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Maryland’s Most Promising College Basketball Stars Making Headlines
Maryland college basketball is buzzing again, and for once, the buzz is real. The Maryland Terrapins aren’t just putting together a good team; they’re assembling a roster that’s destined for the spotlight. Fans aren’t just hoping for a tournament...

Maryland Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 results for Oct. 14, 2025
The Maryland Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Oct. 14, 2025, results for each game: Winning Mega Millions numbers from Oct. 14 drawing 12-22-49-57-58, Mega Ball: 19 Check Mega Millions payouts and...

Government Shutdown Sparks ‘Dramatic Pullback’ in Regional Housing Market
As the government shutdown reaches day 14, the future remains uncertain. Although the Senate is set to reconvene today to vote on a Republican short-term spending measure, the fact that this is the eighth vote on the matter with little movement on...

BWI not showing Kristi Noem video that blames Democrats for government shutdown
Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is not displaying a new video featuring Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, joining a list of other airports nationwide not showing the statement that has sparked a debate over...

Federal Realty Acquires 480,000 SF Retail Center in Annapolis, Maryland for $187M
196ANNAPOLIS, MD. — Federal Realty Investment Trust (NYSE: FRT) has completed the acquisition of the retail center situated within Annapolis Town Center in Anne Arundel County, roughly 30 miles outside Washington, D.C. Federal Realty, a REIT based...

State Roundup: Senior citizens expect notice of end of Medicare supplemental; Maryland Dems change tactics to ‘Contest Every Seat;’ state leads legal challenge to guard deployment in Illinois
SENIORS EXPECT NOTIFICATION OF END TO MEDICARE SUPPLEMENTAL: Thousands of Maryland seniors expected to receive notice this month that their supplemental Medicare plans will no longer be available next year, sparking frustration, fear and...

Ohio governor wants to ban sale of THC products. What Kentucky laws say
Ohio has implemented a 90-day ban on the sale of THC-infused gummies and beverages outside of licensed dispensaries. The temporary ban in Ohio began on October 14, following an executive order from Governor Mike DeWine. In neighboring Kentucky,...
With Senate now 0-for-8 on funding bill, both parties foresee long shutdown On Wednesday, the Senate will vote for a ninth time on the House-passed stopgap bill, which would fund the government through Nov. 21. Read More »
WASHINGTON — At the two-week mark, Republicans and Democrats are bracing for a long government shutdown, with both parties seeing more upside in persisting with their conflicting demands. As a result, neither side is willing to give an inch in the...

Planning the Perfect Southern Maryland Wedding: From Chesapeake Views to Country Charm
If you’re dreaming of a wedding that blends natural beauty, relaxed charm, and heartfelt community, Southern Maryland might just be your perfect match. From the sparkling shores of the Chesapeake Bay to the rustic barns tucked between rolling...

The End Of College-For-All—And The Rise Of The Skills Economy
The education-to-work pipeline is being rebuilt—faster, cheaper, and more focused on proof of skill than ever before. For many, that shift hits home. As a new crop of students matriculate this fall, and campuses welcome their families for Parents...

A new Chinese restaurant in Southeast Baltimore invites you to dinner with the Wangs
Lucy Wang knew her parents’ Three Cup Chicken dish was a hit when she introduced it 10 years ago to then-boyfriend Eric Repas on one of their early dates. Now she and now-husband Repas are reopening her vault of family recipes to share with Canton...

After Charlie Kirk posts, status still unclear for some Maryland teachers
The employment status of two Eastern Shore teachers linked to posts about the death of Charlie Kirk remains unclear, while a third has returned to work. President Donald Trump honored Kirk on what would have been his 32nd birthday Tuesday,...

‘You're killing us': MD soybean farmers lose business from China amid trade war
Maryland soybean farmers who say they sell a large portion of their crops to China tell News4 those sales have gone away this year. “Typically, we would sell some beans in the fall and the rest in the spring,” said David Burrier at Linganore Farm...

Veterans Manufacturing & Innovation Showcase Comes to Baltimore
Baltimore will take center stage for veteran-led entrepreneurship this fall as the Mid-Atlantic Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) and the Maryland Small Business Development Center (SBDC) host the Veterans Manufacturing & Innovation...

Government shutdown creates financial strain and uncertainty for UI students
For many people, the current federal government shutdown, resulting from a budget impasse between Republicans and Democrats in the U.S. Senate, is a distant issue or a minor inconvenience. But for some University of Iowa students, the current...

Maryland congressmen hold rally calling for end to government shutdown
TEAM MARYLAND DEMOCRATS ANGRY, FIRED UP AND TICKED OFF, AND THEY STAGED A PRESS CONFERENCE TO SEND THE MESSAGE ABOUT WHY, RIGHT ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE BUILDING. SO RIGHT NOW, THE SHUTDOWN IS SCARY. BUT AT THE SAME TIME, WE...

Federal Reserve’s Gascon to keynote Nov. 6 Economic Outlook Breakfast
Annual event brings together 21 chambers of commerce from across the region Twenty-one of the St. Louis region’s chambers of commerce will gather again this fall for the 2025 Multi-Chamber Economic Outlook Breakfast, an annual event that brings...

Senate Leaders Clash Over Government Shutdown as Negotiations Stalemate
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senate Majority Leader John Thune criticized Democrats on the Senate floor Tuesday for their stance in the ongoing government funding stalemate. This heated exchange followed the Senate’s return from a long weekend. Thune, a...

Trump and budget chief Vought are making this a government shutdown unlike any other (World)
President Donald Trump is making this government shutdown unlike any the nation has ever seen, giving his budget office rare authority to pick winners and losers — who gets paid or fired, which programs are cut or survive — in an unprecedented...

Tucker Carlson says DC politicians' salacious sex lives are getting WEIRDER: 'Lots of orgies'
By JENSEN BIRD Published: 17:14 EDT, 14 October 2025 | Updated: 18:46 EDT, 14 October 2025 Tucker Carlson shared on his podcast that he'd 'heard a lot' about orgies in DC within members of the government in recent years. While not naming names,...