ICYMI: Maryland “did very well” in the sale Wednesday of about $1.6 billion in bonds, state officials said, despite a recent credit downgrade that rattled their confidence and raised fears of higher costs. My first byline for Maryland Matters || bsky @marylandmatters.org marylandmatters.org/2025/06/12/sta…

For Ellie Rosenstock, the “No Kings” protest she's organizing in Baltimore’s Patterson Park is as much about activists showing their support for each other as it is about showing their opposition to President Donald Trump and his policies. Read more: marylandmatters.org/2025/06/13/mar…

A report released Wednesday by the Maryland Comptroller’s Office confirmed what thousands of Maryland workers already knew: The state’s economy is deeply tied to the federal government. For Maryland Matters || bsky @marylandmatters.org marylandmatters.org/2025/06/19/rep…

For LaTisha Gasaway-Paul, Juneteenth is more than just a date on a calendar. “It’s the date that we endure the spirit of the ancestors, the resilience of our people and the promise of a future fate shaped by justice, truth and unity,” she said. marylandmatters.org/2025/06/19/mar…

When Maryland first announced its new 3% sales and use tax on data and information technology services this spring, Jake Stokes felt his business had no choice but to leave the state. For Maryland Matters || bsky @marylandmatters.org marylandmatters.org/2025/07/01/tec…

This school banned cellphones six years ago. 📱🙅 Teachers — and many kids — couldn’t be happier. Story and photos by Sam Gauntt: cnsmaryland.org/2025/06/30/thi…

UMD students living in residence halls, university-owned fraternity and sorority houses and South Campus Commons apartments will no longer be able to bring their own electric micromobility vehicles onto campus starting this fall. dbknews.com/2025/07/02/new…

Today LNN launches a four-part series called "Local warming: Climate change in Maryland," with this Sasha Allen story that looks at how this issue impacts every region of the state. Research by Rachel McCrea made this project happen. cnsmaryland.org/2025/07/07/cli…

It won’t happen immediately, but advocates and state officials predict that changes to SNAP in the budget reconciliation bill signed last week will deliver “a devastating blow” to many of the 680,000 Marylanders who get benefits. For @MarylandMatters marylandmatters.org/2025/07/11/sta…

A federal appeals court gave former Baltimore City State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby a partial win Friday, overturning her 2024 conviction for mortgage fraud but upholding perjury convictions in connection with the purchase of two Florida homes. marylandmatters.org/2025/07/12/app…

Carl Snowden looked out at the crowd of hundreds of peaceful, sign-carrying protesters gathered on Lawyers Mall in the oppressive heat of a late July afternoon and liked what he saw. And he thought John Lewis would have liked it, too. For @MarylandMatters marylandmatters.org/2025/07/18/hun…

In several Maryland counties, the sheriff’s office has opted to participate in the  “287(g)” program, which allows ICE to delegate certain immigration enforcement abilities to state and local law enforcement officials. For Maryland Matters || bsky @marylandmatters.org marylandmatters.org/2025/07/21/as-…

“We’re not doing that climate change, you know, crud anymore.” For The Local News Network cnsmaryland.org/2025/07/21/tru…

Gov. Wes Moore (D) and his staff met regularly with lawmakers to discuss a bill creating a reparations study commission, and expressed concerns about the bill that the governor subsequently vetoed, his office insisted Monday. Read more: marylandmatters.org/2025/07/22/moo…

Maryland Higher Education Commission members were warned Wednesday of a potential “huge sea change” for the state’s financial aid systems, as Pell Grant eligibility shifts due to changes under the “One Big Beautiful Bill” act. For Maryland Matters || bsky @marylandmatters.org marylandmatters.org/2025/07/24/hig…

NEW: Weeks after his release from prison for stealing from his own campaign funds, former Prince George’s Councilmember Mel Franklin was hired back to the council by fellow At-Large Councilmember Calvin Hawkins. For Maryland Matters || bsky @marylandmatters.org marylandmatters.org/2025/07/30/wee…

ICYMI: New data shows that Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests have more than doubled since the beginning of the second Trump administration. For Maryland Matters || bsky @marylandmatters.org marylandmatters.org/2025/07/26/in-…

NEW: The University of Maryland renamed its Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Dozens of higher education institutions have renamed or eliminated their diversity, equity and inclusion offices since President Donald Trump took office. For The Diamondback dbknews.com/2025/08/07/umd…

Pickles are virtually everywhere, taking over snacks, sandwiches and slushies with their sweet and sour flavor. For haters, it’s more than an abomination, “It’s like pickle warfare.” My first front-page story for The Wall Street Journal (gift link): wsj.com/lifestyle/amer…