WASHINGTON — William Lacy Clay Jr. remembers being 12-years-old and standing beside his father launching his campaign bid one day after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in the spring of 1968. It was a historic race for…
Maryland State House dome, grounds slated for repairs
The historic dome atop the Maryland State House, and surrounding grounds and structures, is scheduled to get a revamp with a new $619,620 state contract.
Maryland turkey farmers have high sales and high costs
Maryland’s small turkey farmers faced higher costs this year, but Thanksgiving has allowed many to sell their entire inventory well before the holiday.
High fuel costs have led to high feed prices, according to a local farmer, leading some to raise turkey prices while others absorb the hit.
Marylanders say they are feeling the pinch of inflation
The Consumer Price Index, which is a common measure of inflation, climbed 6.2% in October compared to last year – the largest yearly increase in more than 30 years.
Data shows Maryland General Assembly is becoming more representative of state
The Maryland General Assembly is starting to become a leader in state to Legislature representation. However, there is still work to be done.
The lynching of Willie Earle prompted a trial, but no convictions
Black-owned newspapers were encouraged by the swift round-up and hopeful for a reckoning long overdue.
Tracking air travel: See how many people are flying this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving air travel is expected to rebound to pre-pandemic levels. Use our tracker to see how many people are flying in real time.
Silver Spring salon stays open with little relief, lots of resolve
Alchemy Hair Salon is nestled right next to Trader Joes in a Silver Spring shopping center. Today most of the chairs are full and the sound of blow dryers is everywhere. But when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the Maryland salon…
Environmental lessons for Maryland in wake of COVID-19
Over 20 months since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the environmental impact of the virus has illuminated existing inequities in Maryland, while also offering a blueprint for the future.
Billing errors plague health providers in Maryland
Behavioral health providers, who offered mental health services and substance use treatment during the pandemic, are in a dispute with the Maryland Department of Health on repaying more than $200 million that the health department said it overpaid providers in 2020.