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4 new judges appointed by MD Gov. Wes Moore
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore appointed four new judges to the bench.
100% clean electricity by 2035: Can MD meet climate goals?
Gov. Wes Moore set an ambitious goal: By 2035, 100% of Maryland’s electricity will come from clean energy. Will that happen?
Trump to restart MD coal plant with federal funds
Millions in federal funds will be used to restart Allegany County’s AES Warrior Run coal plant, President Donald Trump announced.
Potomac Edison starts new rate program to encourage off-peak hour use
Potomac Edison has added a new discounted rate option that encourages residents to use electricity during non-peak hours.
MD state prisons saw 46 inmate homicides since 2015 — 22 in past two years
Inmate homicides have increased 75 percent at Maryland state prisons in 2025, and about 166 percent in 2024, according to the state.
Western MD flood relief gets $9.45M from state
The General Assembly allocated $9.45 million for flood disaster recovery in Western Maryland after President Donald Trump denied aid through FEMA.
New administrative judge named in Western MD
Maryland Supreme Court Chief Justice named a new Allegany County administrative judge, effective immediately.
Cumberland police captain pleads guilty to misconduct charge
Cumberland Police Captain James Burt pleaded guilty to misconduct in office and received a suspended sentence plus probation.
Van Hollen, McClain Delaney boycotting Trump State of the Union
U.S. Rep. April McClain Delaney and Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland are among a group of Democrat lawmakers who will boycott President Donald Trump's State of the Union.
New Frostburg State University president appointed
The University System of Maryland Board of Regents has appointed the new president of Frostburg State University.
Cumberland police captain indicted on assault, misconduct charges
A Cumberland police captain faces 11 criminal charges, including assault and a fourth-degree sex offense, tied to alleged abuse of female officers.
Speaker Peña-Melnyk establishes changes to MD House leadership
Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk announced changes to committee leadership, staking her claim over the inner workings of the Maryland House.
