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.

Black and Hispanic faculty underrepresented in Maryland public universities

Black and Hispanic communities are underrepresented among university faculty at Maryland’s six largest in-person public universities, according to the 2021 Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).

Baltimore City produces the most Division I women’s basketball players in Maryland

Baltimore City was home to 22 of Maryland’s 133 Division I women’s basketball players last season, the most of any city or town in Maryland, according to the Sports Roster Data Project at the University of Maryland.

Challenged books in Carroll County largely written by women, feature LGBTQIA+ characters

CNS collected data about the authors and content of the 56 books being challenged from author websites, publisher websites, book synopsis and other online sources.

Antisemitic incidents reported in the U.S. hit record high according to ADL data

The University of Pennsylvania’s Penn Hillel building was vandalized on Sept. 21 and the person who went into the building knocked over furniture and shouted antisemitic obscenities, according to a statement released by Penn Hillel. The incident occurred just a…

Maryland’s push to phase out gas-powered car sales by 2035

Maryland has seen an increase in electric vehicles every year, with 81,000 registered electric vehicles in the state as of August 30, 2023. However, counties across Maryland are struggling to develop the charging infrastructure the growth requires.

Foliage hot spots to hit this fall

With fall officially in season and the summer heat seemingly behind us, there is no better time to start planning trips to see the changing leaves.

Vivek Ramaswamy’s debut on Republican debate stage leads to increased online popularity

Businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, a political rookie, saw his social media followings soar after the first Republican debate. His followers on X increased 18% in one week while more established republicans didn’t cross 1% growth.

Charting the Elite Statistical Performances of the 2023 NCAA Lacrosse Season

The 2023 NCAA lacrosse season represented a marked shift from 2022. All four of last season’s Final Four teams are already eliminated from competition and there has been unusual parity across the country. With only eight teams remaining, it is…

Child care prices account for more of median family incomes in Somerset and Baltimore City, data shows

Families in Central Maryland may spend more money in childcare than jurisdictions in Western Maryland and on the Eastern Shore, but they make higher median family incomes than other places.

Orioles’ international scouting strategy initiates shifts in team characteristics

An international scouting operation developed in 2019 is creating more diverse minor league affiliate teams.