Now that marijuana is legal in Maryland, some lesser-known effects of its use are coming to light.
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Maryland High School graduation rate reaches seven-year high
Maryland’s high school graduation rate climbed to 88% in 2024, reaching its highest point since 2017, according to the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).
Maryland federal contractor layoffs increase as Trump slashes federal spending
Maryland federal contractor layoffs continue rising as the Trump administration makes major organizational changes and slashes federal agency budgets.
After years of growth, Disney pulls back on Marvel, Star Wars releases
Under Disney’s guidance, both Star Wars and Marvel grew massively. Now, that expansion appears slowing as the studio curtails each brand’s annual output.
Maryland reported 3 measles cases in March. Here’s what you need to know.
Maryland health officials confirmed three measles cases in Maryland this month, making the state one of 18 with reports of the disease in 2025.
Legislation seeks to protect Maryland immigrants from Trump’s deportation push
Three bills, collectively known as Maryland’s Immigrant Justice Protection Package, aimed at protecting the rights of Maryland’s immigrant community are moving through the Maryland General Assembly.
Maryland faced coldest winter in six years
This past winter brought about 13 inches of snow and temperatures dipping down to the single digits. But how did this year’s Maryland winter compare to those in the past?
DOGE is cutting GSA leases across Maryland and D.C. Here’s why the market’s optimistic
The Department of Government Efficiency’s mission to dramatically reduce the General Service Administration’s federal portfolio has sparked a mix of cautious optimism in the Capital region’s real estate market.
A shift in Christianity across the U.S. may continue as Gen Z ages
Although Gen Zers generally identify as spiritual, Christianity doesn’t seem to resonate as much as it did with previous generations.
Metro sees a spike in rides amidst return to work orders
This movement comes one month after President Donald Trump issued a memorandum that required federal employees across the country to terminate remote-work arrangements.