Delegates at the Republican National Convention certified Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as Donald Trump’s vice presidential running mate, a pick that stirred resounding endorsements from Maryland and other state delegations.
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GOP Convention Notebook: A gun giveaway, water bottle takeaways & more
David Bossie, Maryland’s Republican National Committeeman and a delegate to the Republican National Convention, announced the state’s vote during the roll call of the states nominating former President Donald Trump for his old job.
Maryland Republican National Convention delegates a mix of political pros and newcomers
The Maryland Republican Party has sent 24 delegates and 24 alternates from its eight congressional districts to the 2024 Republican National Convention, to all cast their votes for former President Donald Trump, who officially was nominated.
Child care in Wicomico County
The number of child care providers in Wicomico County fell 15.27% between Jan. 1, 2020, and Jan. 1, 2024. That’s the seventh smallest decrease in the state. Meanwhile, the number of child care slots in Wicomico County decreased from 3,911…
Child care in Kent County
The number of child care providers in Kent County stayed the same between Jan. 1, 2020, and Jan. 1, 2024, although the number fell prior to 2020 and fluctuated somewhat between 2021 and 2023. Kent County was one of three…
Baltimore’s Backbone
Capital News Service met with more than 70 small business owners and staff across Baltimore to understand how they survive in the era of big box stores and online shopping. What we found was a bit unexpected: a deeper understanding of how small businesses contribute to the social fabric of Baltimore.
Months after costly civil lawsuit settlement, Baltimore City’s rivers still polluting
In one of his most viral videos to date, with over three million views on Instagram and close to a million views on TikTok, Baltimore crabber and social media influencer Luke McFadden addresses the camera while standing on his boat…
A look at Black-owned startups in Prince George’s County: PerVista aims to prevent active shooters
Vennard Wright is among a growing number of African Americans who in recent years have formed companies in Prince George’s County.
A look at Black-owned startups in Prince George’s County: Tetragram helps cannabis users keep track of products
Otha Smith III is a Prince George’s County native who launched Tetragram, a mobile app for cannabis users.
Prince George’s has more new businesses than any Maryland county. What’s behind the surge?
Prince George’s County has long been considered the poor step-sibling of the DMV’s more affluent and business savvy counties. But that image is starting to change.