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A historic diner changes hands as downtown Baltimore looks to make a comeback
10/24/2025

A historic diner changes hands as downtown Baltimore looks to make a comeback

The historic Werner’s Diner is changing hands yet again amid ongoing efforts to revitalize the blocks surrounding East Redwood Street in downtown Baltimore.

National Democrats push a new poll showing Marylanders support redistricting
10/24/2025

National Democrats push a new poll showing Marylanders support redistricting

Maryland has not yet entered the national redistricting fray, but a poll commissioned by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee could put pressure on leaders to try to eke out one more Democratic member of Congress.

Sticker shock: Obamacare premiums jump in Maryland as Congress deadlocks
10/24/2025

Sticker shock: Obamacare premiums jump in Maryland as Congress deadlocks

The federal government remains shut down, keeping the prospect of federal subsidies to buy health insurance off the table as open enrollment on the health exchange approaches for Maryland.

This nail tech’s creepy hobby is a nod to your nightmares
10/24/2025

This nail tech’s creepy hobby is a nod to your nightmares

Lani Moore’s horror dolls wouldn’t play well with Barbie.

You got into college! The catch: You still have to apply.
10/24/2025

You got into college! The catch: You still have to apply.

More and more colleges in Maryland are offering direct admissions through the Common App, meaning students are receiving acceptances without even applying.

For sale: Striking contemporary home with multiple decks in Columbia
10/24/2025

For sale: Striking contemporary home with multiple decks in Columbia

Located in Columbia’s Hobbit’s Glen, the home features five bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms, and is nestled amongst trees, backing up to parkland.

7 spooky things to do in Howard County, from hayrides to a haunted trail
10/23/2025

7 spooky things to do in Howard County, from hayrides to a haunted trail

Hark, the sounds of deranged laughter are beckoning you toward such ghoulish fun. Here’s what’s happening around Howard County from Oct. 23 through Oct. 26.

Wawa recalls some lemonade, milk drinks due to ‘foreign object’ contamination
10/23/2025

Wawa recalls some lemonade, milk drinks due to ‘foreign object’ contamination

Wawa recalled the beverages out of concerns for “potential foreign object contamination.”

Marylanders’ SNAP food assistance could run out next month, officials warn
10/23/2025

Marylanders’ SNAP food assistance could run out next month, officials warn

Maryland’s state government has $3.5 billion in “fully liquid cash” available for emergency needs, but the governor has not indicated whether he would use the money for SNAP.

Septic truck not at fault in historic bridge collapse, Baltimore County Police say
10/23/2025

Septic truck not at fault in historic bridge collapse, Baltimore County Police say

Police have determined that a septic truck initially blamed for the collapse of a historic Baltimore County bridge was not at fault, as an investigation into the incident continues.

Maryland officials sound alarm on data centers’ $100 billion power grid suck
10/23/2025

Maryland officials sound alarm on data centers’ $100 billion power grid suck

The rapid rise of data centers is hitting the region’s power grid. Maryland lawmakers are concerned that utility ratepayers will pay the $100 billion price for them.

The $148 fee at the center of the University of Maryland’s free speech controversy
10/23/2025

The $148 fee at the center of the University of Maryland’s free speech controversy

Turning Point USA claims a security charge targets the group’s free speech at the University of Maryland, College Park.

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