Seven finalists for the 2026 Maryland Teacher of the Year award were announced, representing various counties and exemplifying excellence in education.

Maryland's Harford, Carroll, and Cecil counties welcome students back to school with new safety policies and a focus on reduced distractions and increased security.

Labor Day protests in Maryland highlighted economic disparity and workers' rights, voicing opposition to billionaire influence in politics and the Trump administration's impact on workers.

Protesters at BWI Airport demand an end to Avelo Airlines' deportation flights contracted by ICE, backed by over 5,000 signatures and a push for Governor Moore's intervention.

Baltimore organizations gave out free gun lockboxes to promote firearm safety and respond to recent shootings, with advocacy for policy changes like an assault weapons ban.

The Baltimore SAO hosted a successful Back to School Cookout, where 1000 backpacks with school supplies were given to students, supported by community and corporate donors.

Baltimore's Mayor Scott declared the city a Recovery Friendly Workplace and launched the Naloxone Neighbors initiative before International Overdose Awareness Day to combat substance overdoses at home.

Mayor Brandon Scott leads the groundbreaking for a new library and park expansion in Baltimore's Park Heights, a $19.3 million project aimed at revitalizing the neighborhood.

Anne Arundel County has launched a Community Wellbeing Index to assess local quality of life and inform policies.

A Baltimore Powerball player won $500,000 in the Double Play drawing, marking Maryland's third win in a week. The Powerball jackpot continues to grow, now at $815 million.

Anne Arundel County school bus drivers may strike over contract disputes, potentially affecting over 7,000 students across 84 routes. Negotiations with STA are ongoing, with no strike date set. Concerns focus on fair pay and respect.

The dispute between UnitedHealthcare and Johns Hopkins has left 60,000 Maryland patients with uncertain healthcare coverage, as the organizations failed to renew their agreement.

Anne Arundel County school bus drivers may strike, affecting over 100 routes, due to unresolved negotiations with Student Transportation of America for better healthcare and wages.