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May 26, 2026

Full psychiatric hospitals challenge MD

Maryland’s state psychiatric system is under mounting pressure as hospitals statewide continue operating at near full capacity.

A rendering of the $540 million, 325,294-square-foot University of Maryland Shore Regional Medical Center at 10000 Longwoods Road, part of University of Maryland Shore Regional Health (UM SRH), is anticipated to open in 2028. It will have room for 122 private rooms 27 emergency department bays, seven operating rooms and a helipad. It will also feature a 60,000-square-foot medical office and outpatient services building adjacent to the tower. The new facility will replace the UM Shore Medical Center on South Washington Street in Easton. (Photo courtesy of the University of Maryland Medical System)
May 22, 2026

Hospitality group agrees to purchase Eastern Shore hospital site

Bluepoint Living, a hospitality company, has agreed to buy an Easton Hospital property as its Eastern Shore business footprint expands.

The U.S. District Court in Greenbelt. (Capital News Service photo)
May 21, 2026

Cecil County violated man’s 1st Amendment rights; judge upholds punitive damages

A Maryland federal judge upheld punitive damages against the former Cecil County attorney in a First Amendment case.

Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan poses for a photo in his Annapolis office with jerseys of local sports teams hanging behind him on May 14, 2026. (Maxine Wallace/The Washington Post)
May 19, 2026

‘Somewhat jaded’ Larry Hogan promises no more campaigns, pivots to teaching

Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan is vowing to never run for office again and instead focus on teaching leadership skills to Washington College undergraduates.

A May 14, 2026, drought status map from the Maryland Department of the Environment. (Courtesy photo)
May 15, 2026

Much of Maryland under drought warning

Much of Maryland remains in drought warning status, according to a May 14 update from the Maryland Department of the Environment.

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May 12, 2026

Nine members of Eastern Shore family all face Medicaid fraud charges

A Salisbury woman and eight of her family members "have engaged in a coordinated scheme to defraud the Maryland Medicaid program," according to the Maryland Attorney General's Office.

An aerial view of the Perdue AgriBusiness site, located at 6906 Zion Church Road in Salisbury. (USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
May 12, 2026

Perdue sues maker of firefighting foam containing PFAS used in MD

Perdue AgriBusiness is suing companies connected to PFAS-containing firefighting foam previously used at a Salisbury facility.

Teaching technical trades is a big part of economic development in the St. Mary’s County Innovation District. (St. Mary's County Department of Economic Development)
May 12, 2026

To the ’burbs and beyond: How can MD boost business outside cities?

Locales in Maryland’s outer reaches have their own strengths and attractions — and varied approaches to economic development.

Elias Alexander performs at the Maryland Folk Festival Friday, Sept. 19, 2025, in Salisbury. (USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
May 7, 2026

Salisbury won’t host Maryland Folk Festival in 2026

The City of Salisbury has announced that the Maryland Folk Festival will not take place in 2026 due to funding challenges.

Howard University’s commencement ceremony in May 2025. (Shedrick Pelt/For The Washington Post)
Apr 30, 2026

HBCUs in MD join group teaming up to pursue top research status

Two historically Black colleges and universities in Maryland are among 15 that have united to pursue the nation’s highest research status in partnership with leading research universities.

Maryland State Police cruiser (USA Today Network)
Apr 29, 2026

2nd highway worker killed on job in MD within days

A worker was killed while working on a maintenance project on Route 13 in Somerset County, the state's second such on-the-job death within days.

The 2026 World Brewing Cup was held in Philadelphia on April 22, 2026. (USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Apr 24, 2026

MD breweries win medals at World Beer Cup

Breweries in Maryland earned medals across multiple categories at the 2026 World Beer Cup, one of the beer industry's most prestigious competition.