Maryland

Early voting starts for special mayoral election

Early voting has started for the May 6th special mayoral election. This is after now-former Mayor Patrick Wojahn stepped down in light of child pornography charges.

High school cosmetology students open one-day fundraising salon

Thomas Edison High School of Technology gives students the ability to explore their interests hands-on. Cosmetology students open a one-day salon to fund those who will participate in the SkillsUSA local and national competition.

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.

The “multiverse” of music genres is warping into a sea of vibes

Once rigid classifications around music genres are deteriorating as streaming algorithms tailor sounds to listeners. Are vibes the future?

Maryland’s top invasive plant species import harm to natives

Invasive plants reproduce aggressively in multiple ways, and at a much faster pace than indigenous plants.

Paul Monteiro set to make Moore’s vision for youth service year a reality in Maryland

The program will be open to recent high school graduates, and will place them in service roles throughout the state as an alternative to attending college or starting a career.

Historically successful UCLA gymnastics faces challenges in move to Big Ten

UCLA will join the Big Ten in August 2024, meaning its gymnastics team will take on a new slate of conference opponents during the 2025 season.

New MLB rules lead to shorter games and more stolen bases

A pitch clock, larger bases, and shift restrictions are the new normal for Major League Baseball, after being tested at the minor league level last year.

Maryland’s Cardin and Van Hollen back bipartisan act to ban congressional stock trading

The bill would prohibit members of Congress, their spouses and dependent children from trading stocks.