Opinion: Maryland Giving Birth To A New Political Center

Maryland should move toward a New Center. Our politics are extremely polarized; we need politics for those who don't align with a party.

Group Urges Federal Government To Ignore Pleas For Delay On Capital Beltway Expansion Project

Mayer wrote that the agency should ignore the letter sent by Maryland Transportation Opportunities Coalition Chair Ben Ross.

Two Marylanders Are Helping White House Focus On Lifting Up Historically Black Colleges And Universities

“The President has selected 2 impressive and talented individuals to serve on his HBCU Board of Advisors,” U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer (D), said.

Maryland's Van Hollen, Cardin Support It, But GOP's Votes To Deny Veterans' Benefits Called "Downright Shameful"

“The Senate is where (accountability dies),” said Stewart, comedian and longtime advocate for veterans, adding GOP's Toomey is a "coward."

Maryland Lawmakers Check In With New Agency Leaders On Bay Cleanup Progress

“There is no higher priority that we have as a delegation than the Chesapeake Bay,” said Sen. Ben Cardin (D), the congressional team leader.

Opinion: A Story Of One Lifetime Voter, Disenfranchised In Maryland

Think disenfranchisement isn't your problem? We live in Maryland, after all. You're registered, a citizen, not trying to break any laws.

Montgomery County Considering Shift To All-Electric Building Standard, Part Of Growing Decarbonization Efforts

Councilmember Hans Riemer (D) is the lead sponsor of the bill, which is co-sponsored by Councilmember Will Jawando (D), other Democrats.

Political Notes: City Council Wants Hearing On Election Issues; Raskin's Vegetarian Option; Segal's Next Delusion

The bill was introduced by Councilmember Odette Ramos (D), with cosponsors Kristerfer Burnett (D), Zeke Cohen (D) and Phylicia Porter (D).

Josh Kurtz: The Incredible Shrinking County

As recently as December, two of the three members of the state's powerful Board of Public Works were from Montgomery County.

Maryland Delegate Charged With Theft Of State Funds For ‘District Office' -- Outside His District

On Wednesday, Maryland State Prosecutor Charlton T. Howard III filed a criminal information against Rick Impallaria in Anne Arundel County.

Man Phoned Threats To Shoot Black Customers At MD Dispensary: Feds

Authorities say Joey David George also threatened to shoot Black patrons in Washington, California, Connecticut and New York.

MD Man Killed By Car After Lyft Driver Kicks Him Out On Highway

The Clarksburg man was traveling with five friends when the driver demanded they get out of the vehicle, police said.

In Montgomery County, Blair Takes Narrow Lead, As Ballot Counting Continues

Montgomery County was one of a handful of jurisdictions still tallying votes in an initial mail-in ballot canvass on Monday.

Winners And Losers (So Far) In The Maryland Primaries

(Both are listed in this detailed summary of the primaries herein.)

Opinion: Congress Should Act On Legislation That Helps Maryland's Patients And Life Science Economy

In the coming weeks, Congress has an opportunity to pass legislation that is intended to improve the lives of millions of patients.

Sen. Eckardt To Run For Mayor Of Cambridge

Eckardt, a 28-year veteran of the General Assembly who spent eight years in the state Senate, was defeated in the Republican primary.

Declaring Victory, Moore Wastes No Time Drawing Contrasts With Cox

Cox has been called a "QAnon wack job," the report says, and Moore believes Cox promotes “cynical policies of conspiracy theories and fear."

Elrich Urges U.S. DOT To Delay Decision On Toll Lanes; Traffic Expert Slams State Study

The executive also wants U.S. DOT to require the Maryland Department of Transportation to respond to “all substantive issues."

Decline In Chesapeake Crab Population Sparks Hunt For Answers

Commercial crabbers in Maryland and Virginia aren't catching their limits, and the harvest in the first few months of the season was meager.

Sailfish Stabs Maryland Woman Off Florida Coast: Reports

A sailfish on the line jumped in the boat and stabbed a 73-year-old woman during a fishing expedition off St. Lucie Inlet.

Hogan Says He Won't Support Cox For Governor In November

Gov. Larry Hogan said Dan Cox's win during last Tuesday's primary will cost his party the governor's seat during the general election.

Kalman Hettleman: Schools Are Robbing Disabled Peter To Pay Nondisabled Paul

The relevant Blueprint provisions are complex and murky and not yet figured out by the state Department of Education, the report states.

Speaker's Preferred Candidate Leading In Open-Seat Senate Race — Other Senate Results

The 10th District race is one of several competitive Senate primaries — some for open seats involving potentially formidable challengers.

EPA, Maryland Officials Tout Pennsylvania Commitment To Chesapeake Bay Cleanup

The financial commitment could prove "a remarkable turning point" in the bay cleanup, the report states.

Democratic Governor Candidates Watch Closely As Mail Ballot Counting Continues

Perez led in the mail ballot results reported Thursday, drawing support from 17,088 voters. Franchot added an additional 16,270 votes.

Hogan: GOP Primary Winners Unelectable In November

Hogan's comments were offered Thursday evening at the state Department of Agriculture's annual “Buy Local Cookout” in Annapolis.

Eckardt, 5 Other State Lawmakers Appear To Have Lost Their Primaries; Others Could Still Fall

“We need an effective fighter who will stand up to the progressives and fight for Eastern Shore values and principles,” said Mautz.

Political Notes: DAGA Congratulates Brown; Vernon Simms Memorialized; Wicomico Executive Race Update

Brown claimed victory in the race early Wednesday morning after being named the winner by two media outlets.

Mail-In Ballot Canvassing Started This Morning. What Does That Mean?

Local elections offices reported receiving a total of 213,019 mail ballots by election night; additional ballots can still arrive by mail.

Republicans "Show True Colors" In Nominating "Ideological Extremist" In Cox -- Democratic Party

House Majority Leader Eric Luedtke (D-Montgomery) accused Republicans of nominating “their most extreme ticket ever."

In Summer Heat, Voters Went To Polls To Pick Candidates For Governor, General Assembly And More

“There are too many people here,” Del. Jheanelle Wilkins (D-Montgomery) said as she left the polling place at Takoma Park Elementary School.

Brown Claims Victory In AG Race, Appears Headed To Showdown With Peroutka

“An Attorney General can either be a champion for progress or a defender of the status quo,” said Brown, the state's former lt. governor.

Lierman Named Winner In Democratic Primary For Comptroller Over Adams

She was projected as winner of the contest by the Associated Press on Tuesday night, and later declared victory in a series of tweets.

Elrich And Blair Are Tied (Again) In Montgomery; Cassily, Fitzwater, Haire And McDonough Romp

For the second election in a row, Democrats Marc Elrich and David Blair appear headed toward a prolonged vote-count.

Ivey Leads Edwards In Congressional Race; Mizeur Wins In 1st, While Hyped Republican Fizzles In 6th

Republicans likely nominated women in the 2nd and 3rd districts, but the Democratic incumbents are favored to win re-election.

MD Senate, House Election Results: Van Hollen, Hoyer, Raskin Win: AP

Sen. Chris Van Hollen and incumbent MD members of the U.S. House have won their primaries for a chance at another term. See primary results.

Anthony Brown Wins MD Attorney General, Lierman Wins Comptroller: AP

Rep. Anthony Brown won the Democratic primary for attorney general. Democrat Brooke Lierman won comptroller, AP said.

Seven Questions Are On Our Minds, As Primary Polls Prepare To Open

What will voter turnout look like? (and more)

Candidates For Governor Make Final Arguments Ahead Of Primary Election Day

Voters will select nominees for all statewide offices — governor, comptroller, attorney general, and U.S. Senate — along with House seats.

Toys 'R' Us Coming To MD Macy’s Stores In Time For Holidays

Macy’s Toys “R” Us shops will begin opening in late July with all locations nationwide, including in Maryland, complete by Oct. 15.