Maryland sees improvement in fatal overdose rates despite nationwide opioid epidemic

Fatal overdoses in Maryland continued their downward trajectory in 2023, whereas overall deaths in the United States surged to new highs.

Support for Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is growing in 2024 race for Democratic mayoral candidate

A recent Goucher College Poll shows Mayor Brandon Scott’s job approval rating has significantly improved from October 2023.

Maryland’s labor shortage may mean a lack of skilled workers for the Key Bridge rebuild

Despite Maryland’s low unemployment rates, employers are struggling to fill job vacancies and the workforce’s blue-collar sector is especially stressed. Job seekers lack the specialized skills demanded by the market, which could make it challenging to find qualified local workers for the reconstruction of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, according to economists.

Distress call precedes disaster at Baltimore bridge

A container ship leaving the Port of Baltimore sounded a mayday call just before plowing into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the early morning hours Tuesday.

Taylor Swift, the Super Bowl, and celebrity private jet emissions: A closer look

As the world tuned in for the spectacle of the 2024 Super Bowl, a less glamorous but equally significant narrative emerged: the environmental impact of private aircraft travel.