Ocean City, where Maryland makes memories

Each summer, as my dad drove our family across the Route 50 bridge into Ocean City, I unrolled the back window and stuck my head out like a dog. Sea gulls whooped overhead, sunlight flashed on the bay and the ferris wheel spun slowly at Trimper’s Rides in …

Back Off, Delaware — The Orange Crush Is Maryland’s Official Drink Starting June 1

Photo Credit: OceanCity.com | Delegate Hartman enjoying an Orange CrushANNAPOLIS, Md. — Beginning June 1, the Orange Crush will officially become Maryland’s state alcoholic beverage, just in time to celebrate the cocktail’s 30th anniversary. The Senate …

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore headlines S.C. Democratic dinner, fuels 2028 presidential talk

Top Democrats got together at the state fairgrounds for the State Democratic Party’s annual Blue Palmetto Dinner. The party invited a man considered a rising star in the political ranks. Maryland Governor Wes Moore was the keynote speaker to kick off Dem …

Here’s a look at some Maryland laws going into effect June 1

Hundreds of bills will go into effect in Maryland this year. Sunday marks the first batch — 83, to be exact — to become law. Here is a look at that legislation. Originally Published: May 31, 2025 at 5:00 AM EDT

Here’s a look at some Maryland laws going into effect June 1

Maryland County LDEA Boosts Officer Capacity with UNODC-Backed Training

By Christian Appleton Harper City, Maryland County – May 30, 2025 – The Maryland County detachment of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) successfully concluded a week-long in-service training program aimed at enhancing the operational capacity of …

Maryland’s Mixed Bond Rating

Earlier this month, Maryland received the sobering fiscal news that for the first time in over 50 years, Moody’s Investors Service downgraded the state’s bond rating. The change, from Aaa to Aa1, removes Maryland from the elite group of states holding top- …

Maryland tornado tracker: Warnings in Silver Spring, Laurel, Baltimore and other areas

A tornado warning was issued in several Maryland and Virginia areas on Friday. The National Weather Service (NWS) alerted residents in Laurel, Silver Spring, and Baltimore. The Washington, DC area is also under a tornado watch. This comes amid intense …

DARS sues Maryland State Board of Elections, alleges closed primaries are unconstitutional

A lawsuit has been filed by Columbia-based Davis, Agnor, Rapaport & Skalny with Open Primaries Education Fund, on behalf of five plaintiffs across the State against the Maryland State Board of Elections. It challenges the State’s closed primary …

Maryland woman charged after police say she hit child on plane who called her "Miss Piggy"

A woman from Maryland is facing charges after police in Florida said she hit a child who made fun of her weight on a flight from Orlando.  Charging documents WJZ obtained say she slammed the child's head into the window of the plane.  Page 1 of …