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Southern MD county finds itself in the middle of a data center fight
The proliferation of energy-hungry data centers is provoking fierce opposition, including in Maryland, as concerns mount over strained electrical grids and soaring utility rates.
MD General Assembly limits local zoning authority on energy, housing
Commentary: The Maryland General Assembly restricted local zoning power in energy projects and housing to advance statewide priorities.
Feds assist PSEG amid pushback to power line project: ‘Like hostage negotiation’
After Public Service Enterprise Group agents said they were threatened by Carroll County landowners, a judge ordered U.S. marshals to assist surveyors working on a controversial power line project.
As MD turns to solar farms to meet renewable energy goals, opposition grows
Maryland is expanding utility-scale and community solar to meet net-zero emissions goals, despite land use concerns and federal policy rollbacks.
Appellate Court of Maryland: Juvenile court, sex offender registry, ’employer’ liability
Juvenile court — sex offender registry — 'employer' liability
DHS, ICE buy warehouse in MD for potential detention site
The Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have purchased a Western Maryland warehouse.
Data centers spark ‘fight for the soul’ of a mostly Black MD county
Prince George’s County residents are fighting a data center planned for the former Landover Mall, citing environmental justice concerns.
Carroll County jury awards $3.5M to homeowners near airport in eminent domain case
A Carroll County jury awarded $3.5 million in an eminent domain case to a couple whose airspace is needed for an airport's runway extension.
PG County data center pause underscores local concerns about widespread impacts
A proposed data center in Prince George’s County was paused to evaluate potential impacts on public health, the environment and energy demand.
Washington Commanders’ return to DC clears hurdle with preliminary council approval
The Washington Commanders' hopes of returning to the site of their former home at RFK Stadium cleared a significant hurdle Friday.
DC council set vote on updated Commanders stadium plan after Trump threatened to block it
The D.C. Council set a vote on revised legislation that could allow the Washington Commanders to return to the site of their former home at RFK Stadium.
MD high court rules for property owners in PG County rezoning case spanning 16 years
A countywide rezoning in Prince George’s County was not a comprehensive rezoning, the Maryland Supreme Court held.
