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Annapolis
PHOTOS: Thousands flock to Annapolis for annual boat shows
Tens of thousands of people swarmed Downtown Annapolis the past two weekends as the city hosted its annual fall powerboat and sailboat shows.
Annapolis Pride parade celebrates community
Annapolis Pride Parade and Festival highlights the importance of community and unity after being postponed due to severe weather.
Annapolis library takes a stand against book bans
Almost ten children showed up to the event, accompanied by parents and nannies, which aimed to provide exposure about banned books, highlighting popular children’s books that have been banned around the country.
Something witchy this way comes: A new tour explores Maryland’s witch trials
Melissa Huston, a local storyteller, debuted her tour this week, featuring the history and legends of Maryland and connecting each one to a landmark in Annapolis, the capital city and the center of the state’s witchy history.
School board chair fights ‘vulgarness,’ profanity and many local parents
Somerset County schools’ controversial book policy is drawing state scrutiny as a possible violation of Maryland’s Freedom to Read Act. It’s stirring up a local MAGA-era skirmish over DEI.
Democrats urge end to shutdown so airport workers can get paid
On Wednesday, Maryland Democratic officials held a morning news conference at BWI Airport and spoke out about TSA agents, air traffic controllers, and other “essential workers” who are still working without pay. They pressed federal leaders to resolve the shutdown and support the affected workers.
How ICE works with police in Maryland to detain and deport
Some police believe it makes law enforcement more effective. But one critic says “you’re paying to get your neighbor deported” ANNAPOLIS–Eight counties in Maryland are working directly with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in formal agreements to identify…
Which books should students have access to? Some parents and school boards are in conflict
Officials in Harford County recently banned the book “Flamer,” but a group of local residents is fighting back. They have organized rallies, protests and “read-ins” ahead of every Board of Education meeting, where they gather and read aloud from the…
Moore and Republicans point fingers as shutdown hits Maryland workers
The governor blamed President Trump for the toll on Maryland’s 269,000 federal employees, while Republican officials said Democrats are at fault.