Baltimore's top political leaders divided on three key issues

WELL, THIS ALL CAME ABOUT ON WBAL RADIO OVER THE PAST SEVERAL DAYS. NOW, SEPARATELY, THE THREE TOP POLITICAL LEADERS IN THE CITY DISCUSSED ISSUES, AND THEY INCLUDED THE EMBATTLED DPW AND SAFE STREETS. RIGHT NOW, WE HAVE BEEN SEEING RECORD DECLINES...

101 Gaming Studio, Lookout Lawn Care among new business licenses issued

New business licenses issued Oct. 6-10, as provided by the Hamilton County Clerk's Office: 101 Gaming Studio, 5210 Hickory Woods Lane, Hixson, Corey Mcneal 3D Realty, 3743 Prospect Church Road, Ooltewah, Cristian V. Ramirez Absolute Home Services,...

Maryland overhauled standards for private security. Bouncers and other guards are exempt.

Maryland Dems launch campaign to ‘Contest Every Seat’ in 2026

WASHINGTON — The Maryland Democratic Party announced Monday its “Contest Every Seat” campaign, intended to recruit and run Democratic candidates in every political race in 2026 — whether it be a local county commissioner seat or a place in the...

Maryland overhauled standards for private security. Bouncers and other guards are exempt.

Responding to a spate of fatal shootings by security guards, Maryland lawmakers passed new standards and oversight procedures for the profession. But unarmed bouncers working for bars and restaurants were not included in the reforms, and private...

Maryland home sales held steady in September, prices edged up

Home prices in Maryland rose nearly 2% in September, while the number of homes sold stayed even at just over 5,600, Maryland Realtors said Monday. The average sales price edged up 1.8% to $503,306, compared with September 2024, housing statistics...

Maryland needs to fix its ‘bad reputation’ in business | GUEST COMMENTARY

You may know the 1980s song “Bad Reputation” by Maryland native Joan Jett. This could be the theme song for Maryland’s reputation today in the business community. I base this on two annual surveys that assess how attractive a state is for doing...

HUD to lay off 400 employees amid government shutdown

The Trump Administration's threat to layoff federal workers if the government shutdown continued came to fruition Friday, including some housing cuts. Employees from seven departments were laid off, 442 from HUD, according to a court filing...

Chicago mayor proposes new sports betting tax affecting Illinois operators

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed 2026 budget includes a 10.25% local tax on sports betting revenue on top of the state's levy. Illinois sportsbook operators could see another tax hike, at least in the city of Chicago. Chicago Mayor Brandon...

Maryland men’s basketball left out of AP Top 25 preseason poll 

An offseason of turbulence has resulted in Maryland men’s basketball being left out of the Associated Press Top 25 preseason poll. The Terps were not included in the rankings released Monday, nor were they among the 20 teams that received votes....

A ‘Hate America’ rally?

WASHINGTON, DC: At the “No Kings” protest on Saturday, Oct. 18, TRNN was on the ground walking the entire length of the demonstration looking for the “paid protestors,” “agitators,” “Hamas supporters,” and “antifa terrorists” Republicans claimed...

Here are the states most and least impacted by the government shutdown

HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - The current government shutdown marked the country’s 11th since 1976. The personal finance website WalletHub.com sought to compare how the states have been faring. On Wednesday, it released its report on the “States Most &...

'Law and order' push shows a Trump no longer encumbered by naysaying aides or government...

Coming as it did during an otherwise somber event to posthumously award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to conservative activist Charlie Kirk, the moment encapsulated how Trump's push for law-and-order-at-all-costs has become a centerpiece of...

Baltimore County’s Hampton Mansion closed, kind of, because of shutdown

The Hampton National Historic Site in Baltimore County is closed, sort of, because of the government shutdown. It can be difficult to know which National Park Service sites are open or closed. Neither Hampton’s website nor its Facebook page says...

CB Khmari Bing completes flip from Maryland to Ohio State

Safety Khmari Bing left his Ohio State official visit and said that the Buckeyes made a huge move in their quest to flip him from Maryland. It was not finalized, though, until the Baltimore St. Frances standout returned home and spoke to his...

Government shutdown hits Day 13 without an end in sight 

WASHINGTON − Lawmakers are bracing for another Senate vote attempting to end the government shutdown as the impact of funding drying up continues to ripple across the country nearly two weeks into the standoff. But both sides have dug in for a...

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Scott Bessent urges IMF to unload swanky Maryland country club: ‘They can start by selling the golf course’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday urged the International Monetary Fund to sell a swanky country club it owns in Maryland after The Post revealed how its staff qualify for discounted memberships at the posh golf course. As first reported...

One late withdrawal, a few bucks and a substitute handler at the Maryland 5 Star first trot-up

Twenty-two horses were presented at the Mars Maryland 5 Star first trot-up today (15 October) and all were passed fit to start the competition. The horses came before the ground jury, consisting of Britain’s Sandy Phillips and the USA’s Beatrice...

State Roundup: Trump freezes 13 grants to Maryland worth $185 million; Moore says Trump actions ‘petty, partisan, punishing;’ Moore polls well, but supporters struggle to name achievements

TRUMP FREEZES 13 GRANTS TO MARYLAND WORTH $185 MILLION: Two weeks into the government shutdown, the Trump administration has frozen or canceled nearly $28 billion that had been reserved for more than 200 projects primarily located in...