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Maryland Lawmakers Debate Overhauling Circuit Court Judge Elections
Maryland lawmakers are considering two bills that could change how circuit court judges are chosen.
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Good Cause Eviction Bill Sparks Debate Over Tenant Rights and Development
Opponents of the Good Cause Eviction bill fear certain renter protections may discourage new development amid a statewide housing shortage.
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Platinum Amala Brings Authentic West African Cuisine to Downtown Silver Spring
Baltimore-based Nigerian restaurant Platinum Amala has expanded to downtown Silver Spring and is now open at the Solaire Social food hall.
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Van Hollen and Alsobrooks Address Federal Workers’ Worries Amid Job Threats
Maryland residents participated in a virtual town hall on Wednesday to express concerns to Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks regarding the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle federal agencies and their potential effects on jobs and the economy.
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Montgomery County’s BYOB Bill: Plastic Bag Ban Begins in 2026
The Montgomery County Council has passed the Bring Your Own Bag (BYOB) Bill that bans most single-use plastic bags within the county.
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Automatic Adult Charges for Teens Face New Scrutiny in Maryland
Maryland lawmakers are considering reducing the practice of automatically assigning teenage defendants to adult court when charged with serious crimes.
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Should Maryland Grant Parole to More Elderly and Ill Inmates? Lawmakers Disagree.
Maryland lawmakers are divided over whether to simplify the process for elderly and seriously ill inmates to seek early release. Advocates argue that it is a waste of resources to incarcerate individuals too old or sick to commit new crimes.
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Police Drones Are Flying Over Maryland. Will State Lawmakers Regulate Them?
Maryland lawmakers are weighing new rules for police drones amid mixed reactions to Montgomery County’s Drone as First Responder program. Supporters cite increased flexibility, while critics raise privacy concerns.
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5 Artists From Maryland to Add to Your Playlist
Here’s five innovative musicians from Maryland with fans in the state and beyond that you may not be familiar with.