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May 26 2026WEATHER

Memorial Day weather in Maryland: from foggy mornings to possible storms

Maryland's Memorial Day weekend started with a blanket of morning fog that lingered until late morning. As the day warmed up, temperatures climbed from the comfortable low 60s to near 70 degrees, pushed by a warm front sliding northward. The air grew thick and sticky by afternoon, setting the stage

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May 21 2026POLITICS

Ballot Chaos Shows Maryland Needs Stronger Election Rules

Maryland voters are now asked to trust officials who made a big mistake in sending out the wrong ballots for the upcoming primary. More than 565, 000 mail‑in ballots had to be sent again because the state could not tell who got a correct one. The error is part of a pattern of problems that have plag

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May 18 2026ENVIRONMENT

Weekend warmth fades as rain moves in for the week

Baltimore braces for a quick taste of summer before Mother Nature brings a change. Sunday will feel more like July with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s to near 90 degrees. Humidity will tag along, making it feel even heavier outside. When the workweek starts, the heat sticks around. Monday

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May 14 2026WEATHER

Maryland's weather flip: sunshine in the morning, storms by evening

Maryland started the day with clear skies and temperatures climbing to a comfortable 70°F by noon. The pleasant morning made it ideal for outdoor tasks or quick errands before the weather turned. But after 3 p. m. , a cold front sweeping in from the west brought changing conditions, kicking off a se

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May 12 2026POLITICS

Maryland’s new cash help for moms raises questions about past spending

Maryland is joining a growing list of places testing a simple idea: give low-income moms money with no strings attached. The state will work with the Bridge Project, a program started in 2021 that already sends cash to families in ten other cities and states. Unlike typical welfare programs, this on

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May 02 2026CRIME

Crime Down, Youth Violence Up in Baltimore

Baltimore police report a drop in overall crime, with fewer shootings and homicides seen across the city. Yet this positive trend is not shared by crimes involving teenagers, who are increasingly appearing in the headlines. The city’s younger residents are gathering in large numbers for events lik

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Apr 30 2026ENTERTAINMENT

A New Entertainment Hub Takes Shape in Prince George’s County

Maryland lawmakers recently passed a bill that opens the door for a cutting‑edge entertainment arena in Prince George’s County. The proposed venue, called Sphere Entertainment, would seat about 6, 000 people and could become the state’s second such complex after the one in Las Vegas. The plan cal

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Apr 28 2026HEALTH

Maryland’s Health Experiment: A New Way to Save Money and Lives

Maryland is trying a bold plan that could change how health care works everywhere. The state uses an all‑payer system and a Total Cost of Care model to link money with real health results. It wants to see more people living longer and healthier lives while spending less. Families, companies, and th

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Apr 17 2026BUSINESS

Downtown Baltimore sees growth in visitors while crime rates drop

Baltimore’s downtown area is getting more popular with visitors, while crime is going down. A recent report shows the city had 28. 5 million visitors last year, spending over $4. 3 billion—that’s a 7. 5% increase from the year before. Big events like the CIAA tournaments have brought nearly $110 mil

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Apr 07 2026CRIME

Teen Gatherings Spark Police Alarm in Baltimore

Baltimore’s streets are feeling the heat of spring, and with it comes a new worry: big teen crowds that can turn violent. Police say these meet‑ups, often called “teen link-ups” on social media, are happening more and getting tougher to manage. Last month a video from the White Marsh Mall showed h

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