Maryland’s bear-hunting season opens with gusto and concern

As the bear population rises and animals wander toward more populated areas of the state, hunting as a means of population control remains controversial.

Alsobrooks campaign for Senate may create a power vacuum back home

Jolene Ivey hopes to win a new position on the local county council this fall, but she is looking beyond that to another possible promotion to the role of Prince George’s County Executive.

Immigrant groups back Harris, warn of “unsparing” deportation to come

Thirteen immigrant-rights groups endorsed Kamala Harris for president on Thursday, warning that the election of Donald Trump could devastate immigrant communities across the country. 

In deep-blue Prince George’s County, running as a Republican is tough. Michael Riker is trying anyway.

Republican Michael Riker is running for the Prince George’s County Council. He’s attempting a feat no Republican has accomplished in the 21st century – getting elected to it.  

Baltimore dockworkers strike over contract talks

Dozens of dockworkers demonstrated outside the Dundalk Marine Terminal off the Port of Baltimore as part of a series of strikes that swept the coast from Maine to Texas.

King of Jordan visits Maryland State House but … why?

Gov. Wes Moore hosted the king of Jordan Wednesday for what he said was the first visit by a foreign head of state to the Maryland State House. 

Black women winemakers break ground in Maryland

Black female entrepreneurs in Prince George’s, Montgomery and Baltimore are banding together and breaking into the state’s centuries-old winemaking tradition.

Belair-Edison merchants aim to forge bonds, invigorate neighborhood

BALTIMORE — When a client enters JNB Beauty on Belair Road, owner Tunde Tenabe greets them instantly. Warmly. Motherly. Hurrying to help a customer, she lays out her inventory and even checks the weather to ensure appropriate clothing recommendations. She…

Nurturing health, mind and community in Belair-Edison

BALTIMORE – Triana and Shelton Flemming beamed with pride when they spoke about their son, Amaree. In recent years, however, they felt challenged as parents. The Baltimore couple wanted to round out Amaree’s upbringing, increase his confidence and help him…