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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.
Supreme Court’s Sotomayor apologizes to Kavanaugh for ‘hurtful’ comments
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor issued an apology for her recent criticism leveled at fellow Justice Brett Kavanaugh, an unusual public mea culpa.
Catastrophic Potomac River sewage spill in MD followed years of delay on repairs, review finds
The D.C.-area utility responsible for a massive sewer line that failed catastrophically had planned to reinforce the aging section years ago but repeatedly delayed construction, an investigation found.
Why is crime down in Baltimore and DC? The answer isn’t simple.
Violent crime in Baltimore and Washington, D.C., has dropped significantly since 2015, driven by demographic shifts, policing changes and community programs.
Supreme Court conservatives lean toward GOP bid to limit mail-in voting
Conservative U.S. Supreme Court justices signaled skepticism toward a law that allows a five-day grace period for mail-in ballots received after Election Day to be counted.
Judge upends RFK overhaul of childhood vaccine policies
A federal judge blocked key parts of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s effort to reshape U.S. vaccine policy.
Congress advancing legislation to lower housing prices
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are lining up behind legislation to encourage more affordable housing, in a rare example of bipartisan action.
MD-based Novavax raises 2026 outlook on strength in vaccine deals
Gaithersburg-based Novavax raised its adjusted revenue forecast for 2026, as it expects milestone payments from vaccine supply and licensing deals to offset sagging demand.
MD, states suing Trump administration over vaccine policy changes
Democrat-led states, including Maryland, are suing the Trump administration over recent changes to the federal government's childhood vaccine schedule.
MD health networks prioritizing athlete performance and health
Sports medicine and cardiology programs at Johns Hopkins and University of Maryland protect athletes with advanced screenings and research.
MD Department of Human Services secretary to step down
Gov. Wes Moore said Rafael López, secretary of the Maryland Department of Human Services, will step down from his role later this month.
US life expectancy jumps to a record 79 years in 2024
U.S. life expectancy rose to a record high of 79 years in 2024, an increase of six months from the previous year.
