For years, 10 acres of woods outside a small Black church in Baltimore went untouched. Now, the entire community — along with partners from the U.S. Department of Agriculture — is organizing around its restoration.
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Partnership turns Maryland environmental disaster into sanctuary
Masonville Cove, a small stretch of woods along the Patapsco River, once held over 60,000 tons of trash. Now, the scenic nature reserve is home to a variety of wildlife — even bald eagles.
Laura Neuman, the only female Democratic candidate for Maryland governor, leaves race, endorses Peter Franchot
Laura Neuman is the first to fall from the primary contest and shift support to another candidate.
Maryland legislators say goodbye after years of service
As Maryland’s legislative session comes to an end, Capital News Service sat down with three representatives to talk about their time in the political sphere and ask what comes after their combined 52 years of service in the State House.
Governor signs into law last bills for 2022 General Assembly
Maryland Republican Gov. Larry Hogan signed 79 bipartisan bills into law, capping his final legislative session in office.
Maryland General Assembly closes 2022 session with sweeping legislation
The new laws, many of which passed over Republican Gov. Larry Hogan’s objections, included landmark efforts to slow climate change, a referendum on making marijuana legal and an effort to expand access to abortion services.
Hogan, Democrats tout accomplishments on final day of legislative session
The Republican governor called the General Assembly the best of his two terms. Democrats declared victory, too, after overriding 10 vetoes from the governor in the past week to accomplish some of their priorities.
Maryland drivers criticize upcoming end to gas tax holiday
ANNAPOLIS — Maryland drivers will not get extended relief at the gas pump after Republican attempts to extend the state’s one month gas tax holiday through Memorial Day failed Thursday after House Democrats rejected the move. The average price of…
Maryland seeks solutions for ship stuck in Chesapeake Bay
With all attempts to free the vessel so far unsuccessful, Coast Guard officials have decided the next course of action is to remove cargo containers from the boat to lighten it.
Maryland poised to outlaw declawing cats
Maryland would become the second state in the country to ban the practice, following New York, which outlawed declawing in 2019.