City Council President wants one-year ban on data centers
Baltimore City Council President Zeke Cohen wants to introduce legislation proposing a moratorium on data centers for one year.
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Dan Rodricks: The adventurous musician and ‘spiritual explorer’ who came back from the dead: Ian Hesford
Ian Hesford died — for the second time — last month. Dan Rodricks pays tribute to Hesford, who co-founded “electro-acoustic psychedelic world dance music” band Telesma and who worked for dog bed manufacturer Kuranda until his final death.
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The Criterion Collection is releasing restored versions of John Waters’ ‘Hairspray’ and ‘Desperate Living’
The Criterion Collection announced this month that it is releasing restored versions of two of John Waters’ films.
Mangione vs. Le Gardeur: A Baltimore County Council race to watch
The two Republicans running for the Baltimore County Council seat in the 5th district, which goes from Timonium to the Pennsylvania line, agree on this: GOP voters have a clear…
Baltimore Peninsula Partnership introduces residency program supporting local businesses
With two new outdoor kiosks, Baltimore Peninsula Partnership aims to pay it forward with a new residency program.
On-demand Water Taxi is like Uber, but for Inner Harbor travel
Harbor Boating adds services to make water travel easier and fun, like on-demand Water Taxi and a new charter vessel, Lady Thames.
Maryland GOP propose gas tax pause amid war in Iran, Moore not in support
Maryland Republican lawmakers are introducing legislation that would pause the state gas tax for thirty days amid skyrocketing oil prices, but the Moore administration is not signaling support for the…
Work begins on $8.6M renovation and expansion of Forest Park library
Work has begun on an $8.6 million renovation and expansion of the Forest Park branch of the Enoch Pratt Free Library system.
Dan Rodricks: The adventurous musician and ‘spiritual explorer’ who came back from the dead: Ian Hesford
Ian Hesford died — for the second time — last month. Dan Rodricks pays tribute to Hesford, who co-founded “electro-acoustic psychedelic world dance music” band Telesma and who worked for…
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Monday Afternoon Headlines: Feds push to deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia; Maryland congresswoman revisits Baltimore ICE facility; Cuts to Maryland energy efficiency rebates raise worries; and more.
Feds push Liberia deportation for Abrego Garcia; defense prepares response — The Baltimore Sun Maryland congresswoman makes another visit to Baltimore ICE facility — WJZ Contractors, customers worried by cuts to Maryland energy efficiency rebates — Maryland Matters Text messages reveal fraud in ABC Capital meltdown, new lawsuit claims — The Baltimore Banner Maryland advances…
City Council President wants one-year ban on data centers
Baltimore City Council President Zeke Cohen wants to introduce legislation proposing a moratorium on data centers for one year.
Replica of Baltimore’s Christopher Columbus statue placed near White House in Washington, D. C.
A replica of the Christopher Columbus statue that once stood in Baltimore’s Little Italy — until protesters tore it down and dumped it into the Inner Harbor — was placed on the grounds of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building next to the White House over the weekend.
Megalodons and private prisons; what bills made the cut on Maryland’s ‘crossover day’
Maryland lawmakers have been working over time to ensure that key bills receive a final vote in their respective chambers to keep them from falling to the wayside this session.
Baltimore City workers union ratifies contract with better salaries, benefits, workplace safety
A union representing thousands of Baltimore City workers last week voted to ratify a new contract, including salary increases, stronger benefits, and workplace safety improvements.
Maryland panel likely to set upper payment limits on two drugs next month
Maryland’s Prescription Drug Affordability Board is likely to set its first limits on drug companies in the next month.
Monday Morning Headlines: BWI passengers hit with long TSA checkpoint times; Baltimore’s dumped Columbus statue finds home in D.C.; Bel Air native makes American Idol Top 20, and more.
BWI passengers frustrated by long wait times at TSA checkpoints – CBS Baltimore Columbus statue dumped by Baltimore has found a home in Trump’s Washington – Batlimore Banner Suspect arrested after road-rage incident in Parkville – WBAL News Radio Supreme Court of Maryland restores law license of lobbyist Bereano – Maryland Matters 58-year-old man found…
Friday Afternoon Headlines: ICE temporarily shut down Baltimore holding facility, has since reopened; Maryland restaurants are semifinalists for RAMMYS; McCormick seeks to triple in size; and more.
Feds: ICE temporarily shut down Baltimore holding facility to comply with court order – The Baltimore Banner Four Maryland restaurants receive RAMMYS nod in final announcement of semifinalists – The Baltimore Sun McCormick submits bid for what would be its biggest-ever deal – Baltimore Business Journal Navy football team honored with 2025 Commander in Chief’s…
Friday Morning Headlines: A $15,000 guitar theft leads to arrests; 43-year-old killed in Pikesville shooting; Md. GOP proposes gas-tax relief; and more.
A $15,000 guitar theft leads to three arrests – WBAL-TV Video: Girls bully cashier and steal cakes from Baltimore County bakery – CBS Baltimore Shooting leaves 43-year-old man dead in Pikesville – FOX Baltimore/WBFF-TV Amid soaring prices, Republicans make push for gas-tax holiday – Maryland Matters Maryland faces 12,000 child sex abuse claims with no…
Thursday Afternoon Headlines: Baltimore plans to halve overdose deaths by 2040; Orioles land naming rights sponsor for new premium club; Baltimore activist DeRay McKesson ordered to stand trial in 2016 Louisiana protest; and more.
Mayor Scott’s finalized overdose strategy promises 50% drop in deaths — The Baltimore Sun Court: Baltimore activist must answer for injuries suffered by ex-officer injured during riot — WMAR Orioles land naming rights sponsor for new premium club — Baltimore Business Journal What would happen in Maryland if the Republican-backed SAVE America Act is passed?…
Register for Free Great Talk – SPACE INVADERS: Global Tourism, Satellites, and Debris – Politics & commerce in space
Great Talk Inc presents SPACE INVADERS: Global Tourism, Satellites, and Debris – Politics & commerce in Space. This panel discussion will take place on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 7pm, at Goucher College, The Athenaeum Hall, 1021 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson, MD 21204. Free parking is available in main parking lot, Athenaeum Building #2. Registration is…
Podcast: The risks and rewards of private help with public infrastructure
Public-private partnerships can be an effective way to leverage funding and expertise to build everything from roads to schools.
