Harford County Public Schools names superintendent
Harford County Public Schools’ interim superintendent has been appointed to the role permanently. Dr. Dyann R. Mack, who has led the school system on an interim basis since the beginning of this year, was named the permanent superintendent Tuesday afternoon by the county’s school board. “Dr. Mack has proven herself…
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The Price of Access: Maryland utilities spent big on private committee dinners with legislators who write their rules
Since the end of the 2025 session and the end of the 2026 session, almost half of Maryland state lawmakers accepted campaign contributions from major utility companies.
Five most populous Maryland counties offer public financing in campaigns
Five of Maryland’s 23 counties and Baltimore City have a publicly funded campaign option, allowing those jurisdictions to pay for part of local candidates’ campaigns from their budgets, in lieu…
The Daily Dispatch Quiz — May 18, 2026
Today’s topics include: an Assateague swimmer’s bad day; seven sheriffs reverse course quietly; a ballot controversy afoot.
Top 5 Stories This Morning: Councilman Resigns; Harborplace Traffic Changes; Artscape Lineup; and more.
Last week, we shared news about traffic changes coming to the Harborplace area; a Baltimore County Council member’s resignation; and the sale of a prominent Towson office building.
Hot Plate: Preakness parties, spirit tastings, Biggie at Sally O’s and more
From Preakness to picnics, the Baltimore restaurant community is full of celebrations this week. Here’s a look at what’s on tap.
Driving through Baltimore? Plan for these weekend road and lane closures.
Even without the usual Preakness weekend traffic, motorists traveling through Baltimore can still still expect road closures and parking restrictions for other events happening throughout the city. The 5th annual…
They’ve spent decades at Laurel Park. Now the racetrack may be in its final days
An unresolved deal might end nearly 115 years of thoroughbred races at Laurel Park and transform the place into a horse training facility.
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Tuesday Afternoon Headlines: Former Baltimore teacher of the year charged with sexual solicitation of a minor; Maryland seeks new contractors for $4.8B Key Bridge construction; Ravens to add VIP tailgating area; and more.
Former Baltimore teacher of the year charged with sexual solicitation of a minor — The Baltimore Banner Maryland seeks new contractors for $4.8B Key Bridge construction — The Baltimore Sun Ravens to add VIP tailgating area outside stadium — Baltimore Business Journal U.S. Navy Blue Angels flyover practice and demonstration expected to cause traffic in…
Harford County Public Schools names superintendent
Harford County Public Schools’ interim superintendent has been appointed to the role permanently. Dr. Dyann R. Mack, who has led the school system on an interim basis since the beginning of this year, was named the permanent superintendent Tuesday afternoon by the county’s school board. “Dr. Mack has proven herself to be a thoughtful, experienced,…
PHOTOS | 151st Preakness Stakes brings Baltimore charm to Laurel
Check out scenes from this year’s Preakness in this photo gallery by Maggie Jones.
Your favorite authors are ‘Booked’ for BCPL’s second speaker series at Goucher
Four of the very best authors around are coming to Goucher courtesy of the Baltimore County Public Library’s free speaker series.
The Associated’s Jewish Professional Women Welcome Miriam Ezagui to Their 2026 LeadHERship event
On Thursday, May 14, The Associated hosted its annual LeadHERship event, this year featuring social media influencer and Jewish content creator Miriam Ezagui. More than 200 women gathered for an evening of networking, meaningful conversation and a delicious dessert reception. The evening celebrated the power of Jewish women coming together to connect, inspire one another…
2026 Sondheim Art Prize semifinalists to exhibit work at Reginald F. Lewis Museum
Semifinalists for the 2026 Janet & Walter Sondheim Art Prize will display their work in an exhibition at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum.
Tuesday Morning Headlines: Cooling centers are open as temps rise; Van Hollen responds to Trump attack on Maryland ballots; Officers assaulted during dirt-bike arrest; and more.
Cooling centers are open as temps rise; Van Hollen responds to Trump attack on Maryland ballots; Officers assaulted during dirt-bike arrest
Monday Afternoon Headlines: Trump won’t speak at Naval Academy graduation; Maryland to cap Ozempic price for government insurers; Closure looms for Harford Mall; and more.
President Trump will not speak at US Naval Academy graduation, breaking tradition — The Baltimore Banner Maryland caps Ozempic price for government insurers beginning in 2027 — The Baltimore Sun Questions loom over when Harford Mall will officially shut its doors — WJZ Despite threats, Maryland sheriffs quickly dropped 287(g) agreements with ICE — Maryland…
Monday Morning Headlines: Maryland Board of Elections pushes back on Trump claim of fake ballots; No charges against Howard County officer in deadly pursuit; Pride posters vandalized in Rodgers Forge; and more.
Maryland Board of Elections pushes back on Trump claim of fake ballots; No charges against Howard County officer in deadly pursuit; Pride posters vandalized in Rogers Forge
Friday Afternoon Headlines: Horse dies after opening race; Chesapeake blue crab population drops 50%; Maryland to reissue 400K mail ballots after voters receive ballots for wrong party; and more.
Horse dies after opening race Friday, prompting renewed criticism ahead of Preakness — The Baltimore Sun Chesapeake blue crab population drops 50%. The question is: Why? — Bay Journal Maryland will reissue 400,000 mail ballots after voters reported errors — The Baltimore Banner Coppermine opens $16M sports tournament complex — Baltimore Business Journal Middle Branch…
Maryland youth prison hired out Black boys to farmers, factories
The House of Reformation for Colored Boys in Cheltenham, Maryland contracted out Black boys to farms and factories, part of a systemic pattern of forced child labor that played out over more than 60 years at the facility.
The Daily Dispatch Quiz — May 15, 2026
Today’s topics include: weapons targeted in County; gangster makes royal exit; city issues environmental edict.
