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JUST PUBLISHED:
#Railroads
and regulators have thwarted safety fixes for years, costing lives. That's according to ongoing investigations into the rail industry from the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism at the University of Maryland. Read more:
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Railroads and regulators thwart safety fixes for years, costing lives
Human errors and track defects caused more than 3,000 rail accidents over the last decade, killing 23 people and injuring nearly 1,200. Yet federal railroad regulators failed to implement most of t…
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/12/16/railroads-and-regulators-thwart-safety-fixes-for-years-costing-lives/
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A 10-year-old dead of exhaustion. More than a dozen dead from pneumonia. About 100 youths succumbed to tuberculosis. These are findings from a new
@cnsmd.bsky.social
analysis of death records for Black youths who died at a former "House of Reformation" in
#Maryland
.
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‘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 ar...
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/12/10/cheltenham_mainbar/
29 days ago
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For months, we have been reporting on the
#Trumpadministration
crackdown on immigration and how it’s impacting Marylanders. We attended immigration court and investigated how local police are working with ICE. And we’re not done yet. Get caught up here:
cnsmaryland.org/immigration-...
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Immigration & ICE: The Latest Coverage
Since President Donald Trump took office, his administration has been carrying out a historic immigration crackdown. Capital News Service is investigating what that means for Marylanders.
https://cnsmaryland.org/immigration-ice-maryland/
about 1 month ago
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Across Maryland, Black-owned independent bookstores serve as community spaces where reading, conversation and culture intersect. 📚📝 Here’s a roundup of Black-owned bookstores in
#Maryland
from Zsana Hoskins:
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5 Black-owned bookstores in Maryland you’ll want to bookmark
Across Maryland, Black-owned independent bookstores serve as community spaces where reading, conversation and culture intersect.
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/12/01/5-black-owned-bookstores-in-maryland-youll-want-to-bookmark/
about 1 month ago
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Marylanders, does your commute time seem to be never-ending? 🕐🙄 It’s not just you.
#Maryland's
average one-way commute time increased to 31.5 minutes in 2023– the second longest in the country. Story by Sandra Smith:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/21/m...
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Maryland has the second highest commute time in the U.S.
Marylanders are spending more time on the road– the state now has the second-longest commute time in the country.
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/21/maryland-has-the-second-highest-commute-time-in-the-u-s/
about 1 month ago
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Trains regularly hit wildlife, but poor reporting obscures the true toll. See the latest reporting below.👇 This story is part of a collaborative project between The Howard Centers for Investigative Journalism and news organizations from the U.S. and Canada. 🔗:
cnsmaryland.org/off-the-rails/
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about 1 month ago
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Marylanders can expect to pay around $88 for a thrifty 10-person Thanksgiving feast this year. That's according to our new analysis of grocery prices for staple holiday foods. Read more from Isabella Carrero-Baptista:
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Thanksgiving by the numbers: How much Marylanders can expect to spend this holiday
Marylanders can expect to pay around $88 for a thrifty 10-person Thanksgiving feast this year, according to a Capital News Service analysis.
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/21/thanksgiving-by-the-numbers-how-much-marylanders-can-expect-to-spend-this-holiday/
about 2 months ago
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A handful of sheriffs are enforcing immigration policies so aggressively that they’ve put
#Maryland
ahead of most red states in transferring migrants to ICE custody. Full story by Aline Behar Kado, Haley Parsley and Raphael Romero Ruiz:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/13/m...
about 2 months ago
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Jim Bell has never felt comfortable entering Hyattsville Immigration Court, but he still shows up every Thursday afternoon. He and several other local people of faith say they come to bear witness to the proceedings.
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about 2 months ago
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“It’s a silent plague.” - Declan Hill, a University of New Haven professor who studies corruption in sports, on gambling addiction. Read about the call for stricter regulation of sports betting in this story from Xavier Board:
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Lawmakers press for action to tighten regulation of sports betting amid recent scandals
Now lawmakers, public-health experts and families are pressing Congress to close the gap between state-by-state gambling regulations and the lack of federal regulation they say has fueled gambling …
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/07/lawmakers-press-for-action-to-tighten-regulation-of-sports-betting-amid-recent-scandals/
about 2 months ago
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Maryland progressives are calling for the state to join a handful of others and create new congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. More here from Mira Beinart:
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Maryland progressives call for new congressional districts
Thirteen states are on a path to possibly redrawing their congressional maps.
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/07/maryland-progressives-call-for-new-congressional-districts/
about 2 months ago
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“Too old, too small and too exposed.”
[email protected]
on the new location of FBI headquarters
#Maryland
is suing the
#TrumpAdministration
over the relocation. Here’s the full story from CNS's Eddy Calkins:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/06/m...
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Maryland sues Trump administration over FBI HQ relocation
WASHINGTON – The State of Maryland is suing the Trump administration over the relocation of the FBI headquarters. Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown, and Pri…
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/06/maryland-sues-trump-administration-over-fbi-hq-relocation/
about 2 months ago
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On Oct. 1, several new
#Maryland
laws went into effect. Among them: the Sergeant Patrick Kepp Act, which changed what constitutes reckless, aggressive and negligent driving. It also increased penalties for those offenses. Story by Alaysia Ezzard. 🔗:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/04/a...
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Drivers convicted of reckless driving in Maryland could now face jail time
The Sergeant Patrick Kepp Act went into effect at the beginning of October, and it reconstitutes what is considered reckless, aggressive and negligent driving in Maryland.
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/04/a-driver-convicted-of-reckless-driving-in-maryland-could-now-face-jail-time/
about 2 months ago
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2 months ago
Two
@cnsmd.bsky.social
student reporters were ousted from an immigration court in Hyattsville, MD, on Oct. 28 and told not to return without proper authorization. A week later, they came back with a letter from the DOJ saying they didn’t need permission to observe.
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Student journalists ousted from immigration court in Maryland
Student journalists Lillian Glaros and Ruby Siefken were ordered out of an immigration court in Hyattsville, Maryland, on Oct. 28, …
https://pressfreedomtracker.us/all-incidents/student-journalists-ousted-from-immigration-court-in-maryland/
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“My commitment has been clear since day one – we will explore every avenue possible to make sure
#Maryland
has fair and representative maps.” -
@govwesmoore.bsky.social
, on the launch of a new redistricting commission Here’s the full story from CNS's Eddy Calkins:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/04/g...
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Gov. Wes Moore enters Maryland into the redistricting conversation
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Governor Wes Moore has launched a new redistricting commission to explore possible changes to Maryland’s congressional map ahead of the 2026 elections. The move comes as s…
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/04/gov-wes-moore-enters-maryland-into-the-redistricting-conversation/
2 months ago
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On Wednesday,
#SCOTUS
heard arguments to determine whether the
#TrumpAdministration’s
tariffs are legal. CNS TV reporter Zion Williams has the story:
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U.S. Supreme Court hears case to determine the legality of the Trump tariffs
WASHINGTON – Child’s Play Toys and Books says its mission is to bring the best toys to its community. The Trump administration’s tariffs have made that harder. The added import costs have for…
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/05/u-s-supreme-court-hears-case-to-determine-the-legality-of-the-trump-administrations-tariffs/
2 months ago
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Rep.
@raskin.house.gov
, D-Maryland, has charged that the
#DepartmentofJustice’s
investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein case files was halted in January. The FBI publicly announced the end of its investigation in July. More here from Mary Burke and Sophia da Silva:
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Maryland’s Raskin says Justice Department killed Epstein probe in January
Visit the post for more.
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/05/marylands-raskin-says-justice-department-killed-epstein-probe-in-january/
2 months ago
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The
#Maryland
State Department of Education released its annual schools report card. 🎒 📈 Here are some of the key findings from reporter Alexandra Marek: 🔗:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/04/n...
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New Maryland school report card shows small gains
The annual Maryland School Report Card showed overall improvement in school ratings and attendance.
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/04/new-maryland-school-report-card-shows-small-gains/
2 months ago
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Dozens of community members volunteered at The Assistance Center of Towson Churches, a distribution partner of the
#Maryland
Food Bank, to pack and distribute grocery bags this week. Story by Mira Beinart :
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Volunteers step up to feed neighbors during ongoing government shutdown
Dozens of community members volunteered at a Towson food bank on Tuesday to pack and distribute bags of groceries amid a surge in demand for food. The Assistance Center of Towson Churches, a distr…
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/04/volunteers-step-up-to-feed-neighbors-during-ongoing-government-shutdown/
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2 months ago
What happens when critical infrastructure is carved up and sold off to investors? A new investigation looks at how these firms are capturing our rail networks and prioritizing profits — often at the expense of safety
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cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/29/p...
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PRIVATE TRACKS: How Wall Street is Reshaping the Railroad Industry
Investment firms are quietly taking greater control over America's railroad industry, accumulating large stock positions in railroad operators and buying up companies that lease and manage rail cars o...
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/29/private-tracks-how-wall-street-is-reshaping-the-railroad-industry/
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The CDC changed the
#COVID-19
vaccination guidelines recently, creating some confusion and concern. Here’s what you need to know from CNS TV reporter Kiliane Gateau.
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What Marylanders should know about getting vaccines this year
HYATTSVILLE, Md. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its COVID-19 and flu vaccine guidelines, leaving many Marylanders wondering what has changed. Questions remain about eligib…
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/28/what-marylanders-should-know-about-getting-vaccines-this-year/
2 months ago
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Happy Halloween! 🎃 We'd like to treat you to a new data analysis on scary movies from CNS reporter Molecule Jongwilai, who dove deep into The Movie Database to research horror movies released between 1950 and 2022. 📈 📊 👻 Check it out:
cnsmaryland.org/interactives...
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Spooky season isn't just in October: Examining the data around horror movies
Capital News Service analyzed data about horror movies released between 1950 and 2022 and found five interesting facts about these spooky films that help us understand them a little better.
https://cnsmaryland.org/interactives/fall2025/horror-movies/index.html
2 months ago
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Visit Hyattsville Immigration Court and you might see members of St. Camillus Catholic Church outside, joined in prayer. Below, CNS reporter Ruby Siefken describes the scene. Video by Mia Ferraro.
#Maryland
#MarylandNews
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2 months ago
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#BREAKING
:
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directs $10 million towards food banks amid cuts to SNAP Read more here from Sandra Smith:
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Gov. Moore directs $10 million towards food banks amid cuts to SNAP
Gov. Wes Moore declared a state of emergency on Oct. 30, two days ahead of the cuts to Maryland’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/30/gov-moore-directs-10-million-towards-food-banks-amid-cuts-to-snap/
2 months ago
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It has been 4 weeks since the
#GovernmentShutdown
. Next week it will mark the longest shutdown in history. Holliday Woodard is back with the update on what’s being done to end it.
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Advocates are raising awareness of an increase in sexual assaults ahead of this
#Halloween
weekend. CNS video reporter Rachel Brock looked into what students on campus are doing to ensure student safety:
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Advocates raise awareness of increase in sexual assaults ahead of Halloween weekend
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – As Halloween weekend approaches, University of Maryland student leaders are emphasizing sexual assault awareness and prevention. Student government representatives Pragya …
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/28/advocates-raise-awareness-of-increase-in-sexual-assaults-ahead-of-halloween-weekend/
2 months ago
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Yesterday, federal officials ordered two of our reporters out of immigration court and barred them from observing future proceedings until they get permission from the
#TrumpAdministration
. Read more here:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/28/l...
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Local immigration court ousts reporters from hearings
HYATTSVILLE, Md. – Federal officials ordered two reporters out of immigration court on Tuesday and barred them from observing future proceedings until they get permission from the Trump administration...
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/28/local-immigration-court-ousts-reporters-from-hearings/
2 months ago
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As of Oct. 1,
#Maryland’s
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education, or SNAP-Ed, has been defunded following President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.”
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Maryland’s SNAP-Ed program defunded at the expense of low-income families
As of Oct. 1, Maryland’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education, or SNAP-Ed, has been defunded following President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” SNAP-Ed provides SNAP participants, low…
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/23/marylands-snap-ed-program-defunded-low-income-families-suffer/
2 months ago
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How is the
#GovernmentShutdown
affecting airports? During last Wednesday and early Thursday, FlightAware reported 3,321 delayed flights and 51 cancellations. Here’s what Washington area travelers are saying. Story by Holliday Woodard and Peter Riccio:
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A ‘gamble’: Washington area airport travelers worry about shutdown’s impact on flights
Three weeks into the government shutdown, travelers have mixed feelings about flying in and out of the nation’s capital.
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/23/a-gamble-washington-area-airport-travelers-worry-about-shutdowns-impact-on-flights/
2 months ago
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It’s that time again! Maryland women’s basketball returns to the court Nov. 3. They’ll open the season ranked No. 10 in the nation. Learn more about the team – and its new international players – in this report from Benjamin Kauffman:
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Maryland women’s basketball opens the season ranked No. 10 in the country
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – College basketball returns to action next week, and Maryland women’s basketball opens the season ranked for the 16th straight season. Today is media day, and Maryland Head…
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/24/maryland-womens-basketball-opens-the-season-ranked-no-10-in-the-country/
2 months ago
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“There are going to be bills that don’t get paid this month.” Amid the ongoing federal government shutdown,
#Maryland's
federal workers are feeling the strain. Read the story by Lillian Glaros:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/16/a...
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Amid federal shutdown, Marylanders worry about paying the bills
Some workers are concerned about how to pay for their most basic needs.
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/16/amid-federal-shutdown-marylanders-worry-about-paying-the-bills/
2 months ago
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The internet was weird on Monday. Ruby Siefken explains why:
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Amazon outage shows how one bad day can break the internet
The outage occurred at US-East-1 in northern Virginia, the largest AWS data center in the United States. It impacted thousands of organizations globally, including leading airlines, media outlets, …
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/21/amazon-outage-shows-how-one-bad-day-can-break-the-internet/
3 months ago
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In
#Frederick
, a Hispanic Heritage Month festival carried on despite fears of immigration raids. Attendees say their cultural pride cannot be silenced. Read the story by Aline Behar Kado:
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Hispanic heritage festival carries on despite fear of immigration raids
Counties and cultural organizations around the state have cancelled or scaled back events around Hispanic Heritage Month for fear of being targeted by immigration enforcement. But some organizers s…
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/15/frederick-hispanic-heritage-festival-carries-on-despite-fear-of-immigration-raids/
3 months ago
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“Love, not hate, makes America great.” In
#DC
, protesters joined millions nationwide for the
#Nokings
rally. Through their peaceful show of political civility, protesters say they are fighting authoritarianism. Read the story by Isabella Gonzalez:
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DC’s No Kings rally brings out peaceful protesters
Many attendees in Washington Saturday went as families, taking small children and pushing strollers. Kevin Gilligan, 38, who attended with his wife and young son, explained why he took his child to…
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/20/dcs-no-kings-rally-brings-out-peaceful-protesters/
3 months ago
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3 months ago
Another day in the life! Come with
#merrillmade
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Invasive spotted lanternflies are taking over
#Maryland
. First seen in the state in 2018, the species has now spread throughout 20 out of 23 counties, according to the Maryland Department of Agriculture.
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Spotted lanternflies are everywhere – what you can do
Over the past few months, invasive spotted lanternflies have emerged in massive numbers across Maryland.
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/12/spotted-lanternflies-are-everywhere-what-you-can-do/
3 months ago
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CNS reporter Holliday Woodard was there as thousands gathered for the
#NoKings
protest in
#WashingtonDC
to voice their opposition to President
#Trump
and the
#Trumpadministration
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In
#Maryland
, one county is more at risk than others when it comes to measles outbreaks. Kent County’s kindergarten MMR vaccination rate — measles, mumps and rubella — lags behind the rest of the state at 88%. See the data story by Isabella Carrero-Baptista:
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Amid measles outbreaks, Maryland remains mostly untouched. But one county is at risk.
Kent County has the lowest kindergarten measles vaccination rate in the state, making it more vulnerable as measles outbreaks reach the highest level in over three decades.
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/09/amid-measles-outbreaks-maryland-remains-mostly-untouched-but-one-county-is-at-risk/
3 months ago
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The
#AnneArundel
County Public Library system is pushing back against book bans as
#Maryland’s
first official book sanctuary. At an event last week, the ACPL raised awareness about the bans and highlighted popular children’s books that have been banned. Story by Mira Beinart:
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Annapolis library takes a stand against book bans
ANNAPOLIS–At the local library, a nine-year-old boy was incredulous that so many of his favorite books had been banned in libraries and school districts across the country. “Where the Wild T…
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/10/annapolis-library-takes-a-stand-against-book-bans/
3 months ago
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The
#PrinceGeorges
County Council wants to launch a program to allow grocery stores to sell beer and wine in food deserts. Small business owners say the initiative could put them out of business. Watch the video by Zion Williams:
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Prince George’s County wants grocery stores to sell beer and wine in food deserts
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – The Prince George’s County Council wants to launch a pilot program that would allow grocery stores to sell beer and wine in food deserts. They say it would help incentiviz…
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/09/prince-georges-county-wants-grocery-stores-to-sell-beer-and-wine-in-food-deserts/
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Yesterday,
#Maryland
Democrats visited BWI airport to thank essential workers, TSA agents, and air traffic controllers working without pay and urged Congress and the president to reopen the government. Story By Mira Beinart:
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Democrats urge end to shutdown so airport workers can get paid
On Wednesday, Maryland Democratic officials held a morning news conference at BWI Airport and spoke out about TSA agents, air traffic controllers, and other “essential workers” who are …
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/08/democrats-urge-end-to-shutdown-so-airport-workers-can-get-paid/
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According to a memo from the
#WhiteHouse
, furloughed workers may not get back pay after the shutdown.
#Maryland
lawmakers and unions say that would violate the law. Story by Audrey Keefe:
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Maryland lawmakers, union leader challenge memo threatening furloughed federal workers’ pay
Furloughed federal workers may not be entitled to back pay when they return from the government shutdown, according to a draft memo from the White House Office of Management and Budget, first repor…
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/07/maryland-lawmakers-union-leader-challenge-memo-threatening-furloughed-federal-workers-pay/
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As the federal shutdown enters its second day, Americans wonder what’s next while politicians continue to blame each other. Watch the video by Eddy Calkins:
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Lawmakers blame each other for government shutdown
The federal government shutdown enters day two with the next vote scheduled for Friday. While Americans figure out what’s next, Democrats and Republicans continue to blame one another.
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/02/lawmakers-blame-each-other-for-government-shutdown/
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The Prince George’s County Council is set to vote on approving cameras to monitor stop signs in five school-zone stop signs to catch violators and improve safety in College Park. Watch the video by Zion Williams:
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Prince George’s County Council set to vote on stop sign cameras
Stop signs are supposed to make people stop. That doesn’t always happen. The Prince George’s County Council is set to vote on approving cameras to monitor stop signs in five school zones. It’s part…
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/02/prince-georges-county-council-set-to-vote-on-stop-sign-cameras/
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[email protected]
is still awaiting a federal response after
#FEMA
denied disaster aid for the May floods in Western Maryland. Damage now totals $33.7M, which is well above relief thresholds. Story by Holliday Woodard:
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Moore awaits FEMA appeal decision after Western Maryland floods
Gov. Wes Moore still awaits a response from the Trump administration after appealing the federal government’s decision to deny emergency aid for floods that ravaged parts of Western Maryland …
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/09/25/moore-awaits-fema-appeal-decision-after-western-maryland-floods/
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Should
#Maryland
lower the voting age to 16? Advocates cite high teen turnout in cities like Takoma Park, while critics say 18 should remain the standard. Story by Ruby Siefken and Mira Beinart:
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Maryland teens lead push to lower voting age to 16
A push to expand the electorate is gaining momentum in Maryland. The effort to lower the voting age in Maryland to 16 years of age is part of a national student-led initiative advocating for youth …
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/09/26/maryland-teens-lead-push-to-lower-voting-age-to-16/
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Religious leaders around
#Maryland
report falling attendance and rising fear in Latino congregations amid immigration crackdowns. Churches are turning to faith and community networks to support families. Story by Aline Behar Kado:
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Religious leaders see spiritual strength in the face of deportation fear
From the altar of Saint Mary’s Catholic Church during Mass each week, the change wasn’t very noticeable at first. But now, as Father Mario Majano scans the congregation week by week, he sees it mor…
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/09/30/religious-leaders-find-spiritual-strength-in-latino-communities-despite-fears-of-deportation/
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Prince George’s County has paused new data center projects until November while a task force reviews potential impacts on health, the environment, and energy demand. Story by Peter Riccio and Holliday Woodard:
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Prince George’s County data center pause underscores local concerns about widespread impacts
A proposed data center project in PG County was paused on Sept. 16 to give a task force time to evaluate potential impacts on public health, the environment and energy demand.
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on Wednesday blamed President Donald Trump for a federal shutdown that he says is landing especially hard on the Maryland workforce. Republican officials said Democrats are at fault. Story by Haley Parsley and Aline Behar Kado:
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Moore and Republicans point fingers as shutdown hits Maryland workers
The governor blamed President Trump for the toll on Maryland’s 269,000 federal employees, while Republican officials said Democrats are at fault.
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/01/moore-and-maryland-republicans-point-fingers-after-government-shutdown-hits-maryland-workforce-hard/
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Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Rep. Steny Hoyer warned today that the interruption of services and programs will be felt across the nation. Story by Sophia da Silva:
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Government shutdown hurts Americans, Maryland’s Van Hollen and Hoyer warn
WASHINGTON - Hours from a federal government shutdown, Maryland Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Rep. Steny Hoyer on Tuesday warned that the interruption of services and programs will be felt across the…
https://cnsmaryland.org/2025/09/30/government-shutdown-hurts-americans-marylands-van-hollen-and-hoyer-warn/
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