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The Robert C. Murphy Courts of Appeal Building, which houses Maryland's two appellate courts, is seen on March 30. (Ian Round/The Daily Record)
Jul 7, 2026

Under-21 gun possession ban upheld by MD appellate court

The Appellate Court of Maryland upheld the state’s ban on firearm possession by people aged under 21.

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Jul 6, 2026

Geothermal energy incentivized in MD but not widely used at homes

Maryland is investing in geothermal energy, which can help power large-scale projects like schools and data centers, but it isn't being widely used in the state residentially.

Construction continues on a $1 billion, 520-acre data center Wednesday, May 20, 2026 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. It is being built for Meta, the trillion-dollar company that owns Facebook and Instagram. It's one of seven major data center projects pending in Wisconsin that combined are worth more than $57 billion. (USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Jul 1, 2026

Western MD county approves data center moratorium

The Washington County commissioners voted 4-1 to approve a yearlong moratorium regarding data center applications.

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Jun 30, 2026

Ex-lawyer seeks reinstatement to MD bar after US House primary win

Robin Ficker, the former attorney who won the Republican nomination for Maryland's 6th Congressional District, is seeking to be readmitted to the state bar.

In the Baltimore Register of Wills Democratic primary race, Shanai Dunmore, right, is challenging incumbent Belinda Conaway, left.
Jun 24, 2026

Register of wills primaries: Most incumbents prevail; frontrunners emerge in PG County

Maryland's incumbent registers of wills largely either won or held powerful leads in their Tuesday primary races, with some exceptions.

Del. Adrian Boafo speaks to supporters after being projected the winner of the Democratic primary for Maryland’s 5th Congressional District on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. He’ll face Republican Chris Chaffee in November. (Photo by William J. Ford)
Jun 24, 2026

Early endorsement, late funding rush boost Boafo in 5th District

Del. Adrian Boafo (D-Prince George’s) got an early, and important, leg up in the crowded field of 24 Democrats running to replace longtime Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-5th) when Hoyer endorsed Boafo as his successor.

Campaign signs for Montgomery County Council members Andrew Friedson and Will Jawando outside Rockville High School on Tueday. (Photo by Mayah Nachman/Maryland Matters)
Jun 24, 2026

Expensive, contentious executive races to lead big counties into the future

Democratic voters in four counties selected a new generation of leaders Tuesday, making history in at least two of them.

Prince George's County State’s Attorney Tara Jackson has raised the most money of any candidate in a contested primary for state’s attorney. (Courtesy of the Jackson campaign)
Jun 23, 2026

Tara Jackson defeats Wanika Fisher for Prince George’s state’s attorney

Incumbent Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Tara Jackson will keep her job after Tuesday's primary election.

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Jun 22, 2026

Single-engine plane crashes near MD playground, killing three

A single-engine plane crashed near a residential area in Maryland, killing all three on board, according to Maryland State Police.

Prince George’s County State’s Attorney candidates
Jun 18, 2026

Prince George’s has most expensive state’s attorney primary in MD

There are five contested primary elections for state’s attorney in Maryland, but Prince George’s County is home to the most expensive.

Discovery District Maryland, home to the Capital of Quantum’s deep tech facility where Quantum Motion joins IQM and Microsoft in advancing quantum innovation. (Capital of Quantam)
Jun 16, 2026

Quantum company to build facility in MD innovation district

The Capital of Quantum announced June 15 that U.K. company Quantum Motion will establish a facility in Discovery District Maryland.

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Jun 5, 2026

USPS contractor pleads guilty in MD conspiracy case

An account manager for a cardboard box manufacturer pleaded guilty in Maryland to conspiring to pay bribes to a USPS official.