An exhibit at the Art Museum of the Americas is shining a light on challenges that transgender and nonbinary people face throughout Latin America, while also trying to promote change.
Judge blocks parts of new Maryland gun law
A federal court judge Friday blocked parts of a new Maryland law that limits areas where gun owners in Maryland are allowed to carry concealed or open-wear firearms just as it was set to go into effect.
State’s top financial officials blast congressional budget inaction
Any government shutdown is likely to impact the growth of Maryland’s economy, which has already slowed, the Board of Revenue Estimates said.
Food banks, feeding programs gird for federal shutdown’s impact
Food banks and pantries statewide are already straining to fill the gap from the end of COVID benefits. A government shutdown could create even more demand.
Raskin leads effort to recognize Banned Books Week
Instances of book banning increased by 33% from the 2021-2022 school year to the 2022-2023 school year, according to the nonprofit PEN America.
With no breakthroughs as government faces shutdown Saturday, impacts would be widespread
There are no signs of a settlement in an impasse among House Republicans who are fighting over the size of spending bills, funding additional border measures and providing U.S. aid to Ukraine.
Van Hollen urges Menendez to resign; Cardin says let legal process ‘move forward’
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife, Nadine, were indicted on federal bribery charges for allegedly accepting hundreds of thousands of dollars and gold bars to secretly aid the Egyptian government, and to benefit business associates.
Heartbroken parents warn of the dangers of subway surfing, an online trend
Named for a popular video game, subway surfing is the act of riding on top or in between rapid transit cars.
Foliage hot spots to hit this fall
With fall officially in season and the summer heat seemingly behind us, there is no better time to start planning trips to see the changing leaves.
In Washington, Zelenskyy makes pleas to Congress and the White House for more aid
President Joe Biden last month requested $40 billion from Congress in emergency spending, including $24 billion for Ukraine.