Maryland

Visitors, workers – and Democrats – dismayed at sudden firing of Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden

WASHINGTON – In the Library of Congress, visitors from across the country, some stepping inside the ornate, Beaux-Arts building for the first time, reacted with anger and dismay to President Donald Trump’s abrupt firing of Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden,…

Disappointing apathy in Maryland and beyond, says Jan. 6 Officer Harry Dunn

Former Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn discovered a disappointing level of apathy among his fellow Marylanders when it came to the events that had unfolded inside the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021.

Pardoned Maryland Jan. 6 participants find support after convictions

Over a beer at the American Legion Post #10 in Boonsboro, Maryland, Steven Cook recounted how he got kicked out of his Salisbury University fraternity and dropped out of school after his assault on police officers during the Jan. 6,…

Antisemitism and Islamophobia soar in Maryland after October 2023 Hamas attacks

When one kind of extremism increases without being challenged, other varieties often follow suit, according to organizations and researchers who monitor these patterns. Dr. Sahar Khamis, a professor of communication at the University of Maryland who specializes in Islamic studies…

CNS News Quiz | Week of May 5: NIL deals, exports to China and a Supreme Court case from Maryland

Take this quiz to see how well you’ve been paying attention to this week’s news.

Drought in Baltimore County is not letting up. What does this mean for summer?

Severe drought has settled in Baltimore County for the past six months with no end in sight, a worrying trend as warmer months approach, climate experts said. As summer draws closer, residents may see their water bills rise and water…

After a historic 2024, a Baltimore violence prevention program is in peril

Crime fell across Baltimore City in 2024, which the Mayor’s office said is thanks in part to programs like Safe Streets, the city’s primary violence reduction program, which is administered by Lifebridge Health Center for Hope. Now, despite a year…

Supreme Court hears Maryland case on opting children out from LGBTQ+ book lessons

The Supreme Court heard arguments about whether families have the right to excuse their children from public school lessons featuring books with LGBTQ+ themes.

Caught in the Crossfire: Chinese Students Navigate US-China Tensions

Hundreds of Chinese exchange students have had their visas revoked amidst the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and China.

Volunteer Ushers Keep the Hippodrome Theater Alive

Volunteer ushers and their passion for the productions are the foundation for keeping the theater around.