Hanover family, school system locked in dispute over service dog

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Just seven clears – where were the problems on the Maryland 5 Star cross-country course?

Pierre Le Goupil was responsible for this year’s Mars Maryland 5 Star cross-country course, a first time designing at the five-star level for the Paris 2024 Olympic designer, and his track certainly yielded a result today (Saturday, 18 October)....

‘He’s a machine’ – super thoroughbred retains his lead on dramatic Maryland 5 Star cross-country day

Monica Spencer holds her lead at the conclusion of the Mars Maryland 5 Star cross-country, after a dramatic couple of hours of five-star action today (Saturday, 18 October). The New Zealand rider and her experienced thoroughbred Artist put in one...

‘No Kings’ protesters target Trump policies at Baltimore Running Festival

Protesters aligned with the “No Kings” movement used the Baltimore Running Festival to rally against Trump administration policies, highlighting job losses, public health cuts and immigration enforcement concerns. Originally Published: October 18,...

LGBTQ+ community groups fill gaps in youth mental health care

Reading time: 2 minutes As LGBTQ+ youth across the U.S. continue to face higher rates of mental health challenges and substance use, community-based organizations (CBOs) are playing an increasingly vital role in providing safe, supportive spaces....

Britain’s sole contender retires on Maryland 5 Star cross-country course

Britain’s sole contender Alex Bragg retired on the Mars Maryland 5 Star cross-country course today (Saturday, 18 October). Alex and The Roe Family’s Quindiva looked to be having a super round until the 15-year-old mare refused at the big step down...

Maryland faces $184 million freeze on federal energy grants amid shutdown standoff

Maryland faces a total freeze on about $184 million in federal grants for energy projects and research amid a political standoff in Washington. These funds, paid for by taxpayers across Maryland, are now on hold as the Trump administration targets...

Baltimore Weekend Events: Running Festival, Comic-Con, Justin Willman, and more

This weekend is swimming with exciting events, starting with Baltimore Fishbowl’s second annual Oyster Shellebration this Thursday! The Baltimore Running Festival will take over city streets, and the three-day Baltimore Comic-Con will also return...

Baltimore seniors wait years for assistance on unaffordable home repairs

The heat in Vernoy Coleman’s house hasn’t worked for five years. After a carbon monoxide leak in his West Baltimore home, the fire department shut off his furnace, and he hasn’t used it since. One contractor told him it would cost $20,000 to...

Maryland AG’s ICE guidance won’t impact police partnerships, sheriffs say, calling it a stunt

Maryland Attorney General’s Office said Thursday that guidance released this week on partnerships between local agencies and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement [ICE] was meant to help law enforcement “navigate” the current political climate....

Maryland iGaming faces steep public opposition, according to new poll

The survey released by a group opposing online casinos reports that 71% of Maryland voters do so as well, perhaps signalling lawmakers pushing iGaming legislation still face tough odds. For the past two years, Maryland has been at the forefront of...

Maryland Police Dept. Overwhelmed by Volunteers Tasked with Getting High for Officer Training

The Ocean City, Maryland, Police Department was overwhelmed with the volume of volunteers signing up to light a joint for an upcoming training to help officers recognize signs of marijuana impairment. The beach town police department issued a call...

Undocumented residents’ access to Maryland health insurance marketplace delayed from 2026 to 2028

Maryland Health Benefit Exchange officials say delay in Access to Care Act is needed after new Trump immigration and health policies. This article was republished with permission from WTOP’s news partners at Maryland Matters. Sign up for Maryland...

Maryland STEM Festival inspires next generation of innovators

Key takeaways: Maryland STEM Festival launches Oct. 17 for its 11th year. Over 300 events across 100+ Maryland locations through Nov. 16. Festival aims to inspire students and strengthen the STEM pipeline. Supporters include AstraZeneca, Mindgrub...

DC-area immigrants face challenges under Trump administration

WTOP spoke with members of the D.C. region’s immigrant community for their feedback on President Donald Trump’s moves against immigrants and how the community has responded. President Donald Trump’s return to the White House brought along a...

AG Brown showed leadership in response to federal immigration enforcement | GUEST COMMENTARY

Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown has emerged as a national leader in proactively addressing the challenges posed by aggressive federal immigration enforcement operations. His comprehensive guidance to state and local law enforcement...

Maryland joins public health alliance to bolster policies against HHS concerns

Maryland and 14 other states led by Democrats are forming their own public health alliance after concerns over the Trump Administration’s Health and Human Services Department vaccine recommendations and other health safeguards. The alliance brings...

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...

Chicago and New York set up legal clash over where ICE can arrest illegal immigrants

The Trump administration has made courthouses a popular location to arrest illegal immigrants, but as more local governments work to block those arrests from happening, a legal showdown is brewing.Cook County, Illinois, became the latest...

Lawfully present immigrants help stabilize ACA plans: Why does GOP want them out?

If you want to create a perfect storm at Covered California and other Affordable Care Act marketplaces, all you have to do is make enrollment more time-consuming, ratchet up the toll on consumers’ pocketbooks, and terminate financial aid for some...