Many immigrants who used to live in Maryland now find themselves in detention centers many miles away, anxiously awaiting their fate. More than 2,000 individuals have been swept up by federal agents from streets and communities in Maryland as part…
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Maryland lawmakers slam RFK Jr. over hepatitis B vaccine policy, warn of risks to newborns
WASHINGTON – Democratic Sens. Angela Alsobrooks of Maryland and Ron Wyden of Oregon are calling for the resignation or removal of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., saying his policies are jeopardizing public health. The senators, who…
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.
Taylor Swift, Drake top D.C.’s Spotify Wrapped
WASHINGTON – Spotify released its annual Wrapped campaign last Wednesday, allowing users to review their listening activity as the year comes to a close. Here’s what artists Washington-area listeners couldn’t get enough of in 2025. Taylor Swift, Drake and Bad…
Maryland public defender’s office has less than a third of the lawyers it needs
The Maryland public defender’s office is pushing for more funding and resources to hire more attorneys, arguing that they have less than a third of the lawyers needed for adequate representation as outlined by the National Workload Standards. There has…
How CNS Analyzed Cheltenham Data
This project analyzed death certificates, some grand jury reports, and some news articles documenting deaths of inmates at the House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children at Cheltenham, the House of Correction at Jessup, and the House of Refuge…
Some social media platforms become more polarized, reflecting a hyper-partisan America
Social media platforms are seeing rising political polarization in the last two years, mirroring a broader surge in partisan division across the country, according to data recently released by Pew Research Center.
Maryland Senator fights for deceased Cheltenham juveniles, pushes juvenile justice reform
Sen. William C. Smith, Jr. (D-Montgomery County) is bringing a spotlight to the deaths of as many as 300 Black youths at the Cheltenham House of Reformation, a juvenile detention facility in southern Prince George’s County.
‘Not fit for a dog’: Maryland reformatory boys died through years of disease, neglect
Capital News Service investigated the history of deaths and abuse toward children at the notorious House of Reformation and Instruction for Colored Children in southern Prince George’s County. Here are our findings.
Toys For Tots is making a big difference this holiday season
Elizabeth Scott, a Toys for Tots coordinator, is organizing this years toy drive to serve thousands of children in Montgomery County.
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