A Howard County zoning decision cleared the way for a Sheetz on part of Rosa Bonheur Memorial Park, and plot owners say pet and human graves are at risk.

Only one in five Maryland students pass the Algebra I exam, and many head to college needing remedial math.

Baltimore Pride Week opened with a new North Avenue mural and a reworked parade schedule that shifts the block party into Druid Hill Park.

A new analysis of the 2024 ACS finds Maryland leads the nation in median pay for adults with some college or an associate degree — roughly $55,301. The ranking shows where non‑degree paths still lead to decent wages and why local job mix matters.

LendingTree found 26.4% of Maryland residents 65+ are employed, ranking the state third nationwide. The development arrives as Maryland codifies a 10‑year plan for an aging population.

BARCS has paused dog adoptions and intake after recently admitted dogs showed parvovirus symptoms. The shelter is monitoring animals and urging owners to keep vaccinations current.

Baltimore County water bills rise 7.25% on July 1 — an average small‑meter household will pay about $2.90 more each month. Assistance options are available through 211 Maryland.

Officials warn that 'pool hopping' — sneaking into closed city pools — can be deadly after children were seen entering Patterson Park and staff recalled a near-drowning rescue.

A former New Market Middle teacher and several parents say repeated antisemitic harassment was minimized by FCPS, prompting federal complaints and families to leave. Local advocates want clearer policies and documented follow‑through.

A Maryland-born Baltimore woman received a U.S. passport after DHS filed to dismiss her removal proceedings on May 27, but lawyers say the "without prejudice" filing could let the government reopen the case.

CCBC faculty reached a tentative union contract that includes 12.6% raises, academic‑freedom protections and a new faculty sick‑leave bank. The deal must still be ratified by members.

A peer‑reviewed study argues census entries cited in 2020 don't conclusively show Johns Hopkins owned enslaved people, reopening debate in Baltimore.

An emu that wandered onto the Salisbury Bypass on Saturday was captured by state troopers and reunited with its owners after a two-hour search.