CNS sought to understand how wealth inequality was changing in Baltimore after the last census. We compared neighborhood-by-neighborhood income data and then set out to speak to residents about the changes they were experiencing.
Maryland
Baltimore City teachers salaries fall to lowest in state
From 2010 to 2020, every Maryland school district except Baltimore City experienced increases in salaries for teachers with a master’s degree, according to state data.
What legalization of marijuana means for Maryland’s criminal justice system
Approximately 15,000 people in Maryland were arrested for cannabis-related charges between 2018 and 2020.
Visualizing this year’s historic flu season
The 2022-2023 flu season is hitting the U.S. harder and earlier than it has in a decade.
Moore’s promise of free pre-kindergarten must balance cost, resources and quality learning
The state promises to expand free pre-K to all children in need in the next 10 years. The governor-elect says it needs to happen sooner.
Over the past year, D.C. Metro rail system shortages have grown as ridership has increased
In Fall 2021, the Metro took off all 7000-series trains after a safety investigation found issues with the wheels. Coupled with ridership losses from the pandemic, the rail system is struggling to meet pre-pandemic levels.
Oath Keepers data leak: An investigation of a far-right militia
The whistleblower site Distributed Denial of Secrets last year obtained and released the database of emails and a membership list of the Oath Keepers, which recently rose to prominence for its participation in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol.
Four key takeaways from Maryland scores on national exam
Maryland’s results give insight into the extent of learning loss in the state during the pandemic.
Moore makes first of hundreds upon hundreds of gubernatorial appointments
These selections are crucial to the running of state government and allow the governor-elect a chance to change the way the state operates under his administration and beyond.
A look at Moore’s early leadership team
His choices include a friend and business partner, a respected legislator, a former Baltimore city official, a previous Maryland governor and others.