The bill, which won final passage by the House late Friday, includes nearly $8 billion for highway, public transportation, ports and broadband projects throughout the state.
Newspapers falsely reported Slocum Massacre as a race revolt
The violence, known as the Slocum Massacre, was incited by a rumored uprising that never happened.
Annapolis confronts a legacy of lynchings and racial terror
The city of Annapolis — and its newspaper, The Capital — have embraced the need for accountability in facing its murderous and bigoted past.
Goucher Poll results are in. Take our quiz to see where you stand.
Goucher College released its latest poll results, with survey questions that touched on COVID-19, abortion and other hot-button topics. See how your opinions compare to the Maryland general public in our quiz.
Cybersecurity concerns grow in hospitals across Maryland
Maryland hospitals are seeing an uptick in ransomware and other cybersecurity threats, mirroring a national trend, and a federal agency is investigating a dozen breaches among healthcare providers in the state.
Atlanta newspapers’ white supremacy fueled 1906 race massacre
In 1906, two of Atlanta’s most prominent newspapermen committed an act that many of today’s journalists would consider a sin.
Hoyer proposes $9 billion trust fund to help reverse global deforestation
The legislation would authorize creation of a State Department trust fund for developing countries to reverse deforestation and thus reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Legal sports betting further delayed in Maryland
The state’s Sports Wagering Applicant Review Commission on Wednesday delayed its decision on awarding sports betting licenses, weeks after Gov. Larry Hogan urged the commission to more quickly launch the state’s newly legalized sports gambling industry.
New virtual reality course lowers stress at recovery centers
At two Maryland substance use disorder treatment facilities, patients can use music, yoga and even a virtual reality lesson plan to practice mindfulness and decrease stress.
Proposed Chesapeake Bay funds aim to curb pollution
As much as $737 million in proposed funding expected to be included as part of the budget reconciliation package being negotiated in Congress would be used toward reducing pollution in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.