recounts that when fellow soldiers were in distress, “nobody asked if they were Democrats or Republicans.” That line is used.

Notes: Teachers On The Air In Frederick; Candidates In Breweries; A Celebrity In Our Midst

“Frederick County families face real struggles every day,” a female narrator says at the top of the ad. “Jessica Fitzwater understands."

MD's Pax River Naval Base Locks Down After Shots Fired: Officials

Officials with Naval Air Station Patuxent River​ said shots were fired at an on-base housing unit.

MD Weather: Flood Watch Issued As Heavy Rains Move In Tuesday

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for Baltimore and several Maryland counties as up to 5 inches of rain move in Tuesday.

2022 Fall Forecast: See What’s In Store For Maryland

AccuWeather released its 2022 fall forecast for Maryland, which can be summed up in one word: warm.

Sports Betting Commission Adds Diversity Requirement For Applicants To Receive Mobile Sports Betting Licenses

An applicant must also check “yes” to three boxes that summarizes it will make a “good faith effort” to meet the diversity objectives.

Marylanders Encouraged To Get New COVID Vaccine That Targets Omicron Variant

“Federal guidance has made it confusing at times for people to know if and when they're eligible" -- Gov. Hogan's statement, in part

State Board Of Elections Files Petition Asking Courts To Speed Up November Mail Ballot Counts

The State Board of Elections voted unanimously last month to approve this legal action.

Opinion: This Labor Day, Forming And Joining A Union Should Be A Freedom Every Working Marylander Can Enjoy

Every day, thousands of Marylanders show up to offices, worksites, facilities and buildings, ready to do our jobs and serve our communities.

Maryland Launches Human Monkeypox Vaccination Pre-Registration System

People who register through the system and determine to be eligible for the vaccine will receive an email invitation to make an appointment.

Following Reform Effort, Some Police Accountability Boards Up And Running In Counties, Some Still Not Formed

Anne Arundel County's nine-member police accountability board has convened three times, with its next session scheduled for Sept. 26.

Officials: Acquisition Of Historic Black-Owned Beach Highlights New State Parks Initiative

But within a year or so, that will change, with substantial financial help from the federal, state, and Anne Arundel County governments.

County Executives In Competitive Races Report Latest Fundraising Totals

The deadline for the latest campaign finance reports was midnight Tuesday, so here's a summary on each race, campaigns reporting.

A Look At The Latest Fundraising In A Dozen Competitive Legislative Districts

But there are at least a dozen legislative districts worth paying attention to this fall.

Maryland AG Joins Brief Supporting New Nationwide Rule To Curb Ghost Guns

In recent years, law enforcement officials across the country have seen an exponential increase in the number of ghost guns on the streets.

Tickets for Tina - The Tina Turner Musical Go on Sale Friday 9/2

National Tour to visit Baltimore's Hippodrome Theatre Nov. 15-20

COVID Omicron Boosters Authorized By FDA: What MD Should Know

The first variant-specific COVID-19 shots are closer to public availability. Here's what MD should know about the Omicron vaccines.

Moore, Unsurprisingly, Opens Up Wide Fundraising Lead Over Cox

The Democratic ticket has far more money on hand than Del. Dan Cox (R-Frederick), the GOP nominee for governor and Trump supporter.

Inspector General: Prince George's Ethics Probe Into School Board Members Was Deeply Flawed, ‘Factually Inaccurate'

Some information was "improperly referenced or factually inaccurate," the report states.

Opinion: Md., Agriculture Department Falls Short In Protecting People, Pollinators, And The Bay From Pesticides

The Maryland Department of Agriculture has deep ties to the pesticide industry, as shown by a recent article by U.S. Right to Know.

Bed Bath & Beyond To Close 150 Stores; Are MD Locations Affected?

The home goods retailer Bed Bath & Beyond, which has 13 stores in Maryland, also said it will cut 20 percent of its staff through layoffs.

For One Maryland School District, It Was Back To School With A Mask Mandate -- But Not For Long

In Prince George's County, enthusiasm shined for several hundred students and parents because they entered a new Cherokee Lane Elementary.

Maryland Officials Say Moving FBI HQ To Prince George's Could Help Feds Meet Equity Goals

“The new consolidated FBI headquarters would not only meet the needs of the FBI; it would bring economic growth and development."

Notes: Prince George's Primary Results Final; New Dems Back Mizeur; Top Hogan Staffer Moves To Treasurer's Office

The post-recount tally in the contest came out with Kym Taylor in the third and final spot garnering 8,949 votes, to Collins's 8,933.

Here Are MD's 8 Best Colleges For The 2023 School Year: Report

Niche released its "2023 Best Colleges Rankings" for Maryland and the nation. Here's where the state's institutions stand.

Notes: Raskin Going For Oversight Gavel; Candidates For Governor, Comptroller Gain Endorsements; More

Multiple Democrats are jockeying to become top Democrat on the panel, after current chair, Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-New York), was defeated.

New Safeguards In Maryland, Other States May Help Those Who Are Drowning In Medical Debt

The electrician says he earns about $26,000 a year, about as much as his medical bills climbed to in the early 2010s.

Opinion: The Case For Ranked-Choice Voting

Wes Moore — Maryland's next governor, blessed with an effervescent presence, and political qualities described as "Obamaesque."

1st Female Majority In Decades Likely On Montgomery County Council

Their success in the Democratic primary comes 4 years after Councilmember Nancy Navarro (D) emerged as the only successful woman candidate.

7 Driver Safety Tips As MD Kids Head Back To School

Drivers need to be cautious and follow school bus safety laws as students return to class, Maryland State Police said.

Top MD News: Best Colleges, West Nile Virus, Favorite Pet, Biden Rally

Top MD news includes the worst NFL stadium, 1st West Nile virus case, a hedgehog vying to be America's best pet, Biden rallies against GOP.

Biden Fires Up Democratic Faithful At Rockville Rally

“Let me state the obvious, there's a lot at stake in this election,” Biden told the crowd of more than 2,400 in the school gymnasium.

After Brief Delay, Feds Give Key Approval To Hogan Plan To Widen Parts Of Capital Beltway, I-270

The Federal Highway Administration issued its “record of decision,” the final step in the National Environmental Policy Act process.

Elrich Wins Montgomery County Executive Primary Race By 32-Vote Margin

The final tally shows Elrich received 55,504 votes to Blair's 55,472. Totals for the other candidates in the race weren't changed.