The Riverkeeper for the Gunpowder River, a tributary of the upper Chesapeake Bay, has filed a motion to join the Maryland Department of the Environment’s case against a real-estate developer for hundreds of permit violations over two years. The state is seeking significant fines and restoration of the affected waterways.
Faith leaders express support for abortion rights
Several Maryland faith leaders voiced their support for reproductive rights this week, with just days to go before voters will decide whether to change the state constitution to protect abortion.
With one week to go, Harris rallies before White House, makes appeal to protect democracy
Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday urged Americans to “turn the page” on the division caused by former President Donald Trump, delivering her campaign’s closing argument opposite the White House.
Biden touts White House successes in Baltimore visit
President Biden, alongside Gov. Wes Moore and other officials, revealed a $3 billion national investment in America’s ports. He also thanked union workers and reaffirmed his commitment to rebuilding the collapsed Key Bridge.
Baltimore metropolitan area traffic remains affected by the Key Bridge collapse
Since the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge in March, efforts to alleviate congestion and improve safety on suggested alternate routes have been a focal point of state agencies, elected officials and partner organizations. Still, an analysis of traffic crash data and congestion data by CNS found the absence of the bridge has significantly increased travel times and accident rates along I-95, I-695 and I-895.
Election forecasters signal trouble for Maryland GOP hopes
Maryland Republicans entered the 2024 election cycle with reasons to believe they could reach Congress.
Maryland and DC attorneys general sue licensed Maryland gun dealers
Attorneys General in Maryland and DC are suing three Maryland’s gun dealers for gun trafficking after ignoring a convicted trafficker’s repeat buys
Traveling Postcards exhibit brings awareness to trauma while promoting art-based therapy
WASHINGTON – An art exhibit dedicated to the nonprofit organization Traveling Postcards makes its way to Washington to showcase various stories to the public. Created to support trauma survivors, the Traveling Postcards exhibit is considered therapeutic and examines ways in…
Maryland and DC tattoo artists speak about the industry and the advantages technology has brought
WASHINGTON – Local DC and Maryland artists examine how technology, social media, and stigma have changed the tattoo industry.
New polling says Latino support for Democrats shrinks
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – A new NBC poll forecasts Vice President Kamala Harris leads former President Donald Trump among Latino voters. Fifty-four percent of Latino voters currently support Harris, dropping 15 points since 2016.