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The Carolyn E. Fugett Intergenerational Center opened in West Baltimore on May 21, 2026. (Provided by Catholic Charities)
May 29, 2026

Catholic Charities opens community center in West Baltimore

Catholic Charities of Baltimore opened the Carolyn E. Fugett Intergenerational Center, an opportunity hub in West Baltimore, on May 21.

Gov. Wes Moore gave his fourth State of the State address Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, in the State House in Annapolis. (Office of the Governor)
May 29, 2026

Moore vetoes divorce records protection, among other bills

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore vetoed five bills after the 2026 legislative session, including legislation that intended to protect divorce records from the public.

Treasurer Dereck Davis (D) defended the decision to drop Moody's, which he said had a "toxic" relationship with the state. and noted that Maryland still has an AAA bond rating from its remaining rating agencies. (File photo by Bryan P. Sears/Maryland Matters)
May 29, 2026

MD dumps Moody’s a year after it downgraded state’s bonds

Maryland has ended a decades-long relationship with one of three major bond rating firms a year after that firm downgraded the state’s credit rating.

A ballot drop box outside of the Civic Building in Silver Spring
May 28, 2026

MD ballot error: Original mail-ins to be counted if replacements not returned

Maryland’s elections administrator confirmed that after some incorrect ballots were sent out, they will still be counted if voters neglect to submit their replacement ballots.

Rachel Bayer, a student teacher and former federal worker, teaches a lesson on April 22, 2026. (Alexander Taylor/Capital News Service)
May 28, 2026

‘Just give me a job’: MD former federal workers’ stories of survival

In the months since thousands of federal workers in Maryland were laid off or left their posts, many have had to find new ways to support themselves and their families.

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May 28, 2026

New MD laws: What goes into effect June 1 — or already has?

These new Maryland laws go into effect June 1 — or already have.

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May 28, 2026

MD seeks federal aid for farmers for ‘catastrophic damage’ to crops in April freeze

Gov. Wes Moore petitioned the USDA for a disaster declaration for Maryland farmers after an early-season freeze in April caused “devastating” crop losses.

Harford County officials break ground on a new Special Operations station in Hickory that will centralize emergency response equipment, operations, and offices currently spread across three leased sites in Forest Hill. (Harford County)
May 27, 2026

Harford breaks ground on special operations building

Harford County has broken ground on an emergency services special operations facility, county officials announced Friday. 

The seal of the U.S. Justice Department is seen on the podium in the Department's headquarters briefing room before a news conference with the Attorney General in Washington, January 24, 2023. (REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo)
May 27, 2026

Former President Biden sues DOJ over release of interview audio

Former President Joe Biden sued the Department of Justice, seeking to bar the release of audio recordings and transcripts of private conversations with ​his biographer.

Maryland State Police cruiser (USA Today Network)
May 27, 2026

NRA sues MD officials over Glock pistol ban

The National Rifle Association and two other gun rights groups sued Maryland officials over freshly signed legislation that effectively bans the sale of Glock pistols in the state.

Harford County Sheriff Jeffrey Gahler, the lead plaintiff in the lawsuit challenging the Community Trust Act, testifies Jan. 22 before the Senate Judicial Proceedings Committee. (Photo by William J. Ford/Maryland Matters)
May 27, 2026

MD sheriffs file lawsuit over immigration law they say will ‘obstruct’ their work

The majority of Maryland’s 24 sheriffs sued, arguing the Community Trust Act hampers their duties to work with federal authorities to combat illegal immigration.

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.