Maryland needs teachers. It’s filling classrooms with laid-off federal workers.

Wanting to do good for others led to something good happening to Amanda Leiter – right on time. Ms. Leiter was a law professor at American University in Washington, D.C., for 12 years before taking a job in the office of the general counsel of the...

Democratic governors, including Gov. Polis, form a public health alliance in rebuke of Trump administration

A group of Democratic state governors, including Colorado Gov. Jared Polis, have launched a new alliance aimed at coordinating their public health efforts. They’re framing it as a way to share data, messages about threats, emergency preparedness...

Oklahoma ranked among states most affected by government shutdown

As the U.S. remains in one of the longest government shutdowns in the nation's history, Oklahoma is poised to be among the worst affected if things don't change, according to a new study. Ongoing debates between Democrats and Republicans have...

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...

As millions of dollars flow into the SC governor's race, here is what campaign finance reports show

COLUMBIA — In the five-way Republican primary for governor, some of the hopefuls were quick to declare victory in the quarterly battle for donor dollars. Most rushed out press statements touting the various metrics they see as signs their bid is...

Michigan: Industry Association Files Legal Challenge To Halt Lawmakers’ Cannabis Tax Hike

Lansing, MI: Representatives of the state’s largest cannabis industry trade organization have filed a lawsuit to block the implementation of the state’s newly enacted marijuana tax. Earlier this month, lawmakers passed a budget bill imposing a 24...

Marriott India Business Council Marks 11 Years of “Road to Give” Continuing the Legacy of Movement and Meaningful Change

Pune, 13th October 2025: The Marriott India Business Council proudly marked the 11th edition of its flagship philanthropic initiative, “Road to Give,” uniting associates, partners, and community members across India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka...

Nonprofit sues Maryland for contract breach, suspends services for women in need

MARYLAND (WBFF) — HER Resiliency Center, a nonprofit aiding women affected by domestic violence, sex trafficking, and trauma, announced plans to sue the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy (GOCPP) for failing to reimburse funds under...

Hochul joins 14 other governors to form a Public Health Alliance

(WBNG) -- 15 Governors from across the country have formed a coalition focused on public health. Governor Kathy Hochul joined governors from Washington, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Oregon, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey,...

City councilmen clash on social media over campaign launch in Penn North

Baltimore City Councilman James Torrence accused colleague and congressional candidate Mark Conway Thursday of exploiting Penn North as a neighborhood “in pain” to advance his bid against incumbent Democratic Rep. Kweisi Mfume. “The people of...

Immigration official: U.S. probing applicants' social media for "anti-American" views

Washington — The U.S. government is probing the social media of those applying for legal immigration benefits as part of a Trump administration push to root out "anti-American" activity and views that are "beyond the pale," a top immigration...

Trump admin wants to double Argentinian bailout; Maryland teens sentenced in assault on DOGE staffer

In this Media Miss Minute, the Trump administration wants to double the $20 billion in aid pledged to Argentina. Plus, two teens have been sentenced for attacking a former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) staffer known as “Big Balls.”...

Jayne Miller on Maryland's emerging gubernatorial race, congressional redistricting and more

Award-winning investigative reporter Jayne Miller, the host of The Maryland Capital Podcast, joins Midday to talk about Maryland's nascent gubernatorial race, the prospects for new Congressional districts and challenges to two sitting Congressmen.

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...

Cape bridge project faces uncertainty amid White House funding pause

Hundreds of millions of dollars earmarked to fund the replacement of the two 90-year-old Cape Cod bridges that cross the canal face uncertainty. The Trump Administration announced a pause in $11 billion in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects,...

US homebuilder sentiment hits 6-month high; economy uncertainty clouds housing outlook

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. homebuilder sentiment jumped to a six-month high in October amid hopes that declining mortgage rates would stimulate demand for housing and help reduce an inventory overhang that has hampered new...

Secret Service uncovers suspicious hunting stand nested in tree with direct line of sight to Trump's Air Force One

By VICTORIA CHURCHILL, US POLITICAL REPORTER Published: 13:36 EDT, 19 October 2025 | Updated: 14:09 EDT, 19 October 2025 The FBI is investigating another potential oversight in President Trump's security. FBI Director Kash Patel has shared that...

Federal funding pause poses new threat to Cape bridge projects

Rattled by news delivered in the form of a White House tweet, high-ranking elected officials in Massachusetts said megaprojects to replace two federally owned Cape Cod bridges are “moving forward” and swiped back at the federal government. White...

Turning Demolition into Conservation: Maryland’s Nice Middleton Bridge Project

By Brook Brookshire, Contributing Author Replacing the aging Gov. Harry W. Nice Memorial/Senator Thomas "Mac" Middleton Bridge in Newburg, Md. created a challenge that goes to the heart of modern construction philosophy: How do you responsibly...

Moore outpaces Hogan in Maryland’s favorite hypothetical horse race

Right now, interest in Maryland’s 2026 gubernatorial race focuses on two men, one of whom may not even be a candidate: Gov. Wes Moore and former Gov. Larry Hogan. Both men have thrown fuel on the speculative fire. Moore, a Democrat in his first...