Maryland opioid deaths hit 10-year low, down 57% since pandemic peak

Opioid-related overdose deaths in Maryland have decreased by 57% since an increase during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Capital News Service data analysis.  Maryland had over 2,500 opioid-related-overdose deaths in 2020, according to the data. The state’s total for…

Visualizing the Maryland 2027 Budget

As the Maryland General Assembly concludes its session, Gov. Wes Moore has signed a $70.8 billion operating budget for fiscal year 2027 — one that closes a projected spending shortfall without raising taxes or fees.

Why is crime down in D.C. and Baltimore? The answer isn’t simple

Total violent crimes — homicide, rape, aggravated assault and robbery — in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore City decreased by 60% and 21%, respectively, since 2015, according to a Capital News Service analysis.  Both cities, separated by only 40 miles, have seen…