MD Judiciary pilots online dispute resolution, but future unclear
The Maryland Judiciary piloted an online dispute resolution platform that would allow more cases to be handled outside the courtroom, but the tool's future is unclear.
Former coalfield in Western MD getting solar energy
The Maryland Board of Public Works approved an agreement to utilize solar energy in a Western Maryland former coal district, representing a fundamental difference in state and federal energy priorities.
3 MD community colleges’ account deficits ‘could indicate a potential financial problem,’ audit says
Anne Arundel Community College, the Community College of Baltimore County and Carroll Community College ended the 2025 fiscal year with deficits to their unrestricted spending accounts, according to a state audit.
4 new judges appointed by MD Gov. Wes Moore
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore appointed four new judges to the bench.
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.
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.
Deadline nears for $60K minimum MD teacher salary; 11 counties lagging
Maryland's school districts have until July 1 to raise teacher salaries to a $60,000 minimum, and only about half of them have reached that threshold.
Letter to the Editor: Savage Highlands State Park – A viewpoint for local taxpayers to consider
From the start, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’s purchase of the former Savage River Lodge raised large concerns in the minds of many citizens as to what impact DNR’s […]
MD black bear hunters facing penalties for alleged violations
The black bear hunting season is over in Western Maryland, but some are facing charges or citations for illegalities while hunting for bears.
Moore awaits FEMA appeal decision after Western Maryland floods
Gov. Wes Moore still awaits a response to his appeal of the denial of emergency aid for floods that ravaged parts of Western Maryland.
Moore appeals FEMA denial of disaster assistance for Western MD flooding
Gov. Wes Moore appeals FEMA’s denial of disaster aid after floods caused $34M in damage to Allegany and Garrett counties in Western Maryland.
FEMA denies Moore’s disaster assistance request after Western MD flooding
Gov. Wes Moore said FEMA denied his request for disaster assistance after devastating flooding in Western Maryland in May.

















