WASHINGTON – Rep. Elijah Cummings was fondly remembered in Washington Thursday across the political spectrum as a leader with a strong moral compass and deep commitment to civil rights as a politician in Baltimore for over 36 years. Members of…
Chesapeake farmers target runoff reduction, lawmakers seek conservation funds
MIDDLETOWN, Maryland — A gaggle of excitable white turkeys gobbled and clucked in their pen at Open Book Farm on a chilly afternoon in late October. Most days, the birds roamed free in one of the farm’s pastures, scratching and…
Congress, public bid farewell to “generational” Senator John McCain
By ZACH SELBY and CHRIS CIOFFI Capital News Service WASHINGTON – John McCain, “a drum major for courage, truth and justice,” was honored by family, friends and colleagues Friday in a United States Capitol Rotunda service. “This is one of…
Maryland’s mysterious Russian compound gathers dust, awaits its fate
CENTREVILLE, Maryland — The soccer field is still trimmed to perfection, but no Russians will be gracing the pitch anytime soon. Nor will they be staying in either of the two Georgian-style mansions or in any of the ten bungalows clustered on the 45-acre waterfront property.
Maryland’s undocumented immigrants: In their own words
While rumors circulate that the Trump administration is closer to resolving questions left after last week’s immigration announcement, Maryland’s undocumented residents are uncertain of what comes next
Hundreds protest White House DACA decision
Hundreds of Maryland “Dreamers” joined a rally in front of the White House Tuesday to protest the Trump administration’s decision to rescind DACA–Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.
Maryland’s Democrats vow Planned Parenthood fight
WASHINGTON — Baltimore resident Annie Sageng relied on Planned Parenthood for many different reasons while growing up. RELATED STORY: Planned Parenthood Hands Out Anti-Trump Condoms In high school, she drove her friends there to pick up birth control and pregnancy…
‘Worse than Britain’: Months after Brexit, English residents find American political divide ‘appalling’
LONDON — Brodie Hunter moved from Scotland to London 40 years ago, but has always loved America. He’s never been to the United States, yet finds the country fascinating, he said. But the division exposed during this election cycle has…
Cardin Seeks to Hike Federal Spending for Better Drinking Water
Inspired by the lead poisoning crisis in Flint, Mich., Maryland Sen. Ben Cardin introduced legislation to increase spending on the country’s water systems and improve lead testing.
Maryland Officials Expect Zika Virus to Show Up in the State
While there are no reported cases of the Zika virus in Maryland currently, officials say it won’t be long before that changes.