Data Stories

Students in the Data Lab develop innovative data-driven web applications, interactive graphics and in-depth web projects. They serve as lead producers for CNS’ destination website and help test innovative new ideas to advance the practice of journalism.

How AI misconduct cases are handled across Maryland campuses

Artificial intelligence advancements have prompted universities to adopt policies quickly, but inconsistent enforcement and unclear misconduct definitions raise concerns.

Maryland state prisons saw forty-six inmate homicides since 2015, twenty-two were in the last two years

The last two years combined account for nearly half of all inmate homicides within state prisons since 2015.

Metro ramps up fare evasion enforcement as losses hit $50 million in fiscal 2025

Fare evasion, whether jumping over subway station rails or not paying to get onto the bus, has become a common practice for many riders across the Washington metropolitan area, rising 26 percent in 2025. 

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.

Polls Show Majority of Americans Disapprove of Iran Conflict as Trump Defends War in Address

Multiple national polls show most Americans oppose U.S military involvement in Iran, a stark contrast to President Donald Trump’s national address on April 1, which cast the conflict as progressing toward success. 

Baltimore’s port had a banner year. What raked in the most cash?

COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Automobiles and light trucks alone accounted for about 30% of revenue that the Port of Baltimore generated in 2025. Although the port has consistently been a top U.S. automobile shipper, tariffs imposed on imported goods in…

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…

Mapping the Trump name: how a president’s name spread across the globe

Between renaming proposals, real estate ventures and political endeavors, Capital News Service mapped 75 buildings across the globe where people can see or may one day expect to see the Trump name.

U.S. gas prices rise as war disrupts oil market

Gas prices in the U.S. have risen by 33% since the start of the war between the U.S., Israel and Iran.

Holiday travel expected to rise this year, but Americans cut back on spending

Although a record number of people are planning on traveling this holiday season, perceived financial instability is driving them to spend less, a national survey showed.