With ‘Healthy Babies Equity Act,' Maryland Joins Other States Providing Prenatal Care, Regardless Of Immigration Status

Vicente volunteers to distribute food to people in need, whose lives have been upended by pandemic-related social, economic, health issues.

Franchot Calls For Special Legislative Session To Authorize Him To Pause Gas Tax Hike

Motorists across Maryland and the country are still shouldering the burden of gas price hikes, while oil production has not matched demand.

Peroutka A No-Show At League Of Women Voters AG Forum

Shalleck, one of two Republican candidates for state attorney general, was punctual for a virtual forum Tuesday night.

‘The Distraction Factor Is Insane': Highway Administration Worker Struck On Job Urges Drivers To Use Care

On March 29, 2021, a day before his birthday, Wright was driving a dump truck on the shoulder of westbound Route 70, when he was struck.

Hogan Calls On Franchot To Suspend Mandated Gas Tax Increase; Franchot Calls On Hogan To Declare State Of Emergency

The state gas tax is expected to increase on July 1, from 36.1 cents per gallon to 43 cents per gallon, according to the formula.

Political Notes: House GOP Wants Frosh To Sue Biden; Navarro's Montgomery County Endorsement Has Statewide Implications; More

It's in a letter sent Monday that's sure to accomplish little, except spotlight GOP talking points.

Prescription-Drug Affordability Board Begins Process To Cap Costs On Certain Medications

Maryland, a pioneer in establishing a medications cost control board, has no definition for “upper payment limits” within its state code.

State Lawmaker To Train Pro-Choice Campaign Workers Across Md., Team With Raskin's Group Of Young Activists

StandUp MD is a fellowship program that will train college students and recent graduates on the art of political organization.

Lack Of Polling Has Voters, Media, Gubernatorial Debate Planners Flying Blind. Why It Matters?

A handful of candidates has released internal polls, but those are greeted with skepticism, even when conducted by respected pollsters.

Opinion: Climate Justice Means Putting Frontline Families Like Mine At The Front

Like many immigrants fleeing poverty after a natural disaster, my family and I immigrated from El Salvador after the 2001 earthquakes.

Jif Peanut Butter Recall: MD Affected But No Salmonella Cases Reported

Dozens of types of Jif peanut butter have been recalled. No illnesses linked to the tainted peanut butter have been reported in Maryland.

MD Giant Pharmacies Now Offer COVID Antiviral Treatments

Giant store pharmacies in Maryland are offering two antiviral medications used to treat COVID-19. The products require a prescription.

Private Island, Sunset Over Bay, Custom Craftsman: MD Dream Homes

This week's featured MD homes include an estate with a private island, sunset on the water, and a craftsman with a home theater and a gym.

MD Weather: Cold Front Brings 70s Back For Highs This Week

Thunderstorms ended Maryland's scorching heat, and this week's forecast calls for normal highs in the 70s.

Legislative Panel Issues Blistering Report Of McGrath's Management Practices At Maryland Environmental Service

McGrath has been accused of misleading state officials, including Hogan, and MES board members about the terms of his severance deal.

Opinion: Is Offshore Wind A Prudent Way To Decarbonize?

Do Maryland's stewards realize that they are investing $8.3 billion to procure electricity with a probable market value of $3.3 billion?

Political Notes: Mastriano To Rally With Cox; AFL-CIO Backs Perez; Baker Almost Broke

“Come rally with the patriots of Maryland,” one of the images on the video says.

Baltimore Officials, Gubernatorial Candidates Step Up Debate On Public Safety Issues

The Baltimore City Council prepares to hold budget hearings at the end of the month.

Natasha Dartigue Named Next Maryland Public Defender

Dartigue, currently the acting district public defender for Baltimore, will replace Paul B. DeWolfe Jr. as the public defender for Maryland.

MD Weather: Record Heat Looms In Weekend Forecast

Temperatures will soar this weekend across much of Maryland and make it feel like 100 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.

What Is Monkeypox: What MD Residents Need To Know

The health threat people are talking about in Maryland isn't so much COVID-19 but monkeypox. Here's what you should know.

Hogan, Jones, Hrabowski Tout Controversial Lease Of State Psychiatric Hospital As Win For Higher Education

Last week, the Board of Public Works voted 2-1 to lease Spring Grove Hospital Center to the University of Maryland, Baltimore County for $1.

Franchot & Co. Pack The House At Women's Luncheon In Prince George's

This is no small feat for a weekday afternoon.

Maryland Food Bank Offers Job Training And Aid To Baltimore Youth

Baltimore residents who are between 18 and 25 years old and are not attending school or working are the preferred applicants.

Political Notes: Edwards' New Poll; Szeliga's New Alliance; Blair's New Ad

Thirty-one percent of likely primary voters favored Edwards, while 18% backed Ivey. Former state delegate Angel (D) garnered four percent.

These Are 2021’s Most Popular Baby Names In Maryland

The Social Security Administration has revealed the top names for babies born in Maryland in 2021. See which names topped the list.

Judge Weighing Motion To Dismiss Henrietta Lacks's Family Lawsuit Against Biotech Firm

The report states Ms. Lacks's living cell samples were collected and used, without her consent, for a 1951 medical procedure.

Opinion: Why Pharmaceutical Market Reform Is So Hard And What To Do About It

The pharmaceutical market has become complex and dysfunctional.

COVID Booster For MD Kids Gets FDA OK: What To Know

As the latest variant pushes up the number of COVID cases in Maryland, the FDA has OKed a booster dose of Pfizer for kids ages 5 to 11.

Van Hollen ‘Eager' To Get Back To Work, His Wife Tells Baltimore Political Gathering

The senator was due to speak at a fundraiser for the Maryland Health Care For All Coalition. He's resting for the next few days.

How Does The State Plant 5 Million Trees? It's Complicated

Only now does Burks realize that one of the reasons his brother needed an inhaler was the high level of ozone and other pollutants.

Political Notes: Brown Poll Shows Big Lead; New Spots For Schulz, Baron; More

Brown started better known than O'Malley; he was Democratic nominee for governor in 2014, and is serving his third term in Congress.

Maryland Matters To Co-Sponsor Candidate Forums For AG, Comptroller

Former Anne Arundel County Councilmember Michael Peroutka and former prosecutor Jim Shalleck are seeking the Republican nomination.

Moore Poll Shows Him Gaining On Franchot, But 42 Percent Still Undecided

Still, the Moore campaign showed movement, and clearly saw enough to like to want to circulate the poll publicly.

2 MD Cities Rank Among Best Places To Live: U.S. News

Two Maryland cities are named to the nation’s 150 Best Places to Live by U.S. News & World Report.

MD Under Severe Thunderstorm Watch, Tornadoes Possible

Storms are expected in MD Monday, and may bring hail, wind gusts and isolated tornadoes. 18 counties are in a severe thunderstorm watch.

Lawmakers Demand End To “Barbaric” Treatment Of Animals By Maryland-Bound Firm

“Our investigator witnessed thousands of animals, many of whom endured prolonged, unalleviated pain" -- Humane Society statement

Raucous Western Md., Democratic Summit Returns: Moore, Lierman, O'Malley Win Straw Polls

More than 300 Democrats — many from Western Maryland, but about half from other parts of the state — gathered at the resort Saturday.

State Employees Call On Hogan To Keep Western Maryland Hospital Open

Last September, the Maryland Department of Health's 2041 Facilities Master Plan detailed intentions to close down Western Hospital Center.

Essay: Remembering The George Wallace Shooting 50 Years Later

Not old enough to vote, I was intrigued by the campaign and a chance to see one of its most divisive, avowed segregationist George Wallace.