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Maryland farmers are expressing concerns over plans to construct 70 miles of power lines that would traverse Baltimore, Carroll and Frederick counties. (Nathan Schwartz/Capital News Service screengrab)
Jun 16, 2026

Piedmont power line sparks preliminary eminent domain questions

A planned high-voltage power line that would run 67 miles through Baltimore, Carroll and Frederick counties has put the concept of eminent domain in Maryland headlines.

Gov. Wes Moore and Housing Secretary Jake Day shake hands over parts of the administration's housing reform legislation that were signed into law Tuesday. (Photo by Bryan P. Sears/Maryland Matters)
May 27, 2026

Moore’s housing package among 270+ laws approved at final bill signing

Gov. Wes Moore approved new laws that will encourage housing development around transit hubs and grant developers so-called vesting rights.

There is little to show for an ambitious project to redevelop 14 acres of property in the Poppleton neighborhood of Baltimore. (The Daily Record/File Photo)
May 6, 2026

Poppleton development lawsuit dismissed by 4th Circuit

The lawsuit brought by residents of Baltimore’s Poppleton neighborhood over a failed development has likely come to an end after an unsuccessful appeal.

The Edward A. Garmatz United States District Courthouse in Baltimore. (File photo)
Apr 22, 2026

Towson real estate attorney pleads guilty in bank fraud scheme

Towson attorney Jacob Rappaport pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud by inflating real estate prices in Baltimore property deals.

A for sale sign is shown for a residential home in Encinitas, California, U.S. July 25, 2025. (REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo)
Mar 18, 2026

Compass dismisses lawsuit against Zillow after ‘Zillow ban’ ends

Compass dismissed its antitrust lawsuit against Zillow after Zillow launched Zillow Preview, ending the 'Zillow ban' on pre-market home listings.

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Journalism (2) with Umberto Rispoli up defeats Gosger (9) with Irad Ortiz Jr. up to win the running of the 150th Preakness stakes in Baltimore on May 17, 2025. (Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images via USA TODAY Network)

MD intends to pay at least $85M for Preakness intellectual property

18/6/2026
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)

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

18/6/2026
A seagull surveys the channel where the Key Bridge once stood. (Mira Beinart/Capital News Service)

Key Bridge case: Head Dali engineer could have charge dropped in 3 years

18/6/2026
Sen. Dalya Attar and Del. Malcolm P. Ruff are facing off in the race for the District 41 Senate race to represent Baltimore in the Maryland legislature. (The Daily Record)

Where do Attar and Ruff stand on the issues in the heated D41 Senate race?

18/6/2026
Storm clouds behind the Southeast Baltimore headquarters of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield.

CareFirst sues ex-insurance brokers in MD civil racketeering case

18/6/2026

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Fed begins Warsh era by keeping rates on hold, sees one hike later this year

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Monsanto Co's Roundup is shown for sale in Encinitas, California, on June 26, 2017. (REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo)

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