Data Stories

Students in the Data Lab develop innovative data-driven web applications, interactive graphics and in-depth web projects. They serve as lead producers for CNS’ destination website and help test innovative new ideas to advance the practice of journalism.

Maryland adult-use cannabis sales expected to yield over $100 million in tax revenue in 2025

Cannabis retail sales in Maryland for fiscal year 2025 are expected to reach over $1.1 billion according to the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA), with the state anticipating to yield over $100 million in tax revenue based on the state’s 9%…

Many Americans get their news from influencers with a conservative lean, according to Pew study

Some demographics of Americans whose support for Trump grew between 2020 and 2024 are also likely to get their news from social media influencers.

Journalist fatalities are rising, a memorial is going up in their honor

Planned for completion in Washington, D.C., by 2028, the Fallen Journalists Memorial will honor journalists worldwide who have lost their lives in the line of duty. With over 3,100 fatalities recorded, including a recent sharp rise in conflict zones like Gaza, the memorial will stand as a tribute to the risks journalists face in their quest to keep the public well-informed and uphold democracy.

Maryland video game studio reacts to volatile industry by unionizing

The video game industry is booming. Why are there so many layoffs?

Antisemitic incidents surge across the U.S. in the wake of the October 7 attacks

Michael Chelst was notified of property damage at his kosher restaurant in Northwest Washington. He was met with shattered windows.

Maryland’s top 5 takeaways from the 2024 general election

Maryland remains a strong Democratic state as most of the rest of the country skewed Republican in the 2024 election.

Maryland 2024 Election Results

See results on key Maryland races, including live data visualizations of vote counts.

When can Marylanders expect election results?

The 2024 election has already generated immense enthusiasm in Maryland with nearly 1 million people having voted early in-person.

Almost a million Marylanders turn out for early voting, up from last two presidential elections

Maryland’s Early voting came to an end on Oct. 31. after a busy week where nearly a million casted their ballots.

Baltimore metropolitan area traffic remains affected by the Key Bridge collapse

Since the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in March, efforts to alleviate congestion and improve safety on suggested alternate routes have been a focal point of state agencies, elected officials and partner organizations. Still, an analysis of traffic crash data and congestion data by CNS found the absence of the bridge has significantly increased travel times and accident rates along I-95, I-695 and I-895.