Workers replaced by AI have a dire warning for the world

In this special crossover edition of Working People and The Marc Steiner Show, hosts Maximillian Alvarez and Marc Steiner examine how the “artificial intelligence” (AI) boom is shaping the economy and the impact it is already having—and will...

With billions at stake, Maryland must up its game in the turbulent biotech economy

Gov. Wes Moore was in Boston recently, fishing for biotech companies he wants in Maryland. That’s how economic development works. You grow your ownor recruit from somewhere else. “We’ve gotta get our economy focused on growth and we’ve gotta get...

Seattle bars grocery, pharmacy chains from keeping competing retailers from moving in

The Seattle City Council approved an emergency ordinance on Monday that prohibits grocery and pharmacy chains from preventing competing retailers from taking over former store sites. The measure stops property owners or corporations from including...

How states can tackle absenteeism among worried immigrant families

Dive Brief: States should give clear guidance on how school districts should respond to immigration enforcement near school buildings, according to recommendations issued by nonprofit EdTrust this month. In addition, EdTrust said states should...

Otis Rolley Returns Home to Lead Baltimore’s Economic Renaissance

When Otis Rolley stepped into his new role as President and CEO of the Baltimore Development Corporation in June 2025, it marked more than a leadership transition—it was a homecoming. After decades of public service and philanthropic leadership,...

Governor, Comptroller, Attorney General Receive 76,000 Educators’ Support at Maryland State Education Association

Delegates representing 76,000 members of the Maryland State Education Association (MSEA) attending the MSEA fall Representative Assembly (RA) voted to support the re-election of Gov. Wes Moore, Comptroller Brooke Lierman, and Attorney General...

What does it take to root out fraud in Maryland’s biggest school districts?

Montgomery County Inspector General Megan Limarzi got 378 calls on her hotline last year — and more than a third of them were about the county’s public schools. Since her appointment in 2019, Limarzi’s office has caught the school system wrongly...

Arthur Waskow, Activist Rabbi, Dies at 92

In 2004, Waskow was arrested in a nonviolent sit-down protest against passage of a federal tax bill that enriched what he called “the hyperwealthy” and imposed more burdens on the poor. He said the police arresting him and the other members of his...

Charles County Board of Education Honors Outstanding Students for Commitment to Academics, Personal Responsibility and Career Readiness

The Board of Education of Charles County recognizes exemplary students each month for academic achievement, personal responsibility and career readiness. At its Oct. 14 meeting, the Board honored fifth graders: Ethan Kapombe of Indian Head Tristan...

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...

22 days of shutdown, Maryland lawmakers still front and center

WASHINGTON — The federal goverment shutdown is approaching the second longest in U.S. history, however, Maryland lawmakers haven’t been idle as its members have often been front and center while parties spar over health care, rescissions and...

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...

21-year-old plans run for Harford County Board of Education

Liliana Norkaitis, 21, is the second candidate to officially file for a seat on the Harford County Board of Education. A recent graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park, Norkaitis said she entered the race to focus on three goals:...

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....

2025 Inaugural Season of Voyij.com Locals Onboard Guest Enrichment Program Wraps Up as Bahamians Celebrate Local Culture Onboard

Voyij.com is proud to announce the successful completion of its inaugural season of Locals Onboard, a first-of-its-kind cultural enrichment initiative highlighting Bahamian voices, artistry, and expertise for guests at sea. The inaugural season...

Inspired by star thoroughbred Artist at Maryland? Discover more horses bred to race who reached the top in other disciplines

“Chased leaders, weakened halfway, tailed off before three out and pulled up before next. 100/1”. So reads the final entry on the late eventing superstar Arctic Soul’s racing record following his short-lived career on the track. That uninspiring...

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...

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....

Welcoming newcomers: The implications of immigration for rural communities, with Rachel Perić of Welcoming America

TP: What led you personally to this work? RP: My family, like many families in this country, came as immigrants. My mom and my grandparents arrived as refugees in the late 1940s. My grandmother ultimately opened a small business in a mid-sized...

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...