As flood plans come to fruition, climate experts say they’ll quickly be inadequate

City Dock floods more than 50 times a year, often forcing business owners along Dock Street to close up shop.

General Assembly approves decriminalizing oral sex

Democratic sponsors of the bill said repealing the current statute is necessary to protect the constitutional right to privacy between consenting adults.

What legalization of marijuana means for Maryland’s criminal justice system

Approximately 15,000 people in Maryland were arrested for cannabis-related charges between 2018 and 2020.

Oath Keepers data leak: An investigation of a far-right militia

The whistleblower site Distributed Denial of Secrets last year obtained and released the database of emails and a membership list of the Oath Keepers, which recently rose to prominence for its participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.

Inside Maryland’s marijuana industry, beginning at the root

With Maryland voters poised to decide in November on whether recreational cannabis will be legal in the state, Capital News Service is taking a look at the state’s already legal medical cannabis market.

Montgomery County Park Police set to carry ‘sensory bags’ to ease stress in situations

Sensory bags have been implemented by Montgomery County Park Police to ease stress and anxiety that comes from situations involving law enforcement. The bags are equipped with items like noise-canceling headphones and Rubik’s cubes to promote concentration or stimulate senses. 

Maryland legislators say goodbye after years of service

As Maryland’s legislative session comes to an end, Capital News Service sat down with three representatives to talk about their time in the political sphere and ask what comes after their combined 52 years of service in the State House.

Local refugees organize to help new refugees settle in the DMV

Local refugees have come together to complete outreach work that will enable refugee communities to succeed in America. This includes vaccine clinics, translation assistance and the provision of mental health resources.

Maryland’s marijuana market turns over a new leaf –OLD VERSION

Annapolis – With Maryland voters poised to decide in November on whether recreational cannabis will be legal in the state, Capital News Service is taking a look at the state’s already legal cannabis market, medical marijuana. Gold Leaf in Annapolis…

Maryland voters’ ability to determine legal recreational marijuana hangs on Hogan’s pen

ANNAPOLIS – Only Republican Gov. Larry Hogan’s signature Friday stood between Maryland voters and their ability to decide in a November referendum whether recreational cannabis should be legal in Maryland, after the Senate passed a bill giving them that opportunity…