After Kamala Harris announced her candidacy in July, young voter registration in Maryland strengthened, according to an analysis by Capital News Service.
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How “blue” is Maryland? A closer look at the state’s voting history
As we near the 2024 general election, Capital News Service examined how Maryland has voted in presidential elections over the past 50 years.
Getting Ready With Us: Maryland Election Day
As Maryland voters get ready to head to the polls on Nov. 5, Capital News Service is here to provide answers about how, when and where to vote.
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.
Maryland’s NAEP scores reflect trends of nationwide learning loss
The results for Maryland’s 2022 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) for grades four and eight reflected a national declining trend that began in 2013 and worsened during the pandemic.
From “Red Solo Cup” to Cowboy Carter: How country music has morphed in the mainstream
Country was one of the fastest-growing music genres last year. In addition to a class of up-and-coming stars making countless hits, new fusions combining the genre with other popular sounds are taking it to new heights.
Jackson Holliday’s early MLB struggles were historic among top draft picks
Holliday collected the fewest hits by a position player selected No. 1 overall across their first 34 major league at-bats. The 20-year-old infielder was sent back to the minor leagues on April 26 after batting .059 over his 10-game stint with the Orioles.
NIL allows elite gymnasts to balance Olympic dreams and college
A 2021 Supreme Court decision caused an NCAA rule change to allow athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness, or NIL.
Examining the all-important blueprint of quarterback development
Landing a franchise quarterback can reshape a team’s fortunes for more than a decade. But developing that player often requires teams to have a solid infrastructure around the quarterback.
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.