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Government Shutdown 2025: RIFs, Layoffs, And The Toll On Black Federal Workers And Their Communities
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The One Maryland Airbnb You Need To Book for Unforgettable Dark Sky Views
Tucked away on a farm near Elkton, the Sunset Dome offers a one-of-a-kind Maryland Airbnb stargazing experience that brings together rustic camping with the simple comforts of country living. If you’ve ever imagined falling asleep under a canopy...

The Latest: Indicted ex-Trump adviser John Bolton accused of sharing 1K+ docs on government info
Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton was charged Thursday with 18 counts of retention and transmission of national defense information, according to unsealed court documents. Bolton is accused of sharing more than...

Baltimore City Councilmembers pushing for bill to increase wages for security guards
Security officers in Baltimore are demanding higher pay, stronger benefits and improved working conditions, saying their current wages leave many unable to cover necessities. At a press conference Wednesday outside City Hall, members of SEIU 32BJ,...
Maryland Faces Continued Employment and Revenue Issues
October 15th, 2025 by WCBC Radio During a recent legislative update with Cumberland’s Mayor and City Council, City Lobbyist Rich Reinhardt said Maryland is facing continued issues involving employment and revenues due to the government shutdown...

FOX45: Maryland GOP asks USDOT to review audit alleging misuse of SHA funds
Maryland House Republicans have requested Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to review the findings of a state audit that revealed State Highway Administration officials charged millions in unauthorized expenses to federal projects. In September,...

Hodge sees little value in preseason poll as Mountaineers prepare to welcome Maryland for closed scrimmage
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Not long before West Virginia men’s basketball coach Ross Hodge met the media Thursday afternoon, it was revealed the Mountaineers were chosen 11th in the Big 12 Conference Preseason Poll as voted upon by the league’s 16 head...

Maryland-based tech firm to be acquired for $205M
Reston, Virginia-based Fortune 500 federal contractor Science Applications International Corp. announced Tuesday it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Columbia-based SilverEdge Government Solutions from private equity firm Godspeed...

Trump Approval Rating Positive In Only 24 States: Government Shutdown Overshadows Record Stock Prices
A prolonged government shutdown could be one of the top items on the minds of voters across the country, which is taking attention away from record highs for stock market indexes according to a new poll. • SPY is in a favorable position. Watch the...

The House Democrats who were outraised by primary challengers: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, a newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. In yesterday’s edition, we explored how the...

Maryland’s first micro-grow cannabis farm
SALISBURY, Md. — Five hometown friends have launched Maryland’s first micro-grow cannabis operation, rooted in craftsmanship and Eastern Shore pride. Farm Coast was awarded its micro-grow license in July 2024. Since then, they have been working to...

Newly formed Governors Public Health Alliance is 15 strong, but doesn’t include Pa.
By Hanna Webster, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (TNS) A newly formed, multistate coalition represents the largest coordinated pushback to federal public health guidance under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to date. Preceded by similar, more...

Baltimore deserves a healthier harbor | EDITORIAL
Pistachios make for a tasty snack. They are packed with fiber, protein and antioxidants so they are widely regarded as good for you, too. As a result, the chlorophyll-enhanced nut makes for a less-than-scary villain, yet a little green-tinged...

Maryland Caucus Podcast with Foxwell and Mitchell: Will the State Get the Open Primaries It Wants?
Every Wednesday, Maryland political analysts Len Foxwell and Clayton Mitchell discuss the politics and personalities of the State and region. This week, Len and Clayton discuss whether former Lieutenant Governor Boyd Rutherford’s lawsuit to create...

Maryland, Virginia Democrats rally in Washington, D.C. over layoff notices to federal workers
Maryland and Virginia Democrats rallied in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, calling out the Trump administration for sending layoff notices last week to thousands of federal workers during a government shutdown. Some of those notices were sent in...

John Bolton compares Trump administration to Stalin’s secret police after becoming latest political enemy to be indicted
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Family office acquires Maryland firm
Family Office of America's Maryland subsidiary acquired Maryland-based CPA firm Toone & Associates — the latest example of family offices entering the accounting space. The deal is FOFA's entrance into the fragmented accounting services market....

Government Shutdown Threatens US Home Sales in Flood-Prone Areas: Report
A shutdown of the U.S. government could hinder the accessibility of insurance coverage to prospective homeowners in flood-prone areas, and cost the already struggling housing market billions of dollars in delayed contract closings, data showed on...

Why Maryland’s Sports Fans Trust the Stats
Maryland’s sports scene looks a lot different than it did a decade ago. Gone are the days when gut feelings and old-school traditions called all the shots. Now, statistics have become the go-to resource for everyone from diehard Orioles fans to...

John Bolton Republican or Democrat? All about ex-Trump NSA's political affiliation
Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton was charged Thursday with illegally storing and transmitting classified information. According to court records, the indictment comes after court documents made public last month...