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By Jennifer DonatelliJuly 12, 2023

Bowie State reaches $50 million fundraising goal — two years early

Bowie State University said it has raised $50 million to support scholarships, building renovations and other initiatives at the historically Black college.

By Corinne DorseyJuly 11, 2023

After Baltimore shooting, Moore calls for more police, tougher sentences

Moore advocated tougher sentencing and additional resources for law enforcement even as he says he is working to reduce racial disparities in the criminal justice system.

By Ovetta WigginsJuly 11, 2023

Some Maryland 529 prepaid accounts to get 6% retroactive interest

Maryland Treasurer Dereck E. Davis said he will retroactively apply a 6 percent earnings rate to accounts in the state’s prepaid college savings trust. Maryland 529 suspended earnings on 31,000 prepaid accounts last year, citing a calculation error.

By Danielle Douglas-GabrielJuly 11, 2023

Pr. George’s Council introduces legislation to restrict dispensaries

A Maryland bill mirrors proposals to restrict dispensaries in Prince George's County after recreational marijuana became legal for adult use.

By Lateshia BeachumJuly 11, 2023

With Raskin not in Md. Senate race, Trone releases 40 endorsements

Rep. David Trone (D-Md.) released endorsements from more than three dozen Maryland politicians supporting his bid for U.S. Senate.

By Erin CoxJuly 11, 2023

Man fatally shot in downtown Silver Spring garage, police say

Police responded to multiple calls around 2:40 a.m. that shots had been fired inside a Montgomery County public parking garage, authorities said.

By Heidi Pérez-MorenoJuly 8, 2023

Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) says he will not run for U.S. Senate

The high-profile lawmaker’s decision will shape the contest to replace Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.).

By Ovetta Wiggins and Erin CoxJuly 7, 2023

One of Maryland’s oldest trees will be turned into a sculpture

The Linden Oak was the largest known white oak tree in Montgomery County. It will be turned into a sculpture after arborists say it died.

By Samantha LatsonJuly 7, 2023

Man with guns near Obama home entered a Montgomery school for Jan. 6-related film

U..S. prosecutors said Taylor Taranto live-streamed himself and others entering a gymnasium and displaying a Jan. 6-related film at Piney Branch Elementary School in Takoma Park.

By Nicole AsburyJuly 6, 2023

Yoga teachers adapt to new hybrid normal as studios reopen

The pandemic convinced many yoga business owners to try different ways of reaching students.

By Omari DanielsJuly 6, 2023

Maryland pays $13 million in back wages ‘stolen’ from corrections workers

The U.S. Department of Labor's investigation into wage theft sparked a $13 million settlement to more than 3,800 Maryland corrections workers denied overtime.

By Erin CoxJuly 6, 2023

Exoneree awarded $2.9 million from Md. for wrongful murder conviction

John Huffington served 32 years in prison, including 10 on death row, for a double murder he didn't commit. The prosecutor has been disbarred.

By Erin CoxJuly 5, 2023

Man accused of running over stranger with stolen forklift

Police said he stole the forklift then ran over a woman in a nearby parking lot.

By Samantha LatsonJuly 4, 2023

People line up as recreational marijuana becomes legal in Maryland

In Maryland, recreational marijuana sales are legal as of July 1. Here’s what to know about the state's relaxed weed laws.

By Katie Shepherd, Jasmine Hilton, Heidi Pérez-Moreno and Corinne DorseyJuly 1, 2023

Bus rapid transit project in Alexandria is part of regional expansion

The Alexandria project is part of a national rise in bus rapid transit (BRT) systems stemming from their relatively inexpensive costs and an influx of federal money.

By Heidi Pérez-MorenoJuly 1, 2023

Metrobus ‘courtesy stops’ let riders exit between stops in the dark

The new changes to Metrobus are part of a wave of improvements to bus operations, including an expansion and new frequencies on 68 routes.

By Luz LazoJuly 1, 2023

How do Maryland’s marijuana laws work? A guide to the new rules.

Now that weed is legal in Maryland, here's what you need to know, including where you can buy it, where you can use it, whether edibles are legal, whether you can grow your own plants, if you can get it delivered, and more.

By Katie ShepherdJuly 1, 2023

Ex-Montgomery schools transportation director pleads guilty to misconduct

Former Montgomery County Public Schools Transportation Director Todd Watkins pleaded guilty Friday to a charge of misconduct in office.

By Nicole AsburyJune 30, 2023

A deep blue county officially raises its Pride flag for the first time

In this politically liberal Maryland county, some residents have been slow to embrace the LGBTQ community.

By Lateshia BeachumJune 29, 2023