Harford County Council scraps data center moratorium to move Cassilly’s ban forward
Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly’s proposed ban on data centers moved closer to reality as the council voted to consider it emergency legislation.
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Dan Rodricks: Van Hollen’s exposé of Patel, Oriole sightings, Preakness bets and a few other things nobody asked about
From U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen’s exposé of FBI Director Kash Patel, to bets for this weekend’s Preakness Stakes, Dan Rodricks shares his thoughts on a few things nobody asked about.
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Blue Jays give back: Student-athletes tutor kids through non-profit launched by teammates
Blue Jays for Baltimore has built its mission around the idea that Hopkins student-athletes have something to offer beyond the field, and their partnership with the Pen Lucy Action Network…
The Daily Dispatch Quiz — May 19, 2026
Today’s topics include: AI’s six-fingered mistake; a wild highway wanderer; Annapolis breaks century tradition.
Baltimore County Public Schools asking for community input in search for next superintendent
Baltimore County Public Schools is looking for its next superintendent and it wants to hear from school staff and members of the public.
The Price of Access: Maryland utilities spent big on private committee dinners with legislators who write their rules
Since the end of the 2025 session and the end of the 2026 session, almost half of Maryland state lawmakers accepted campaign contributions from major utility companies.
Five most populous Maryland counties offer public financing in campaigns
Five of Maryland’s 23 counties and Baltimore City have a publicly funded campaign option, allowing those jurisdictions to pay for part of local candidates’ campaigns from their budgets, in lieu…
The Daily Dispatch Quiz — May 18, 2026
Today’s topics include: an Assateague swimmer’s bad day; seven sheriffs reverse course quietly; a ballot controversy afoot.
Top 5 Stories This Morning: Councilman Resigns; Harborplace Traffic Changes; Artscape Lineup; and more.
Last week, we shared news about traffic changes coming to the Harborplace area; a Baltimore County Council member’s resignation; and the sale of a prominent Towson office building.
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A Throwback Worth Celebrating – The Associated’s Summer Soiree
On Thursday, May 7, The Associated’s Young Adult Division hosted their biggest fundraising event of the year – The (Almost) Summer Soiree at Baltimore’s vibrant Accelerator Space. More than 200 young adults gathered for an evening of mingling, noshing and reconnecting through a shared sense of nostalgia. This year’s nostalgic theme brought guests back to their teenage years through summer camp memories, throwback playlists, inside jokes and friendships that helped shape…
Thursday Morning Headlines: Damage from storms hits neighborhoods; Baltimore audit reveals unpaid bills; Class rankings to return in Anne Arundel; and more.
Damage from storms hits neighborhoods; Baltimore audit reveals unpaid bills; Class rankings to return in Anne Arundel
Wednesday Afternoon Headlines: Confederate monuments returning to Baltimore; Remaining Key Bridge rebuild split into 4 contracts; Baltimore County schools’ chronic absenteeism below 15%; and more.
Baltimore’s Confederate monuments are returning to the city. What now? — The Baltimore Banner Maryland splits remaining Key Bridge rebuild into 4 contracts — Baltimore Business Journal Baltimore County cuts chronic absenteeism below 15% as schools outpace state goal — The Baltimore Sun Crime, turnover, modernization top issues in Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s race ahead…
Harford County Council scraps data center moratorium to move Cassilly’s ban forward
Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly’s proposed ban on data centers moved closer to reality as the council voted to consider it emergency legislation.
SOWEBO Arts & Music Festival returns to Hollins Market
The SOWEBO Arts & Music festival will return May 24 for its 43rd year in Southwest Baltimore with live music, local vendors, and more.
Elevator pitch: Stewart and Jones make their cases to be Baltimore County’s next executive
The five candidates vying for the Democratic nomination for Baltimore County Executive have been homing in on their message to voters.
Wednesday Afternoon Headlines: Confederate monuments returning to Baltimore; Remaining Key Bridge rebuild split into 4 contracts; Baltimore County schools’ chronic absenteeism below 15%; and more.
Baltimore’s Confederate monuments are returning to the city. What now? — The Baltimore Banner Maryland splits remaining Key Bridge rebuild into 4 contracts — Baltimore Business Journal Baltimore County cuts chronic absenteeism below 15% as schools outpace state goal — The Baltimore Sun Crime, turnover, modernization top issues in Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s race ahead…
Wednesday Morning Headlines: IG report outlines huge leave payments to departing employees; Surfer terrified by shark bite at Assateague; Teen mom arrested for neglect after leaving baby for fast-food visit; and more.
IG report outlines huge leave payments to departing employees; Surfer terrified by shark bite at Assateague; Teen mom arrested for neglect after leaving baby for fast-food visit
Tuesday Afternoon Headlines: Former Baltimore teacher of the year charged with sexual solicitation of a minor; Maryland seeks new contractors for $4.8B Key Bridge construction; Ravens to add VIP tailgating area; and more.
Former Baltimore teacher of the year charged with sexual solicitation of a minor — The Baltimore Banner Maryland seeks new contractors for $4.8B Key Bridge construction — The Baltimore Sun Ravens to add VIP tailgating area outside stadium — Baltimore Business Journal U.S. Navy Blue Angels flyover practice and demonstration expected to cause traffic in…
Tuesday Morning Headlines: Cooling centers are open as temps rise; Van Hollen responds to Trump attack on Maryland ballots; Officers assaulted during dirt-bike arrest; and more.
Cooling centers are open as temps rise; Van Hollen responds to Trump attack on Maryland ballots; Officers assaulted during dirt-bike arrest
Monday Afternoon Headlines: Trump won’t speak at Naval Academy graduation; Maryland to cap Ozempic price for government insurers; Closure looms for Harford Mall; and more.
President Trump will not speak at US Naval Academy graduation, breaking tradition — The Baltimore Banner Maryland caps Ozempic price for government insurers beginning in 2027 — The Baltimore Sun Questions loom over when Harford Mall will officially shut its doors — WJZ Despite threats, Maryland sheriffs quickly dropped 287(g) agreements with ICE — Maryland…
Monday Morning Headlines: Maryland Board of Elections pushes back on Trump claim of fake ballots; No charges against Howard County officer in deadly pursuit; Pride posters vandalized in Rodgers Forge; and more.
Maryland Board of Elections pushes back on Trump claim of fake ballots; No charges against Howard County officer in deadly pursuit; Pride posters vandalized in Rogers Forge
