A federal lawsuit filed July 8 alleges Anne Arundel school staff 'socially transitioned' a student without parental notice and asks a judge for an injunction and declaration against district policy.

An OIG review found high temperatures, poor ventilation and chemical hazards at Baltimore’s Patapsco Wastewater Plant; DPW says some HVAC and facility repairs are already underway.

Anne Arundel's new eviction ordinance raises notice but allows quick disposal after sheriff‑led evictions, prompting warnings from tenant advocates about due‑process risks.

Del. Kathy Szeliga says she will press a sixth "Fairness in Girls' Sports" bill in Annapolis after the Supreme Court ruling, setting up another statehouse fight. Advocates call the effort discriminatory while supporters cite fairness concerns.

Baltimore County certified its June primary on Monday, finalizing razor‑thin wins for Ruben Amaya and Arkia Wade and locking in November council matchups. The expanded nine‑seat council could look notably younger and more diverse next term.

Canvassers are recounting ballots in Washington County's razor‑thin state's attorney GOP primary after officials flagged drop‑box irregularities.

George Psoras narrowly won the Carroll County Republican primary for state's attorney by a slim margin, positioning him as the county's likely next top prosecutor.

Maryland’s FAMLI program moves into implementation: employers must begin withholding in January 2027 and most workers can access paid leave in January 2028.

New BCPS superintendent Bill Heiser started his tenure last week with two blunt priorities: a tight budget year and getting more students back in school. Heiser says the first 100 days will focus on data, dashboards and accountability.

Six candidates used Baltimore County’s new Fair Election Fund in the June primary, but steep qualifying rules left many hopefuls shut out and sparked calls for changes.

BGE told regulators it needs money for grid upgrades and calculated the average electric customer's bill would rise about $8 a month beginning Aug. 1. Advocates are already objecting.

Maryland will expand energy‑assistance benefits starting July 1, boosting some grants up to 32% and issuing $48 million in supplemental electric aid.

Protesters filled the steps of Baltimore’s federal courthouse as a legal fight over a proposed Elkridge ICE site played out, with immigrant-rights groups pressing for its defeat.