Driving under the influence of illicit substances has always been illegal in Maryland, but with marijuana recently decriminalized, driving while high has become more frequent according to data from the state – and potentially harder to catch. In 2023, after…
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Here’s how federal and state action may affect Maryland electric vehicle programs
Maryland joined a coalition of states and Washington, D.C. in a lawsuit Wednesday to overturn an executive order from President Donald Trump that blocks billions in funding for electric vehicle charging stations. It’s one measure the state has taken to…
Drought in Baltimore County is not letting up. What does this mean for summer?
Severe drought has settled in Baltimore County for the past six months with no end in sight, a worrying trend as warmer months approach, climate experts said. As summer draws closer, residents may see their water bills rise and water…
After a historic 2024, a Baltimore violence prevention program is in peril
Crime fell across Baltimore City in 2024, which the Mayor’s office said is thanks in part to programs like Safe Streets, the city’s primary violence reduction program, which is administered by Lifebridge Health Center for Hope. Now, despite a year…
How the Key Bridge collapse upended workers beyond the Baltimore region
BALTIMORE — Newly released data shows the Key Bridge collapse upended workers far beyond Baltimore, with people in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia and beyond receiving emergency state relief funds after losing their jobs. Capital News Service filed an open records request…
Supreme Court hears Maryland case on opting children out from LGBTQ+ book lessons
The Supreme Court heard arguments about whether families have the right to excuse their children from public school lessons featuring books with LGBTQ+ themes.
‘BookTok’ has fueled a literary comeback
The BookTok trend is one of many reasons why Maryland librarians and booksellers aren’t concerned about the future of reading despite an overall decline in booksale earnings in the last two decades.
Governor Moore announces a new hiring process amid federal layoffs
Governor Wes Moore announced a new process to simplify the hiring procedures for four types of state government positions to support a growing number of Maryland workers affected by federal layoffs.
Maryland’s goods exports to China increased in 2024 despite national decline, but tariffs pose potential threats to future trade
Maryland’s goods exports to China rose 10 percent last year, driven largely by surging coal and petroleum gas shipments, even as national exports declined, according to an April report from the U.S.-China Business Council, a non-partisan trade group representing American…
Box office bounces back in historic Sinners, Star Wars weekend
April’s box office rebounded this weekend thanks to the historic performances of Ryan Coogler’s horror smash-hit and the 20th anniversary re-release of the Star Wars prequel.
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