Most of Maryland is under an air quality alert Thursday, with state officials warning that pollution levels could become unhealthy for children, the elderly, and people with breathing or heart conditions. What’s happening: The Maryland Department of the Environment issued Code Orange air quality alerts covering large portions of the state. The alerts expire at […]
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Here are the new laws that went into effect in Maryland today
County and municipal taxes and fees could rise as a ripple effect of a new law that takes effect Wednesday. The law creates a task force that will look at potential changes to the revenue those local governments bring in to fund operations. It is one of hundreds of laws the Maryland legislature passed earlier this year. […]
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BORN FREE: Supreme Court says birthright citizenship is constitutional
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday struck down President Donald Trump’s attempt to redefine the constitutional right to birthright citizenship. In the decision, a majority of the justices upheld the country’s long understanding of automatic citizenship by birth on American soil, regardless of the immigration status of a newborn’s parents. The opinion, written by Chief […]
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The Heat is On: Temperatures will climb in Maryland by Wednesday
Temperatures across the Baltimore-Washington region will climb steadily through midweek, with highs potentially reaching 100 degrees by Wednesday, July 1, according to the National Weather Service. What’s Happening: Monday starts relatively mild, with highs between 79 and 89 degrees and overnight lows dropping to 64 to 69 degrees. Light winds out of the east-northeast at […]
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Showers Sunday, then dry and warmer to start the week
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to move through Maryland Sunday before drier, warmer conditions arrive early in the week. What’s Happening: The National Weather Service is forecasting on-and-off showers and thunderstorms through Sunday, with highs ranging from 69 to 85 degrees and lows from 60 to 72. What’s Coming: Skies clear Monday, with partly cloudy […]
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What the Supreme Court’s newest gun ruling means for Maryland
Licensed concealed-carry holders can now bring firearms into Maryland restaurants, stores, and other businesses open to the public — unless the property owner explicitly bans them — following a Supreme Court ruling issued Thursday. What’s Happening: The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in Wolford v. Lopez that state laws barring licensed concealed-carry holders from bringing firearms […]
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Maryland sets recreational crab limits for boats starting July 1
New daily catch limits for male hard crabs on boats in the Chesapeake Bay take effect July 1, 2026, under an order from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. What’s Happening: Department of Natural Resources Secretary Josh Kurtz announced the limits, which cover recreational crabbing on vessels in the Bay and its tidal tributaries. They […]
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I Moved to Maryland and Now My Dog Owes the Government Money
I learned something this week that I did not know before moving to Maryland. In this state, your dog has to have a license. Don’t get me wrong, I get this. I do. Dogs need to be vaccinated. Vaccinated dogs need to be registered. Registered dogs can be returned to their owners if they wander […]
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Moore, Cox ready to go again in November
Dan Cox, the 2022 Republican nominee for governor who was soundly beaten in that race, appears headed for a rematch with Gov. Wes Moore (D) after unofficial returns Tuesday showed Cox with a comfortable lead over GOP challenger Ed Hale Sr. With 95% of precincts voting, Cox had 45% of the vote to Hale’s 36%, […]
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Baltimore holds first public meeting on next 5-year violence prevention plan
Mayor Brandon Scott and the city’s neighborhood safety office are asking West Baltimore residents for input on Baltimore’s next five-year violence prevention plan Wednesday evening. What’s happening: The Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Safety and Engagement is holding a listening session at the Carolyn E. Fugett Intergenerational Center, 800 Poplar Grove St., from 5 to 7 […]