Democracy, inflation, political dissatisfaction drives Marylanders to polls

Before Election Day, 781,291 Marylanders had already cast their votes through early voting and mail-in ballots, according to the Maryland State Board of Elections.

National Guard, federal security agencies on watch against election interference

This is not the guard’s first time assisting states with elections. In the May primaries, the guard assisted eight states with election cybersecurity.

What Maryland voters are saying on Election Day

We’re continuously updating this article with Maryland voters’ stories about what brought them to the polls on Election Day.

President Biden rallies in Maryland in last minute push for Democrats

President Joe Biden, attending a rally for the state’s Democratic candidates for office, stressed the importance of voter turnout and the dangers of giving power to the Republican party.

In a city of museums, Washington adds another one

The Rubell Museum is a unique addition to the art scene in the nation’s capital and features contemporary pieces from the personal collection of the Rubells, a multigenerational family of art enthusiasts.

Hurricane Ian aftermath underscores flood risk to Maryland coastal areas

In 2022 alone, Maryland landowners have received nearly $8 million in National Flood Insurance Program payments, economic aid overseen by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. That’s the fifth-highest total in the United States.

Maryland seafood industry to get help with temporary worker visas

That art, mastered by seafood processors along the Maryland shore, is threatened by a lack of workers.

Some scientists fear emerging COVID variants, but CDC sees no reason for alarm

Contrary to popular belief, and the downward trend of cases in the country at the moment, many health officials agree that the pandemic is not over.

In Maryland’s opioid crisis, fentanyl is driving deaths across the board

Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, accounts for the majority of all drug-related deaths in the state, a discrepancy that only continues to intensify.

Court records tie Charles County school board candidate to multiple arrests

CNS reporters did routine background checks on all 155 school board candidates in Maryland, and when an online records search turned up cases of interest, CNS personnel traveled to county courthouses to obtain the full court records.