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January 19, 2024

Maryland Black Caucus releases legislative agenda, prioritizes health, housing and criminal justice reform

The Legislative Black Caucus of Maryland drew attention to measures they will prioritize in 2024 regarding health, housing access, education, and criminal justice reform.

January 18, 2024

Group calls on Johns Hopkins to eliminate DEI program after post on ‘privilege’ draws harsh criticism: report

The watchdog group Do No Harm is demanding that Johns Hopkins Medicine eliminate its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion program after its leader posted about white privilege.

January 17, 2024

Pink Floyd's 'Wish You Were Here' CD returns to Maryland library 35 years late

A patron dropped off a Pink Floyd "Wish You Were Here" CD at Maryland's Prince George's County Memorial Library System more than three decades after checking it out, employees say.

January 16, 2024

Maryland boy, 10, attacked by shark during 'shark tank' expedition at Bahamas resort: police

A 10-year-old boy from Maryland was bit by a shark during a Shark Tank expedition at a local resort in the Bahamas, police said.

January 16, 2024

Maryland Gov. Moore restores $150 million to transportation budget after proposed cuts

Maryland Gov. Moore says $150 million will be restored to the transportation budget after a proposed $3.3 billion cut, which will fully restore local governments' transportation funds.

January 15, 2024

Haley endorsed by ex-Maryland Gov. Hogan, who won't run on third-party ticket

Ex-MD Gov. Hogan has endorsed Nikki Haley for the 2024 GOP nomination, saying she is in a position to gain momentum even though Donald Trump will win the Iowa caucuses.

January 14, 2024

Maryland suspect admitted to killing roommate during remote control dispute: police

Richard Bennaugh, 38, was charged with manslaughter after he allegedly told police that he shot his roommate during an argument about a remote and was unaware that he was dead.

January 14, 2024

Johns Hopkins DEI boss won’t face discipline for comments condemned by school brass

Johns Hopkins Medicine said that Chief Diversity Officer Dr. Sherita H. Golden "sincerely acknowledged" her mistake with how she defined "privilege."

January 13, 2024

Johns Hopkins Medicine CEO, VP 'repudiate' 'privilege' definition in diversity newsletter following backlash

Johns Hopkins Medicine CEO and and executive vice president wrote in a letter that they "repudiate" the definition for "privilege" used by the school's diversity chief.

January 11, 2024

Federal appeals court grants Maryland's petition for full court to consider handgun licensing law

The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has reportedly granted Maryland's petition for its handgun licensing law to be considered by a full court.