Dyann Mack takes over Harford County schools amid a $15M funding gap and public fights over books and staffing. Her immediate task: quiet the noise and keep attention on classrooms.

A published 4th Circuit opinion says CBP officers may manually inspect phones at U.S. ports of entry without a warrant, while forensic extractions remain limited. The ruling will bind courts across the circuit.

A Baltimore City Council bill would cap private towing at $250, require credit‑card payments and curb patrol towing after residents reported surprise fees.

Baltimore County’s proposed Bill 68‑26 would force most smoke shops at least 1,000 feet from schools, parks and other shops and ban flashing storefront lights. Owners say the rule would unfairly punish legitimate retailers while officials cite enforcement sweeps and public‑health concerns.

The 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book ranks Mississippi 16th in education while Maryland slips to 20th. State leaders point to stable testing and a Read‑By‑3 policy as likely drivers.

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.