Climate lawyers keep losing. SCOTUS can end their crusade

A federal judge in Montana dismissed a climate lawsuit last week, marking another defeat for a legal strategy that even its backers admit is a backdoor way of pursuing energy policies they can’t get through the legislative process. A case now...

University of Maryland, Baltimore and Axis Research & Technologies Announce Joint Venture to Build Nation's First AI-Powered Smart Surgical Performance Center

Newswise — Baltimore, MD & Irvine, CA – October 15, 2025 – The University of Maryland, Baltimore and Axis Research & Technologies today announced a groundbreaking joint venture to establish the nation’s first AI-powered smart surgical performance...

Maryland Attorney General joins latest free speech and environmental protection lawsuits against Trump administration

Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown joins the latest set of free speech and environmental protection lawsuits against the Trump administration. On Thursday, Brown, as well as Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes, announced the filing of a...

Archbishop Lori addresses Jesuit community in Baltimore

Urging courage and conviction amid what he described as “days that call for the unconquerable faith of Abraham,” Archbishop William E. Lori told Baltimore’s Jesuit community Oct. 20 that their mission must be to remain “pilgrims of hope” in an age...

Documents show Baltimore County was set to build stormwater line to keep Olszewski’s property dry

Baltimore County was ready to spend about $300,000 to build a storm drain system that would divert rainwater away from the private residence that County Executive Johnny Olszewski and his wife built a block from the Chesapeake Bay. The planned...

Maryland may not fire Mike Locksley because of Penn State, Virginia Tech, UF, Arkansas, UCLA, Oklahoma State

Maryland Terrapins football coach Mike Locksley may benefit from a competitive job market. The Penn State Nittany Lion, Virginia Tech Hokies, Florida Gators, Arkansas Razorbacks, UCLA Bruins, and even Oklahoma State Cowboys openings offer more...

Baltimore seeks 16-year extension on mandated sewer work

Sarah Holter (left) and Adriana DeLuca of the nonprofit Blue Water Baltimore collect water from the Jones Falls in Baltimore County, MD, for laboratory analysis. Timothy B. Wheeler Twenty-three years after agreeing to fix Baltimore’s leaky sewer...

Spanberger leans on Obama and Democratic star power in battle against Earle-Sears

NORFOLK, Virginia — Abigail Spanberger, the Democratic gubernatorial nominee in Virginia, is leaning on Democratic heavyweights and rising stars in her party in the final weeks of her battle to succeed the term-limited Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R-VA)....

Former Maryland corrections employee, business owner plead guilty to fraud

A former employee with the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS) and a business owner both pleaded guilty this week to procurement fraud, according to Attorney General Anthony Brown. It comes after a scheme that...

‘I was just holding a Doritos bag’: AI mistake leads to armed police confrontation with Baltimore teen

AI, or Artificial Intelligence, has slowly cemented its place in society through its ability to create hyper-realistic deep fake videos, songs, pictures, gather information in record time, and assist with daily tasks. However, beyond the funny AI...

Lead poisoning still affects 3,000 Maryland children, mainly in Baltimore region

BALTIMORE — About 3,000 children in Maryland are still dealing with lead poisoning, with most cases concentrated in the Baltimore region, according to preliminary data from the Maryland Department of the Environment. The damaging heavy metal...

From Baltimore to Beyond: Top Colleges for Maryland Graduates

The Old Line State, known for its blue crabs, historic harbors, and proximity to the nation’s capital, is also home to some of the country’s best K-12 school systems. Rigorous public schools in Montgomery and Howard counties and esteemed private...

Final WARNing - Maryland’s Law Mandating Notice of Mass Layoffs and RIFs Is Now in Effect!

The Maryland Department of Labor (MDOL) has issued final regulations for the Maryland Economic Stabilization Act, effective October 13, 2025. Commonly known as the “Maryland mini-WARN Act,” the law mandates employers to provide notice of mass...

46 Mercy Medical Center Physicians Named Among Region's "TOP DOCTORS" in November 2025 Issue of BALTIMORE Magazine

Newswise — (Baltimore, MD) – A total of 46 Mercy Medical Center physicians are recognized in Baltimore magazine’s November 2025 “Top Doctors” issue, representing 27 separate specialties, ranging from cardiology to vascular surgery, specifically:...

Maryland needs real climate solutions, not courtroom battles | GUEST COMMENTARY

When I served in the General Assembly, I learned to measure every big idea against two questions. Is it the right tool for the job? Will it make Marylanders safer? The climate lawsuits brought by Baltimore, Annapolis and Anne Arundel County fail...

Some of Maryland’s first colonists come home, as their remains brought back for reinterment ceremony at Brick Chapel in Historic St. Mary’s City

The remains of some of the first people born in colonial Maryland were brought home during a solemn ceremony on Sept. 20, 2025 in Historic St. Mary’s City. Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori presided at what was called “A Ceremony of Return,” a...

Maryland Fall Foliage Report For October 19, 2025 – Western Maryland Reaches Peak

ANNAPOLIS, Md. – As we hit mid-October, our foresters are reporting past-peak conditions at high elevations, while farther east leaves are still only starting to change. Garrett County is experiencing peak foliage this week, with brilliant yellow...

State receives 'C' on 2025 Report Card for Maryland's Infrastructure

The state received a "C" grade on the 2025 Report Card for Maryland's Infrastructure, a report released every four years by the American Society of Civil Engineers.This year's version includes a breakdown across more than a dozen categories,...

Deficit Drives Elimination of 500+ Maryland Jobs

The Maryland Board of Public Works on Oct. 22, 2025, approved the elimination of 502 state government positions to address ongoing fiscal shortfalls driven by federal policy changes. The unanimous vote by the three-member board — comprising Gov....

Former supervisor in Maryland Public Safety Department pleads guilty to fraud in cleaning contract scheme

A former maintenance supervisor with the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Corrections pleaded guilty to fraud Thursday after directing dozens of cleaning contracts to a friend over an eight-year period. Prosecutors said that in exchange...