US House Passes Rep. Kweisi Mfume Sponsored Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act

Maryland Rep. Kweisi Mfume's (D-7th) bill, the "Henrietta Lacks Enhancing Cancer Research Act" passed in the U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday. 

• Dec 10, 2020

'Baltimore Will Get Better' | Council President Nick Mosby, 73rd Baltimore City Council Sworn Into Office

The 73rd Baltimore City Council were sworn into office Thursday morning.

• Dec 10, 2020

Brandon Scott Sworn In As Baltimore's 52nd Mayor, Says 'Status Quo Cannot Continue'

Brandon Scott, a 36-year-old Democrat, was sworn-in as Baltimore's new mayor Tuesday afternoon in a private ceremony inside City Hall.

• Dec 8, 2020

Former U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes, A 'Sincere And Passionate Advocate' For Maryland, Dies At Age 87

Former U.S. Senator Paul Sarbanes has died, his son, current Rep. John Sarbanes, said in a statement Sunday night. He was 87 years old.

• Dec 7, 2020

President Donald Trump To Attend Army-Navy Football Game

President Donald Trump is set to attend the annual Army-Navy football game on Saturday, according to a report from Bloomberg.

• Dec 7, 2020

Baltimore's New Mayor Brandon Scott Set To Be Sworn In At Low-Key Event As City Continues To Battle COVID Epidemic

With youthful energy and hopeful rhetoric, Baltimore's newly elected mayor will assume office Tuesday, ushering in a new generation of leadership trying to move the city beyond what many say has been decades of stagnation and backsliding.

• Dec 7, 2020

Mayor-Elect Brandon Scott Names City Administrator, Chief Of Staff

Baltimore Mayor-Elect Brandon Scott named two top posts in the Mayor's Office on Monday. 

• Dec 7, 2020

Revised Citizenship Test Is Harder, More Conservative And May Worsen Backlogs, Experts Say

The path to citizenship now may be harder as the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services implemented revisions to its naturalization test that went into effect Tuesday.

• Dec 5, 2020

Maryland Certifies 2020 Election Results Showing Joe Biden Won State

The Maryland Board of State Canvassers officially certified the state's 2020 general election results Friday, just over one month after the election.

• Dec 4, 2020

House Votes To Decriminalize Marijuana; Marilyn Mosby Calls Move 'Critical Step Toward More Fair' Legal System

The U.S. House of Representatives voted Friday in favor of a bill that would decriminalize marijuana nationwide, a move Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby called a "critical step toward a more fair, just and trustworthy legal system."

• Dec 4, 2020

In Letter To President-Elect Biden's Transition Team, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan Calls COVID-19 Relief Package His 'First Priority'

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan reiterated his desire to see another COVID-19 relief package pass in Congress, calling it his "first priority" in a letter to President-elect Joe Biden's team.

• Nov 30, 2020

Gov. Larry Hogan Calls On Georgians To Vote For David Perdue, Kelly Loeffler In Senate Runoff Races

Gov. Larry Hogan called for Georgians to vote for the two Republican candidates in the Senate run-off elections in an op-ed published in the Washington Examiner on Monday. 

• Nov 30, 2020

Avril Haines, Former Baltimore Bookstore Owner, Among President-Elect Biden's Cabinet Position Picks

President-elect Joe Biden announced Tuesday his first cabinet position picks. Among them, Avril Haines, the first woman to serve as Director of National Intelligence.

• Nov 24, 2020

Governors, Including Larry Hogan, Meet With Joe Biden, Kamala Harris To Discuss COVID-19 Response

Gov. Larry Hogan joined a video conference Thursday with President-elect Joe Biden, Vice President-elect Kamala Harris and other leaders to discuss the ongoing fight against COVID-19.

• Nov 19, 2020

Baltimore City Elections Officials: 2020 General Election Certified Wednesday

Baltimore City Elections officials said the 2020 General Election was certified Wednesday afternoon.  

• Nov 18, 2020

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