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What to do in Baltimore this weekend, including Comic-Con and a running festival
Still need plans for the upcoming Ravens-free weekend? Baltimore, as usual, does not disappoint. From the annual Comic-Con and running festival to new theater productions and touring acts, we’ve got you covered. Thursday, Oct. 16 ‘The Peculiar...
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Obama endorses Abigail Spanberger in Virginia's race for governor
Former President Barack Obama is endorsing Democratic former Rep. Abigail Spanberger in the Virginia governor's race and starring in two new digital ads for her campaign. "Virginia's elections are some of the most important in the country this...
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Officials offer homes and businesses up to $1,500 to upgrade essential tools: 'A crucial role'
The city of Annapolis, Maryland, is helping residents and businesses transition from gas-powered leaf blowers to cleaner and quieter electric ones. As Eye on Annapolis reported, the city launched a new rebate program that offers monetary...
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Maryland housing programs at risk as Federal shutdown threatens loan closures, flood insurance
BALTIMORE — Vital housing programs in Maryland could hit big speed bumps as a result of the federal government shutdown according to Maryland Realtors. “Each day the shutdown continues, uncertainty grows for Maryland families trying to buy or sell...
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Maryland Delegation Members' Statement on Administration’s Lawless Mass Firings
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On Friday, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, April McClain Delaney and Johnny Olszewski (all D-Md.) released the following statement on...
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Maryland Delegation Members' Statement on Administration’s Lawless Mass Firings
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On Friday, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, April McClain Delaney and Johnny Olszewski (all D-Md.) released the following statement on...
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Maryland expands tech workforce training through Bowie State partnership
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Through a new partnership, Maryland is working to grow its tech workforce. The Maryland Higher Education Commission and the Maryland Department of Labor have launched a partnership between CodePath and Bowie State University to expand technology...
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Trans Americas Fiber System Deploys Ciena High-Capacity Optical Technology on TAM-1 Submarine Cable
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MIAMI, Fla. & HANOVER, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 21, 2025-- Trans Americas Fiber System (TAFS) is transforming digital infrastructure across the Americas with its new TAM-1 subsea cable system, a next-generation network designed to deliver...
Senator warns Maryland and Big Ten: 2.4 billion equity deal could jeopardize academic mission
A U.S. senator is cautioning the University of Maryland and other Big Ten Conference members against rushing to accept billions of dollars in private capital, saying a proposed deal could compromise the schools’ academic missions and threaten...
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U.S government is hiring again? Donald Trump signs executive order with exceptions
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Wednesday that directed federal agencies to restrict hiring across the government, though with exceptions for political appointees, positions related to immigration enforcement, national security...
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Maryland Governor Wes Moore Coming to NJ for Mikie Sherrill
Maryland Governor Wes Moore will campaign for Mikie Sherrill this coming weekend. A military veteran, Moore will look to connect with voters mostly in Essex County. The 63rd Governor of the state of Maryland, Moore is Maryland’s first Black...
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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...
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‘I do have a Nazi streak’: Trump DOJ nominee accused of sending vile texts as he goes to Senate for Special Counsel role
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...
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Daily News Brief | October 21, 2025
Give us about fifteen minutes a day, and we will give you all the local news, sports, weather, and events you can handle. SPONSORS: Many thanks to our sponsors… Annapolis Subaru, the SPCA of Anne Arundel County, Interim HealthCare of Annapolis,...
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Conway highlights Baltimore’s opioid crisis in launching challenge to Mfume
Baltimore City Councilman Mark Conway launched a challenge to longtime U.S. Rep. Kweisi Mfume on a corner known as the heart of the city’s opioid crisis and the focal point of the uprising in 2015 after the death of Freddie Gray. The Democrat, the...
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Trump's push for law and order shows he's no longer encumbered by government guardrails
VOL. 49 | NO. 43 | Friday, October 17, 2025 WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump was telling a Rose Garden audience about his efforts to quell violence in the nation's capital when, as if on cue, his words were drowned out by the wail of...
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Low entries at Maryland and bumper numbers at Pau – Pippa Roome considers the autumn five-stars
H&H’s eventing editor Pippa Roome takes a look at the upcoming five-stars on both sides of the Atlantic, reviews the Europeans and has a request for event organisers... This week’s Maryland 5 Star has a small entry, with just 23 on the list,...
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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...
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