Advocates Petition Hogan To Temporarily Halt Evictions

It comes from a coalition of fair housing advocates, after tenant relief efforts failed to pass in the Maryland General Assembly.

Adam Pagnucco: Why I'm Joining Team Blair

David Blair is the best choice for Montgomery County executive. Here is why I made my decision.

Frank DeFilippo: Politics Is About Connectivity, And President Biden's Speech Made Contact

It's great to once again have a president who can read.

Schrader Taps Schuh, Chan For Deputy Posts At The Department Of Health

Finally ensconced as permanent secretary at the Maryland Department of Health, Dennis R. Schrader announced several appointments.

Opinion: Plastic To Fuel Is A Threat To Maryland's Environment

In Maryland, reducing plastic waste and finding climate solutions have broad support among Marylanders, from plastic foam to bag bans.

Maryland Redistricting Commission To Hold First Meeting May 5

The Maryland Citizens Redistricting Commission will hold its first meeting this Wednesday at 7 p.m.

Alanah Davis: Cicada Class Of 2004

The curiosity comes from picking up an insect with widely set apart and prominent eyes, short antennae, and membranous front wings.

Opioid Use, Fentanyl Deaths Spike During Pandemic

A dramatic increase is revealed from preliminary data, the report indicates.

Biking Enthusiasts Seek New Use For Existing Nice/Middleton Bridge

A group of biking enthusiasts from both sides of the Potomac is urging officials in Maryland and Virginia to consider a new use.

What They Left Behind: Families Treasure Jewelry, Stethoscope, Voicemails And Worn-Out Lawn Spots Left By COVID Victims

More than 8,500 Marylanders have died of COVID-19 since March 2020, as the devastating novel coronavirus pandemic swept through the state.

Charles County Kicks Off Rural Broadband Expansion Effort

A multi-million dollar project to expand high-speed internet to rural Charles County formally broke ground Wednesday.

Maryland Settles HBCU Federal Lawsuit For $577 Million

After years of legal wrangling, Maryland reached a $577 million settlement to end a 15-year-old federal lawsuit.

Progressive Maryland Launching New PAC To ‘Move The State Leftward'

The advocacy group Progressive Maryland has launched a new political action committee to elect progressive Democrats.

Roger Berliner: Net Zero Expansion Of American Legion Bridge And I-270 Is Within Reach

The author, an energy lawyer, says the controversial project "is within our collective reach."

Hogan Lifts Order Requiring Masks Outside; Limits On Outdoor Dining To End

Citing progress and a new set of federal guidelines, Marylanders will no longer be required to wear masks outdoors.

Hogan Hires National Fundraiser To "Help Chase Federal Campaign Contributions"

As he ponders his political future, Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R) has hired a national Republican fundraiser to help him chase these funds.

Yvette Lewis: In An Unusual Year, Democrats Still Delivered Results

It's been an unusual, difficult year for all of us. But despite the atypical times, Democrats delivered, the author says.

Maryland Board Of Education Declares All Schools Should Return To Full In-Person Learning This Fall

The State Board of Education passed a resolution directing schools to return to in-person learning for a full 180-day schedule this fall.

How Maryland Is Working To Vaccinate Its Homeless Population

While the state works toward a return to normalcy, some vulnerable communities still struggle, the report states.

Maryland Lawmakers Seek To Reconnect Communities Divided By Highways

Baltimore has its "Highway to Nowhere," a road that gobbled up communities before the project was abandoned.

Wes Moore Creates Fundraising Committee Ahead Of Possible Run For Governor

Wes Moore, the Baltimore-based author and anti-poverty advocate, is one step closer to entering the 2022 Democratic primary for governor.

Wooded Parcel Near UMD Inspires A Wish List That Can't Be Fulfilled

(This is the second in a two-part series centering on the controversial 10-acre parcel.)

Anne Arundel Sues Fossil Fuel Companies Over Climate Damage

Anne Arundel County is suing more than 24 fossil fuel companies over the costs of dealing with climate change.

Common Cause: For The People Act Offers Tried And True Election Reforms

We have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to pass a new law, the For the People Act, that secures our elections and protects our freedom.

One Small Patch Of Woods Near The University Of Maryland Sparks An Epic Fight

(This is the first of a two-part series on the controversial, 10-acre wooded plot.)

In Letter, Del. Cox Defends Remarks Invoking Holocaust On House Floor

Del. Pendergrass said she was "enormously affronted as a Jew" following Republican Cox's comments which made reference to the Holocaust.

C. Fraser Smith, 1938-2021

The intersecting worlds of journalism and politics are mourning C. Fraser Smith, a longtime chronicler of state government, who died Sunday.

Greenbelt Mayor Who Slammed Hogan Is Censured By Council Colleagues

“You have reopened the state, in my mind, far too quickly,” Byrd said, from his phone; these are among comments leading to his censure.

Hogan Convenes Bipartisan Meeting Of National Leaders To Discuss Infrastructure

Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr. (R) did this wearing his hat as co-chair of the national nonpartisan political organization No Labels.

Progressive Maryland Announces New Class For Its People's Leadership Institute

Progressive Maryland launched a campaign training program for activists and potential political candidates last summer.

Frank DeFilippo: Baltimore Has No Downtown Downtown As The Center Of The City Keeps Shifting

There's always been a reassuring belief that cities have built into them a cyclical rhythm to their lives. Cities come, they go.

John King Turns To O'Malley Vets For His Gubernatorial Campaign

Former U.S. Education secretary John B. King Jr., announced last week that he's seeking the Democratic gubernatorial nomination.

As Other States Move To Restrict Voting, The Maryland General Assembly Passes Bills To Expand Access

After an unconventional 2020 election which saw unprecedented absentee ballot use, Maryland lawmakers instituted a slew of election reforms.

Maryland College Students Seek Mental Health Help Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

College students apparently face elevated stress and anxiety, the report states.

Mayor Byrd Responds To Our ‘Winners And Losers' Recap

"I agree with Maryland Matters' post-mortem of the recently completed session of the state legislature," Byrd said.

University System Of Maryland Mandates COVID-19 Vaccines For Fall

The University System of Maryland announced all students, faculty and staff on its 12 campuses must get a COVID-19 vaccine this fall.

What Workers Could Gain From The Maryland Essential Workers' Protection Act

Despite pushback from the business community, the Maryland Essential Workers' Protection Act made it through both chambers by Sine Die.

Opinion: Maryland Should Join Swell Of Bipartisan Support For Climate Action

Last month, Massachusetts legislators and Gov. Charlie Baker (R) passed one of the most sweeping bipartisan climate bills in over a decade.

House GOP Caucus Fills Out Leadership Team

Newly-elected House Minority Leader Buckel (R-Allegany) and House Minority Whip Adams (R-Middle Shore) announced the new appointments.

Opinion: Tax Polluters Should Invest In Innovation To Clean Bay And Earth

Maryland's more than 30-year efforts to repair the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries have taken time, resources, and a general commitment.