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Maryland declares state of emergency ahead of the expected loss of SNAP benefits
Representative Glenn Ivey condemned the Trump administration for "weaponizing" much needed government programs, says many in his district are already struggling WASHINGTON — Maryland Gov. Wes Moore declared a state of emergency on Thursday over...
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Baltimore Weekend Events: Halloween Festivals, Amy Sherald Exhibition Opens, Brandy & Monica, and more.
Halloween is finally here! From spine-tingling musical performances to community trick-or-treating opportunities, there are plenty of fun ways to spend the holiday. Plus, the Baltimore Museum of Art will open artist Amy Sherald’s “American...
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Maryland lawmaker wants to reopen state child care scholarships in 2026
Families may need to wait until after the Maryland General Assembly returns to Annapolis for long-awaited help with child care costs. Del. Vanessa Atterbeary, chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, said Thursday that despite the...
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Lawmakers press Maryland’s DHS chief after audit exposes dangerous foster placements
Maryland’s Department of Human Services Secretary Rafael López faced tough questioning Wednesday from lawmakers after a scathing audit revealed that children in state custody were placed in dangerous environments and housed alongside individuals...
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‘The Peculiar Patriot’ takes Baltimore audiences behind the wall
Get fearless, uncompromising truth in your inbox. Subscribe to The Real News. This story originally appeared in Baltimore Beat on Oct. 28, 2025. It is shared here with permission. Poet, actor, and playwright Liza Jessie Peterson is bringing her...
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Injuries, DL Kamara, RB Hemby’s return: What to know ahead of Indiana football vs. Maryland
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Indiana football rattled off eight consecutive wins to start the 2025 season. Now, the Hoosiers have just four games left. A Big Ten Championship Game berth is on the line. So is a second consecutive College Football Playoff appearance. First, the...
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Baltimore commuters urged to ride transit under new MDOT program
The Maryland Department of Transportation is rolling out a new rewards program aimed at getting more Baltimore-area commuters to use public transit. The Ride Together Rewards: Baltimore Transit Incentives Program, launching Saturday, offers free...
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Garden Club’s Maryland House & Garden 2026 Talbot Tour Will Showcase County History
The Talbot County Garden Club recently kicked off planning for its 2026 Maryland House & Garden Pilgrimage / Talbot County Tour. The Tour, which invites visitors to explore notable private properties in the area, will take place the Saturday of...
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West Nile virus death confirmed in Western Maryland
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Maryland health officials confirmed a human death from West Nile virus in Western Maryland in 2025. The virus is transmitted to humans by mosquitoes that have fed on infected birds. Most people infected with West Nile virus do not develop...
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Maryland, Delaware voice support for US Wind in legal battle against Trump Admin, Ocean City
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OCEAN CITY, Md. - WBOC has learned both Maryland and Delaware have filed amicus curiae briefs urging a U.S. District Court judge to prevent the Trump Administration from revoking federal approval of US Wind’s project off Delmarva’s shores. On...
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Does the public know enough about data centers to decide their future in Maryland? This group says no.
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A new coalition of environmental and sustainability organizations says more information and a better understanding of data centers is needed. The Maryland Data Centers Analysis Group seek to leverage members deep knowledge of the issues to...
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Maryland delegate plans to introduce bill to end Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program
A Maryland state delegate plans to introduce a bill to eliminate the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program. Carroll County Delegate Christopher Eric Bouchat, R-District 5, argues that modern car manufacturing has reduced emissions, making the...
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Ex-EPA head urges US to resist Trump attacks on climate action: ‘We won’t become numb’
Ahead of next month’s major United Nations climate talks in Brazil, Gina McCarthy, the former Environmental Protection Agency head, said US cities and states are keeping the climate fight alive despite an all-out assault from the Trump...
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Exhibit showcases trans, nonbinary joy in Maryland and Virginia
In a challenging year for D.C. and the local LGBTQ community, it’s important to remember that there are people, places, and organizations that work hard each day to support us. From activists to bartenders, politicians to drag queens, the Blade’s...
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Delegate to introduce bill eliminating vehicle emissions tests
A Maryland state delegate plans to introduce a bill to eliminate the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program.Carroll County Delegate Christopher Eric Bouchat, R-District 5, argues that modern car manufacturing has reduced emissions, making the...
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Energy funding for Baltimore and Union Hall projects
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Both Cnoc Buí in Union Hall and the Wild Atlantic Pool and Fitness Centre in Baltimore were among recent recipients of funding from the SE Systems Community Fund. Cnoc Buí will be using their grant of €15,000 for the installation of 16 solar...
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Maryland Expands AI Integration Across State Government
Maryland is moving beyond pilot projects and weaving AI into the day-to-day work of its employees. Fifty-nine state agencies are now using Google Workspace with Gemini, Google’s generative AI platform, as of Wednesday. The integration via Google...
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Environmental exposure to trichloroethylene may boost Parkinson’s risk
October 29, 2025 3 min read Add topic to email alerts Subscribe We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact customerservice@slackinc.com. Back to Healio Key takeaways: Prior...
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From ‘climate change’ Frankenstein to zombie drag, here’s how campuses celebrate Halloween
ANALYSIS There’s no shortage of odd and ideological Halloween activities on college campuses again this year, from a zombie drag show to a Vodou workshop to a “family-friendly” play about Frankenstein confronting “climate change.” The play,...
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Maryland Black Caucus Fetes Milestone Amid Trump Era
The Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland celebrated milestones of its existence at its annual conference at Live Casino & Hotel in Hanover, Maryland from Oct. 24-25 with a focus on business and entrepreneurship amid nationwide economic challenges,...
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