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Department of Housing and Community Development anticipates a shortage of single-family homes and a surplus of multi-family housing.
Jun 11, 2026

MD candidates debate solutions to housing affordability crisis

General Assembly candidates agree housing affordability is a crisis but differ on solutions including zoning reform and rent stabilization.

Archaeological research facilities at Historic St. Mary's City, Maryland. (Maxine Wallace/The Washington Post)
Jun 11, 2026

Ancient DNA helps identify bones of a lost MD governor and his family

Ancient DNA helped identify the remains of Leonard Greene, son of Maryland’s second colonial governor, and his family after 300 years in St. Mary’s City.

The Pinnacle North Bethesda is a luxury senior living community located in Montgomery County. (Provided by The Pinnacle)
Jun 11, 2026

Senior living community opens in Montgomery County

The Pinnacle North Bethesda, a luxury-style retirement community in Montgomery County, held its grand opening on June 8.

Spa Creek Dental
Jun 11, 2026

Baltimore senior living community partners with dental provider

Baltimore-based Springwell Senior Living partnered with Spa Creek Dental to provide convenient, on-site dental care services for residents.

Appellate Court of Maryland
Jun 11, 2026

Appellate Court of Maryland: VEQ clause, unreasonable risk of harm, redevelopment

VEQ clause — unreasonable risk of harm — redevelopment

Supreme Court of Maryland
Jun 11, 2026

Supreme Court of Maryland: Search and seizure

Reasonable suspicion to believe that a person is carrying a gun, by itself, no longer justifies a Terry stop.

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Jun 10, 2026

Dartigue urges ‘creative lawyering’ to combat AI bias

Maryland Public Defender Natasha Dartigue urged “creative lawyering” on behalf of clients who may have faced discrimination by opaque artificial intelligence tools.

U.S. House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) speaks at a House Judiciary Committee hearing on "Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security" on the day U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testifies, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., March 4, 2026. (REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo)
Jun 10, 2026

MD lawmaker: Trump NFL probe aimed at helping Fox get a better deal

A senior U.S. lawmaker said an investigation by the Justice Department into whether the NFL ​has engaged in anticompetitive tactics appears aimed at helping Fox Corp.

Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano speaks during a news conference June 10, 2026, at the Government office building in Salisbury. (USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Jun 10, 2026

MD county executive denies report of ‘inappropriate’ photos sent to deputies

Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano defiantly denied a report that she sent inappropriate photos to sheriff's office deputies.

Maryland Elections Administrator Jared DeMarinis walks out of the federal courthouse in Baltimore after a hearing on whether the Trump administration's demand for unredacted voter data should be dismissed.
Jun 10, 2026

MD elections official expects ‘favorable ruling’ in DOJ suit seeking voter data

After hearing arguments, a judge will decide whether to throw out the Trump administration's lawsuit seeking unredacted voter data from Maryland's registration list.

A sign at the entrance to the House of Delegates chamber. (File photo by Danielle E. Gaines/Maryland Matters)
Jun 10, 2026

After raft of appointments, voters in this Montgomery County district will finally get their say

Critics say District 16, in Montgomery County, is the poster child for everything that’s wrong with the current system for filling vacancies in the Maryland General Assembly.

Pizza Delicious in Louisiana made the list. (Lance Traweek/New Orleans CityBusiness)
Jun 10, 2026

2 MD pizzerias named among 50 best places to get a slice in US

The U.S. has been recognized internationally as having some of the best pizza in the world. Add two Maryland spots to that list.