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Vanessa Atterbeary Makes History as Howard County’s First Black Woman Executive

Former Maryland Del. Vanessa Atterbeary has declared victory in the race for Howard County executive, making history as the first Black woman elected to lead the county. According to unofficial results from the Maryland State Board of Elections, Atterbeary, a Democrat, secured 80.7% of the vote, defeating Green Party candidate Nater Kane, who received 17.3%. All precincts have reported.

Howard County, MD · 2d
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Election wins secure Democratic supermajority in Howard County

With Democrats winning both of the contested races in Howard County, it means all of the county's elected leaders will be from the same party.

Howard County, MD · 1d

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New Bay Bridge: Maryland approves plan for new Chesapeake Bay Bridge spans

Maryland is moving forward with a plan to build two new Chesapeake Bay Bridge spans and tear down the existing ones.

Maryland · 1d

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Reptile House in Druid Hill Park

On August 5, 1948, Mayor Thomas D’Alessandro and other Baltimore City dignitaries came by motorcade to Druid Hill Park for the official opening of the Baltimore Zoo’s new Reptile House. They entered an oval room with a shallow, tile-lined pool at its center where small alligators and turtles swam. Set into the walls of the room were brightly lit tanks containing an eye-popping array of local and exotic snakes, lizards, and amphibians. Artists employed by the City’s Bureau of Parks had painted woodland, desert, or swamp scenes inside each tank to mimic the natural habitats of the occupants.

Baltimore, MD · 2d
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Retired Baltimore County teacher shares love of historic photos

A retired Baltimore County teacher is sharing his love of historic photos, some of which date back to the 1800s.

Baltimore County, MD · 6h

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Baltimore Lawyer Disbarred After Missed Trials, Unfiled Petitions Pile Up

A Baltimore attorney who has practiced law since 2002 has been disbarred after a judge found he repeatedly abandoned clients, lied about filing paperwork, and once skipped a client's trial to travel to the Caribbean. Roland Patrick Brown was disbarred by the Supreme Court of Maryland, which issued a brief per curiam order against him, with a full opinion expected later.

Baltimore, MD · 11h

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Luigi Mangione's Cousin Narrowly Wins Local Election in Maryland

Luigi Mangione's Cousin Narrowly Wins Local Election in Maryland

Baltimore County, MD · 2d

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Second indictment follows years of warnings about unlicensed senior homes

BALTIMORE (WBFF) — Maryland prosecutors have secured a second felony indictment against a man accused of operating an unlicensed assisted living program, marking another step in a crackdown on an industry state regulators had scrutinized for years without bringing criminal charges under a 2023 law. The latest indictment against...

Maryland · 2d

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Kensington Parking Study Recommends Shorter Time Limits, Clearer Signs and a Handheld Enforcement Device

Consultants told Kensington officials on Oct. 21 to shorten limits on two commercial blocks, fix signs and buy one handheld enforcement device. No vote was held; the task force meets staff in coming weeks. The post Kensington Parking Study Recommends Shorter Time Limits, Clearer Signs and a Handheld Enforcement Device appeared first on TANTV .

Kensington, MD · 1d

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Advocates go to court over hourslong delay at Prince George’s County polling place

A Prince George's County circuit judge rejected an emergency request Tuesday by the NAACP and the League of Women Voters of Maryland that she extend voting in a Laurel precinct until midnight, after hourslong delays in voting earlier in the day caused some voters to turn away. The problems at...

Prince George'S County, MD · 3d

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Baltimore’s Historic 8×10 Reopens Under New Ownership, a Rare Win for Independent Venues

At a time when corporate giants like Live Nation and AEG are expanding their reach across the live music industry, building mid-sized venues from the ground up to feed vertically integrated businesses that handle everything from ticketing to tour promotion, one of Baltimore’s most storied independent rock clubs has beaten the odds. After coming within weeks of closing for good this summer, The 8×10 has reopened its doors under new ownership.

Baltimore, MD · 1d

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Baltimore Mails 50,123 Bill Notices Worth $504.6 Million, Stunning Homeowners

Baltimore's Finance Department mailed 50,123 notices in October demanding payment on outstanding bills, totaling $504.6 million across the city — and plenty of residents say the numbers on their letters made no sense at all. Some were asked to pay charges dating back more than a decade, including one woman billed just 53 cents from a decade-old tax year.

Baltimore, MD · 3d

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Too Young to Vote, Mercy High School Students Serve as Election Judges

Three Mercy High School students who are not yet old enough to vote took an active role in the democratic process during Tuesday’s midterm elections by serving as election judges. Seniors Tess Brandenburg and Maria Chalkia and junior Khloe Stevenson joined election officials and community volunteers at polling locations, helping to ensure Election Day ran smoothly and that voters had a positive experience at the polls. Their responsibilities included assisting with operations, welcoming voters, and supporting the administration of the election in accordance with the State of Maryland’s procedures. Tess and Maria served at Leith Walk Elementary/Middle School in Ramblewood and Khloe was stationed at St. Leo the Great Roman Catholic Church in Little Italy.

Baltimore, MD · 1d

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Three Baltimore County Council races remain contested

Three Democrats running for the Baltimore County Council are behind in the vote count but are not conceding. They are waiting for the mail-in ballots to be counted and the final political makeup of the council hangs in the balance. If the Republicans hang on, the Democrats will have only a slim 5-4 majority on the county council.

Baltimore County, MD · 2d

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Live Music This Weekend in Montgomery County: November 6–8

This weekly live music roundup was compiled by MoCo MD Music. Be sure to follow them on Facebook and Instagram (@mocomdmusic) for more local performances, musicians, and live music events happening throughout Montgomery County. Six sets around Montgomery County this weekend, and Friday is the busiest day of the three....

Montgomery County, MD · 16h

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Sheetz to Offer Free Food and Car Washes to Veterans

Sheetz has announced that it will offer free food and car washes to veterans and active-duty military personnel on Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11. Veterans and active-duty service members can receive a free half turkey sub, including extras and add-ons, along with a regular-sized fountain drink at any of the chain’s more than 850 locations.

Gaithersburg, MD · 1d

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Baltimore Weekend Events: Maryland Toy Expo, Patterson Park BrewFest, Chili Cookoff and more.

Whether you want to peruse collectibles, taste some chili for a good cause, or enjoy a festival of beers in the park, there are plenty of places to find that warm and fuzzy feeling while exploring Baltimore. Check it all out in our weekend events roundup:. Seeing Like a Naturalist:...

Baltimore, MD · 1d

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Baltimore Passes New Rental Housing Law to Crack Down on Unsafe Living Conditions

Baltimore is strengthening protections for renters. Mayor Brandon Scott signed a new law targeting unsafe living conditions, rental licensing fraud and landlords who repeatedly violate housing codes.

Baltimore, MD · 14h

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Riding the blue wave from Maryland to Washington, D.C.

Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., joins us to discuss his priorities now that Democrats have regained control of the House. We hear from the first Black woman elected to Howard County executive about her historic win. We also break down the election results in Frederick County and the major influence of data centers in the race. Then, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore joins us fresh off his win to share his plans for the next four years. And whether he's eyeing a new, office - maybe ovular?

Maryland · 6h

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Halloween house party in Montgomery County brings focus back to short term rentals

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — A rowdy house party that wreaked havoc on Halloween in a Bethesda, Maryland, community has now placed the issue back under the microscope for community members. Video from a neighbor shows Carnegie Terrace flooded with what appears to be at least several dozen teenagers...

Montgomery County, MD · 2d