Frank DeFilippo: Blue, Gray Or Tan, Biden Dresses To Suit Himself, Not Always In The Drab D.C. Sartorial Uniform

Noting the sartorial splendor of past and present presidents, the author states "Trump always seemed more upholstered than dressed."

Power In The Park: Neighborhood Event Connects Constituents To Energy Savings

On a hot, humid evening this month, Del. Lorig Charkoudian (D-Montgomery) was able to take advantage of a break in the stormy weather.

Regulatory Issues Delay The Arrival Of Legalized Sports Wagering In Maryland

"It’s going to be several months before the state’s sportsbooks" can accept bets, the report indicates, not in time for the NFL season.

Opinion: If Ghost Gun Violence Epidemic Is Imminent, Baltimore Needs The ATF

"Baltimore must vigilantly monitor and act to mitigate the ghost gun violence epidemic," the author states.

A Christmas Story, The Musical Coming to the Hippodrome

Four performances scheduled December 21-23, 2021

Fighting Climate Change, One Vine-Covered Tree At A Time

Luke Caron, a college student from Silver Spring, crouched in a tangle of bushes, trees and vines near a busy Takoma Park thoroughfare.

Two Annapolis Firms Enter Into ‘Strategic Alliance'

They are Compass Advocacy, a lobbying firm, and Scarlet Oak Strategies, a Washington, D.C., public affairs and political consulting firm.

House Leaders Call For Extension Of Public Health Emergency While Counties Take New Precautions

Speaker Jones (D) and other leaders are calling on Gov. Hogan Jr. (R) to extend Maryland’s declaration of a catastrophic health emergency.

State School Board Says It Is Unable To Review Prince George's Ethics Complaints

Despite a plea from County Executive Alsobrooks (D), the State Board of Education said this week it is unable to review ethics allegations.

Analysis: The Census Data And The Political Re-Ordering To Come In Maryland

Baltimore City leaders knew they were coming; the analogy is the new population numbers "hit them like a torrent of cold water in the face."

Department Of Health Sees Increased Wait Times In Providing Court-Ordered Substance Abuse Treatment

The health department is seeing longer wait times for providing treatment to defendants in its psychiatric hospitals, the report says.

2020 Census Data: Fewer Than Half Of Marylanders Are White, Baltimore Population Slips, Montgomery Surpasses One Million

Maryland became diverse over the last decade; the number of residents who identify as white alone dropped below half the state's population.

Maryland Lawmakers Push For A Vaccine Mandate For Teachers

State Supt. Choudhury, local superintendents, and teachers' unions all say they are committed to fully reopening schools this fall.

Can Targeted Grants Improve The Health Of Whole Neighborhoods? A Maryland Committee Is Working On It

A $60 million effort to squash health disparities in Maryland's hardest-hit neighborhoods took a step forward on Wednesday.

Opinion: Black Business Month Is A Time For Reflection

The author says it is a time to celebrate Black businesses' impact on the economy, as well as reflect on ways the public can support them.

Local Officials Hit MACo To Burnish Policy Chops, But Politics Over Masks Are Crashing The Party

Thousands of Maryland political leaders prepare to descend on Ocean City for the state's biggest gathering since before the pandemic.

In Split Vote, Board Of Public Works Approves Highway Design Contract

In a vote dividing the state's top leaders, the board Wednesday advanced Gov. Hogan Jr.'s plan to widen two Montgomery County highways.

U.S. Senate OKs $1.2T Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill, With Provisions For Chesapeake Bay, Maryland Transit

The bill received bipartisan support in Maryland from Gov. Lawrence Hogan Jr. (R) and U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D).

Another Lawmaker Heads For The Exits: Hogan Nominates Del. Malone For Judgeship

Hogan Jr. (R) announced he is nominating state Del. Michael E. Malone (R-Anne Arundel) to a seat on the Anne Arundel Circuit Court.

Opinion: East County Deserves A Seat On The Montgomery County Council

The author, a community activist, states East County "would benefit greatly from its own council district."

Roz Hamlett: Can Past Be Prologue At Renewed Sparrows Point?

Maryland has embarked on a transformative course toward a world that runs on green energy.

Dueling Commissions Foreshadow Partisan Battle Over Redistricting

This year marks the first time in many decades that Maryland has had a Republican governor when legislative districts are redrawn.

Frosh Joins Calls For Removal Of Confederate Talbot Boys Statue

Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh (D) Wednesday called for the removal of the Confederate Talbot Boys monument in Easton.

Ahead Of Key Votes, Franchot Weighs Policy And Politics On Hogan Highway Plan

When the Board of Public Works meets, it will cast two votes on Hogan Jr.'s plan to add variably-priced toll lanes to parts of the beltway.

Aug. 11 (8/11) Serves as a Reminder to Call 811 Before You Dig

Contact Miss Utility/District One Call two full business days before digging to avoid damaging buried utilities

With Help From CASA, Tenants File Court Claims Seeking End To High Water Bills And Unhealthy Living Conditions

Tenants from two largely Latino communities in Maryland filed complaints in state and federal court against their landlords this summer.

Opinion: Less Congestion, New Bridge, New Jobs. It's An ‘Everybody Wins' Scenario

"A safer and more secure structure that will properly serve current and future travel needs" is what is needed, the author states.

Josh Kurtz: Will Offshore Wind Industry's Coming Out Party Include Franchot?

The offshore wind industry in Maryland is having a coming-out party — and not a moment too soon.

State Superintendent Mohammed Choudhury Hires A Chief Of Staff

In a closed board meeting, State Supt. Choudhury appointed a chief of staff, Ary Amerikaner, to the Maryland State Dept. of Education.

Montgomery County Council Urges Board To Delay Vote On Highway Project

The request centers on Maryland’s public-private partnership law requiring the state treasurer to analyze its impact on capital debt limits.

Van Hollen Need Not Lose Sleep Over Potential Senate Challenge, Hogan Says

Hogan said he "does not plan to try to unseat the state’s junior senator," going on to say he's reiterated that thought "a million times."

Opinion: Does Hogan Care More About Wealthy Corporations Than The Bay?

By not holding Exelon accountable for pollution, the author says, Hogan has "fumbled on his duties to protect the citizens of Maryland."

Frank DeFilippo: Legal Defense Funds Are Supposed To Be Shielded, But Donors Often Claim Public Bragging Rights

Legal defense funds are private donations for public purchase, a form of autobiography that says what the principal(s) does and its worth.

Cox Continues To Shut Out The Press As He Kicks Off His Gubernatorial Bid

If a candidate holds an event to launch his gubernatorial campaign and no press is around to cover it, did it even launch at all?

Van Hollen Introduces Measure To Tax Big Polluters

A Maryland U.S. Senator unveiled legislation this week that would tax major oil and gas companies which emit greenhouse gases.

Alanah Davis: Jazz For The Wild

I think it may have been Winter 2016 when I truly fell in love with jazz music, with its unpredictable measures and wild staccato.

Baltimore Central Committee Nominates Roxane Prettyman To Fill Haynes's Seat

A member of the Democratic Central Committee was nominated by the panel after Haynes "retired in haste" last month, according to the report.

With Blunt Warning For Vaccine Holdouts, Hogan Imposes New Policy For State Workers

The report says Hogan announced come September, employees from state-run congregate facilities will be required to show vaccination proof.

Gansler, Schulz Tap Young Political Vets To Manage Their Campaigns

Former Maryland attorney general Douglas F. Gansler (D) has a new campaign manager for his 2022 run for governor.

Davis & Feldman: With Wind Projects, Maryland Is Addressing Escalating Climate Crisis

During a summer filled with disturbing news about climate change's drastic impact, there is some good news to share, the authors state.