How does your school measure up in this year’s Maryland Report Card ratings?
Half of all Maryland public schools earned either a four- or five-star rating on the state’s latest Report Card that was released Thursday.
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The Daily Dispatch Quiz — October 27, 2026
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How does your school measure up in this year’s Maryland Report Card ratings?
Half of all Maryland public schools earned either a four- or five-star rating on the state’s latest Report Card that was released Thursday.
Trans History Project announces second cohort of playwrights, advancing mission to be seen
“We have always been here,” said Bo Frazier, founder of the Trans History Project at Baltimore Center Stage.
Friday is the last day to request a mail-in ballot. Here’s how.
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Rep. Raskin goes on the road to help Democrats nationwide
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Baltimore Weekend Events: ‘Psycho’ in Concert; Pumpkin Smash; Billy Strings; and more.
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Campus Views 2026: The St. Paul’s Schools
Ask St. Paul’s students about their favorite place on campus, and you’ll hear a common refrain: the hill. Nestled at the heart of The St. Paul’s Schools’ 130-acre campus, this iconic gathering place brings the community together. Students from St. Paul’s School for Girls and St. Paul’s School for Boys share lunch in Adirondack chairs,…
Campus Views 2026: The Park School of Baltimore
The Park School of Baltimore’s 100-acre campus is a living laboratory where students from Pre-K through Grade 12 explore, create, and connect with the natural world every day. Interconnected academic buildings — with a net-zero Science & Engineering Wing and dedicated arts and athletic facilities — serve as hubs for discovery, and outdoor classroom spaces,…
MedHaven Health Reopens in Glen Burnie Following Empire Towers Emergency Closure
Practice restores in-person primary care and women’s health services, welcoming patients from Glen Burnie, Pasadena, Severn, Ferndale and nearby communities. MedHaven Health has reopened for in-person appointments at 1600 Crain Highway South, Suite 201, Glen Burnie, MD 21061, following the emergency closure of Empire Towers. The practice resumed office visits on September 1, 2026, restoring…
Get to Know St. Paul’s Athletics: November Sports Clinics & Meet the Coaches Events
Big opportunities start on the field! Curious what makes the St. Paul’s athletics experience so special? Join us for our upcoming sports clinics and “meet the coaches” events! Prospective students will have the opportunity to experience our athletic programs at the girls’ and boys’ schools firsthand, connect with our coaches, and discover how St. Paul’s helps…
Campus Views 2026: Notre Dame Preparatory School
Set on 65 wooded acres in the Baltimore area, Notre Dame Preparatory School’s campus offers a captivating, inspiring, and secure environment for more than 810 middle and high school students. Founded in 1873 on Charles Street—now the site of Notre Dame of Maryland University—NDP relocated to its Hampton Lane home in Towson, Maryland, in 1960…
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Many states in the Chesapeake Bay watershed struggle with recycling glass into new products. So, what gives?
Maryland early voting is up 12% over the last midterm election
Midterms are just over a week away, and early voters are showing up in record numbers. Here are some issues driving them to vote early.
