The Republican race for Maryland governor in Tuesday’s primary election pits a candidate backed by outgoing Gov. Larry Hogan against a rival endorsed by Donald Trump.… Read more
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Youngkin Eases Day Care, School Masking, Quarantine Guidance
Quarantining after exposure to COVID-19 is no longer recommended for unvaccinated, asymptomatic children in child care, K-12 schools and camp settings, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced this week.… Read more
Maryland Dems Eager to Break GOP’s Hold on Governor’s Office
One of the best opportunities for Democrats to regain a governor’s office this year is in Maryland, and the race to succeed term-limited Republican Larry Hogan has drawn a crowd of candidates. Winning back the seat shouldn’t seem so tough for Democrats in a state where they outnumber Republicans by a 2-1 ratio, but the GOP has won three of the past five elections.… Read more
Youngkin Shifts Virginia Right, Raising Profile Inside GOP
To promote the recently signed Virginia budget and its array of tax cuts, Gov. Glenn Youngkin hosted two high-energy campaign-style celebrations, complete with bright lighting, throngs of supporters and a booming playlist that harkened back to his winning run last year.… Read more
Teenager Arrested in Baltimore Squeegee Worker Shooting
A 15-year-old was arrested on Thursday and charged as an adult in connection with the fatal shooting of a motorist during an encounter with people cleaning windshields for cash at a downtown Baltimore intersection, police said.… Read more
No Deaths in Virginia Flooding that Washed Out Homes, Roads
Rains that swiftly flooded a remote corner of southwest Virginia washed out roads, tore homes from their foundations and left people scrambling to find loved ones in areas where phone service was knocked out completely.… Read more
Snyder Camp Says He’ll Testify Voluntarily, Not Subpoenaed
The attorney for Dan Snyder told the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform on Wednesday there is no reason for the owner of the Washington Commanders to testify under subpoena for the congressional investigation into the NFL team’s workplace culture.… Read more
Southwest Virginia Flooding Damages Homes, Prompts Rescues
Flooding in a remote pocket of southwest Virginia has damaged more than 100 homes and left some 40 people unaccounted for, but there are no confirmed deaths or injuries, authorities said Wednesday.… Read more
Trump, Hogan Fight Emerges in Maryland’s GOP Governor’s Race
Former President Donald Trump and Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan aren’t waiting until 2024 to fight over the future of the Republican Party.… Read more
With New Permit, Johns Hopkins can Keep Up Barn Owl Research
After securing a new state permit, a Johns Hopkins University researcher will be allowed to continue medical experiments on barn owls that have been criticized by a leading animal rights group.… Read more
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Category Archives: Local News
What to Watch in Maryland’s Primary Election
The Republican race for Maryland governor in Tuesday’s primary election pits a candidate backed by outgoing Gov. Larry Hogan against a rival endorsed by Donald Trump.… Continue Reading
Youngkin Eases Day Care, School Masking, Quarantine Guidance
Quarantining after exposure to COVID-19 is no longer recommended for unvaccinated, asymptomatic children in child care, K-12 schools and camp settings, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced this week.… Continue Reading
Maryland Dems Eager to Break GOP’s Hold on Governor’s Office
One of the best opportunities for Democrats to regain a governor’s office this year is in Maryland, and the race to succeed term-limited Republican Larry Hogan has drawn a crowd of candidates. Winning back the seat shouldn’t seem so tough for Democrats in a state where they outnumber Republicans by a 2-1 ratio, but the GOP has won three of the past five elections.… Continue Reading
Youngkin Shifts Virginia Right, Raising Profile Inside GOP
To promote the recently signed Virginia budget and its array of tax cuts, Gov. Glenn Youngkin hosted two high-energy campaign-style celebrations, complete with bright lighting, throngs of supporters and a booming playlist that harkened back to his winning run last year.… Continue Reading
Teenager Arrested in Baltimore Squeegee Worker Shooting
A 15-year-old was arrested on Thursday and charged as an adult in connection with the fatal shooting of a motorist during an encounter with people cleaning windshields for cash at a downtown Baltimore intersection, police said.… Continue Reading
No Deaths in Virginia Flooding that Washed Out Homes, Roads
Rains that swiftly flooded a remote corner of southwest Virginia washed out roads, tore homes from their foundations and left people scrambling to find loved ones in areas where phone service was knocked out completely.… Continue Reading
Snyder Camp Says He’ll Testify Voluntarily, Not Subpoenaed
The attorney for Dan Snyder told the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform on Wednesday there is no reason for the owner of the Washington Commanders to testify under subpoena for the congressional investigation into the NFL team’s workplace culture.… Continue Reading
Southwest Virginia Flooding Damages Homes, Prompts Rescues
Flooding in a remote pocket of southwest Virginia has damaged more than 100 homes and left some 40 people unaccounted for, but there are no confirmed deaths or injuries, authorities said Wednesday.… Continue Reading
Trump, Hogan Fight Emerges in Maryland’s GOP Governor’s Race
Former President Donald Trump and Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan aren’t waiting until 2024 to fight over the future of the Republican Party.… Continue Reading
With New Permit, Johns Hopkins can Keep Up Barn Owl Research
After securing a new state permit, a Johns Hopkins University researcher will be allowed to continue medical experiments on barn owls that have been criticized by a leading animal rights group.… Continue Reading