Democratic State Attorneys General Will Continue To Lead Opposition To Trump In New Year

One year into President Donald Trump’s second term, Democratic attorneys general have filed 71 lawsuits against the administration.

4 Charged In Boy's Murder | 9 Hurt In Fire | $100K Stove Fire: MD Weekend

Here are the headlines you may have missed from the weekend in Maryland.

Northern Lights Could Be Visible Tonight In MD

A powerful solar eruption on Sunday could lead to a "severe" geomagnetic storm, making the aurora visible as far south as Alabama.

Perryman's Years-Long Fight Against Development Now Turns To A Proposed Power Plant

Harford County residents push to be heard as Constellation eyes community for new gas turbines.

State Reopens Door To Private Funding For American Legion Bridge Reconstruction

An agreement follows a meeting with the U.S. Transportation Secretary aimed at speeding up work on the American Legion and other bridges.

Sports Stadium Deals Hand Even More Taxpayer Money To Billionaires

The lopsided deal in Kansas will likely boost efforts by other team owners looking to update their facilities, journalist Neil deMause said.

Stranger Danger At Bus Stop | $174K In Stolen Jewels | School Drama Expands: MD News

$1M Lotto Win | Search For Stolen Puppies | ICE Shooting Stories Conflict | Measles Patient | 240 Stolen Cell Phones | Man Armed With Spear

State Reopens Door To Public Funding For American Legion Bridge Reconstruction

The agreement follows meeting with the U.S. Transportation Secretary aimed at speeding work on theAmerican Legion, Francis Scott Key bridges

MD An Unpopular Place To Move To, Says New U-Haul Index

The Southeast leads the list of states that the most people are moving to, a report by U-Haul says. See where Maryland ranks.

Peña-Melnyk, Ferguson Cite Affordability As A Watchword For Legislative Session

Presiding officers highlight energy and housing costs, protection of immigrants as key issues for the 2026 General Assembly.

Democrats Shrug As Trump Threatens ‘Sanctuary' Cities Again With February Funding Cutoff

“We will go to court within seconds, and we'll win if he does this," California Attorney General Rob Bonta told ABC News7 in San Francisco.

Saks Files For Bankruptcy; See Impact On MD Stores

The company owns Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Off 5th, Last Call and Horchow.

Ferguson Enters ‘Third Chapter' With A New Speaker And Old Budget Problems

The 2026 legislative session will be primarily about the numbers for Senate President Bill Ferguson.

Moore Lists Wins, But Enters Fourth Session With ‘A Lot That Needs To Be Accomplished' Still

Gov. Wes Moore (D) the last legislative session, Wednesday, the last session of his first term, is facing some challenges.

Maryland Lowers Recreational Catch Limit For Struggling Yellow Perch

“I like perch better than rockfish,” said Lay, an outdoorsman who’s been fishing and crabbing the upper Chesapeake Bay for decades.

Maryland Public Defender Launches Partnership To Improve State's Criminal Justice System

Maryland Public Defender Natasha Dartigue says that Maryland Justice Partnership is not just another task force, but ‘a call to action.'

What Comes After The ICE Arrest Video?

Immigrants picked up in Maryland find themselves detained far from home.

House Speaker Peña-Melnyk Begins First Session Tackling Budget Deficit, Immigration Policy

‘Civility' will be the central theme in the House of Delegates — ‘We're not Washington, D.C.,' new speaker says of Annapolis decorum.

Measles Exposure | ICE Arrest Disputed | Multiple Shootings: MD Weekend

Here are the headlines you may have missed from the weekend in Maryland.

Child With Measles Traveled Through MD, NoVA

A child confirmed to have the measles traveled through Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia while infectious last week.

Masturbating Paramedic | ICE Shooting Dispute | School Leader Uproar: MD News

$1M Winner ID'ed | Masturbating Paramedic | Strangers Save Heart Attack Man | School Leader Uproar | Teens' Murder Trial | BWI Improvements

Baltimore Won't Get A Regional Water Authority, But Maybe Something Close

Baltimore area officials still want to create some kind of regional body to oversee the area’s water system.

‘There's No One That Doesn't Love Steny'; Official Maryland Reacts To Hoyer's Retirement

Rep. Hoyer: ‘When you do something for a long time and you like it, then decide to walk away voluntarily, it has an emotional tug on you."

MD Wagers Billions Of Dollars On Sports: What To Know

How does Maryland rank in amount spent on sports gambling? And how much has it made the state?

Hoyer Will Not Seek Reelection This Fall, Ending A Six-Decade Career Atop Maryland Politics

Hoyer's departure opens the door for a scramble among state Democrats to succeed him in Congress.

Moore Administration Wants Health Secretary To Issue Vaccine Recommendations, Apart From Feds

The proposed legislation for the 2026 session responds to a reversal of childhood vaccine recommendations under the Trump administration.

Jan. 6 Took His Career And Health, Former Capitol Police Sergeant Says On Riot's 5-Year Anniversary

“I don’t see it as a five-year mark or anniversary. I see it as a day of remembrance,” former Capitol Police Sgt. Aquilino Gonell told WTOP.

Jackson Crosses The Hall After Four Weeks, Healey Hangs It Up After 36 Years, In Political Notes

Matt Jackson, who served for a year as chief of staff to Jones, will be named senior policy adviser to Bill Ferguson (D-Baltimore).

Flu Cases Surging In MD: What To Know About Subclade K Mutation

Maryland has "very high" influenza rates, with hospitalizations soaring and 7 flu deaths. What to know about the new “subclade K” mutation.

Major Changes To Childhood Vaccine Schedule Announced By CDC: What To Know In MD

​The CDC took the unprecedented step Monday of dropping the number of vaccines it recommends for children. What it means for MD families.

‘Complex Situation': Local Venezuelan Community Reacts To The US Capture Of Maduro

Trump announced over the weekend that U.S. military forces captured Maduro and Flores in an overnight raid on their home.

‘Not Fit For A Dog': Maryland Reformatory Boys Died Through Years Of Disease, Neglect

Maryland lawmakers to push for investigation, proper recognition of Black youth who died in state custody at Cheltenham facility.

Teen ID'd In Homicide | Fire Victim Escapes Serious Injuries: MD Weekend

We've rounded up the stories you may have missed in Maryland over the weekend to prepare you for the week ahead.

Federal Judge Blocks FEMA From Ending Disaster Preparedness Program

Nearly $1 billion is slated to support projects in Chesapeake Bay states.

25 From '25: A Rundown Of The Most-Read Maryland Matters Stories Of The Year

Catfish, park passes and fraud scams? OK. Not for us to question readers, who have spoken on their favorite 2025 stories.

Social Security Payments To Increase In January: What MD Residents Should Know

​Social Security recipients in MD will see a larger January deposit as the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment kicks in. Here's what to expect.

Push For MD Minimum Wage Increase, As 2 Counties Raise Pay In 2026

The minimum wage will increase in two MD counties in 2026. Meanwhile, a group has launched a petition drive to raise the state pay rate.

Teacher Beheaded | Luigi Mangione Shooting | Mega-Yacht Sinks: MD Top News Of 2025

Masturbating Medic | Flesh-Eating Parasite | Layoffs Hit MD | Notable Deaths | Restaurant Drug Ring | Reagan Airport Crash | Fake Pet Ashes

Biggest Lottery Wins Of 2025: MD Winners Buying Homes, Helping Family

The Maryland Lottery minted roughly 30 millionaires in 2025. Here are the state's largest wins of the year.

First Day Hikes 2026 In MD: Find A State Park To Visit

First Day Hikes are part of a nationwide initiative to draw people outdoors on New Year's Day 2026. Check out where to hike in Maryland.