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10 Historic Photos Of Maryland That Will Take You Back In Time

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — What did Maryland look like before modern skyscrapers, highways and the landmarks we know today? From the aftermath of the Great Baltimore Fire to the bloodiest day of the Civil War, historic photographs capture moments that shaped the Old Line State. Some reveal places that have changed beyond recognition, while others show just how much has stayed the same. Here are 10 fascinating photos that offer a glimpse into Maryland’s past, including a few that might surprise you.

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Letter to Editor: Put Question 3 in Storage

A few takeaways from the 3-to-1 statewide vote for Question 3 on the midterm election ballot:. No. 1: Let’s not take it personally on the Eastern Shore, even though all nine Shore counties voted against the constitutional amendment allowing for redistricting of congressional districts in any election year not necessarily ending in zero. Our vote was 2-to-1 against in some cases.

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Maryland Sports History: Duckpin Bowling

As America celebrates its 250 anniversary, PressBox and the Babe Ruth Birthplace & Museum are teaming up to look back at 250 years of Maryland sports history and highlight some of the local people and moments that changed the sports landscape. The Babe Ruth Birthplace & Museum looks back on...

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Moore Announces Leadership Changes Across Five Maryland Cabinet Posts

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Gov. Wes Moore has announced leadership changes across five Maryland Cabinet posts since the Nov. 3 election, naming acting or interim leaders for the offices overseeing the environment, emergency management, public safety and corrections, veterans and military families, and the secretary of state. Three transitions took...

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A Province Changes Hands: Maryland Contested

On Christmas Day 1645, a Thursday, the House of Lords sat at Westminster and gave an order about a colony three thousand miles away. "Ordered by the Lords in Parlyament assembled, That the Comittee for forraigne Plantations, doe drawe vp an Ordinance, and present it to this howse, for the setling of the Plantation of Maryland vnder the Comand of Protestants, and for the indempnity of those that haue or shall act in this bussines."[1]The first colonists had landed in Maryland not quite twelve years before. Its charter belonged to Cecil Calvert, second Lord Baltimore, an English Catholic who had built the province on a bargain. Catholics would be left alone there, and so would everyone else who professed Christianity. It was his policy from the first, though it was not written into law until 1649. Few other places in the English world offered Catholics as much. The Lords were proposing to end that bargain by ordinance.

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Residents advocate for ALUs, despite concerns

County residents have testified to the Planning Commission, advocating for the proposed Accessory Living Unit (ALU) zoning ordinance amendment, all the while asking commissioners to do away with remaining restrictions in the name of more affordable housing options. ALUs are essentially separate living areas or a home addition, interior or...

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Things to do in Alexandria this weekend: Nov. 13-15

A Spirit semifinal, Bright Nights’ final opening night, free shredding, Scouting for Food, the Film Festival, and Titans football and flag football.

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Indian Head auxiliary unit honors veterans, Marine Corps

While the crowd was small, the recognition was significant during the Veterans Day and U.S. Marine Corps cake-cutting ceremony Monday. The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 233 first organized the annual Veterans Day ceremony about five years ago and added the cake ceremony three years ago when members realized the event aligned with the Marine Corps’ Nov. 10 birthday, Mayvee Smith, president of the auxiliary, told Southern Maryland News. “It’s not really done in the community,” said Smith, who was also the master of ceremony after Indian Head Mayor Brandon Paulin could not attend. “This gives the community a chance to see.” This year, the Marine Corps celebrates its 251st birthday. “I married the Marine Corps,” Smith said during the ceremony. “I divorced it too, but in doing that, I never walked away from my Marine Corps friend.” The cake ceremony honors the youngest and oldest U.S. Marine Corps members where the oldest member passes a piece of cake to the youngest member to represent the passing of experience and knowledge. This year, the youngest Marine Corps member in attendance was Joe Coaxum, 58, of Waldorf, who fought in Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm. The oldest member in attendance

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Pedal Power! Mayor Gaskins Joins MacArthur Elementary’s Bike Bus on a Chilly Friday Morning

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Chilly temperatures couldn’t put the brakes on an enthusiastic group of young cyclists Friday morning, November 13, as Douglas MacArthur Elementary School students pedaled through Alexandria with a special guest: Mayor Alyia Gaskins. Forget the yellow school bus! These students prefer two wheels, fresh air...

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Poll: Maryland voters say they pay too much in taxes

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Dan Schwartz: ‘Question 3’ Stymied Race to Defeat Harris

Maryland Democrats made Question 3 a key issue in the mid-term elections that will allow them to redistrict the lone Republican out of the state's congressional delegation. But, that may have also damaged the prospects of Democratic candidate Dan Schwartz in his bid to unseat incumbent Republican Andy Harris. Delmarva Public Media's Kevin Diaz examines the impact of the measure on this Eastern Shore race:

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The Most Popular Thanksgiving Pie and Side Dish in Maryland

Thanksgiving runs on tradition, and few spark more debate than the pie you save room for or the side dish you stack on your plate for round two. In Maryland, you can start a friendly argument at almost any holiday table just by asking which dish truly deserves the spot of honor. Marylanders have a […]

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10 Stink Bug Secrets Most Maryland Residents Never Knew

Maryland residents often notice stink bugs when the weather begins changing, especially in late summer and fall when these insects start appearing around windows, doors, and sunny exterior walls. One may crawl across a screen, another may settle near a porch light, and several may suddenly show up inside a home despite doors and windows appearing closed. Their shield-shaped bodies and unpleasant defensive odor make them easy to recognize, but their behavior is more interesting than most homeowners realize.

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Maryland To Restrict Sales Of Certain Glock And Similar Pistols Starting Jan. 1

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Maryland is set to restrict sales and transfers of certain Glock and similar semiautomatic pistols starting Friday, Jan. 1, 2027. People who lawfully own a covered pistol can keep it. Gov. Wes Moore signed Senate Bill 334 in May. The law took effect Oct. 1, with...

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Maryland environment secretary to step down, in latest shakeup to Moore’s Cabinet

Maryland Environment Secretary Serena McIlwain and Emergency Management Secretary Russell Strickland both announced their departures Thursday, as the Moore administration continues remaking its leadership ahead of a second term.

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Menhaden fishery cuts should have gone further, Marylanders say

An East Coast fisheries commission voted to cut the coastwide harvest of menhaden in each of the next two years and, for the first time, to limit the number of the baitfish caught in the Chesapeake Bay, but Maryland officials wanted steeper cuts.

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Neighborhood Guide: Where to Eat, Shop, and Play in Alexandria

Alexandria and DC have a complicated history. When the District of Columbia Organic Act of 1801 established the 100 square miles that would become the nation’s capital, Alexandria—founded in 1749 and one of the oldest cities in the country—sat within its boundaries. But representatives of Alexandria immediately wanted out: As part of DC, they’d lost their position as the county seat in Fairfax, they couldn’t vote in congressional and presidential elections, and political and economic discord grew. Eventually, the interest in retrocession became mutual as abolitionists sought to outlaw slavery in DC and wanted Alexandria—then a hub for the trade of enslaved people—to be moved back to Virginia. In July 1846, that happened. The city continued to grow, with its prosperity, according to the tourism organization Visit Alexandria, “inextricably linked to the work of enslaved and free African Americans,” whose stories make up much of the town’s past. Today, it combines centuries of history with modern-day shops, restaurants, and activities for residents and visitors alike.

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Fairfax County middle schoolers could start 2 hours later as board weighs options

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (7News) — Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) leaders are weighing a major change to school start times, considering whether shifting the schedule could better align with students’ sleep needs and learning capabilities while limiting disruption for families. School board members are reviewing three options that...

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