Maryland

Poll workers are in high demand – especially Maryland Republicans

As local boards of elections work around the clock to recruit and train workers before early voting starts next week, some Maryland counties are facing pressure to hire more Republican election judges.

Maryland building more electric vehicle charging stations with boost from federal, state funds

An influx of federal and state dollars is helping fund additional electric vehicle charging stations in Maryland.

Donations to Harris campaign from South Asian Marylanders soared after announcement

South Asian Marylanders around $46,000 in the week after July 21, when Vice President Kamala Harris announced her presidential bid, a lot more than financial contributions to the Biden campaign.

Alsobrooks campaign for Senate may create a power vacuum back home

Jolene Ivey hopes to win a new position on the local county council this fall, but she is looking beyond that to another possible promotion to the role of Prince George’s County Executive.

Virtual Event | Youth mental health: What works?

The Local News Network is embarking on a year-long project called: “Youth mental health: What works?” and we are kicking off our effort with a statewide town hall.

Battle of the Beltway: What to expect from the Ravens vs. Commanders game

Some Maryland football fans are calling it the “biggest game of the year”.

Maryland Senate candidates Hogan and Alsobrooks face off in debate

The issue of Republican Senate hopeful Larry Hogan’s party allegiance took center stage in the first, and perhaps only, debate with Democratic opponent Angela Alsobrooks on Thursday. 

Queer female students face higher rates of sexual violence in college

On-campus sexual assaults are prevalent among first-year undergraduate and queer female students at American universities, according to researchers.

Alsobrooks and Hogan square off on abortion

Democrats Angela Alsobrooks and Gov. Wes Moore took aim at Republican Larry Hogan’s record on abortion access, saying that his support of it as a U.S. Senate candidate is a political move. 

How the Harris campaign is galvanizing young voters in Maryland

After Kamala Harris announced her candidacy in July, young voter registration in Maryland strengthened, according to an analysis by Capital News Service.