The ‘Halloween-y’ tale of a Baltimore County man in a sewer highlights the everyday need for help
A woman reported a man living in a sewer harassing her kids, but the back-story is more nuanced
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Dan Rodricks: Olszewski takes aims at Trump’s efforts to suppress voting
The Trump administration is targeting voter rights. Maryland congressman Johnny Olszewski, a former history and civics teacher, isn’t having it.
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To Know or Not to Know: Q&A with Author Carol Efron
In Carol Efron’s debut novel “A Hidden Fate,” a family grapples with a genetic condition, unexpected pregnancy, and uncertainty they bring.
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The Daily Dispatch Quiz — October 27, 2026
Today’s topics include: weather legend knows when to fold ’em; Obama weighs in on Maryland’s future; who will be the lucky Terps fan?
Cracks apparent in Chesapeake region’s glass recycling efforts
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.
The Daily Dispatch Quiz — October 26, 2026
Today’s topics include: The Bunny Man’s Baltimore legacy; road rage against an ICE agent; a new challenge for Harborplace redo.
Hot Plate: Viale opens, Bordeaux at Petit Louis, Pappas sells, and more
With a nip in the air and spooky season underway, this week is a fun one in the Baltimore restaurant world.
Maryland Democrats urge voters to support congressional redistricting question
Maryland’s top Democrats ramped up an effort to urge voters to support an amendment to redraw congressional districts less than two weeks from Election Day, though a poll shows the…
School board candidates view AI with trepidation
Candidates who win Maryland’s school board elections will face a significant challenge: overseeing the implementation — and regulation — of artificial intelligence in the state’s 24 school districts.
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The ‘Halloween-y’ tale of a Baltimore County man in a sewer highlights the everyday need for help
A woman reported a man living in a sewer harassing her kids, but the back-story is more nuanced
Baltimore County seal may be updated for first time in nearly 70-year history
Baltimore County’s seal has remained the same for 70 years. Now, with an increase in districts, may come a small update.
Find Your Family’s Place at St. Paul’s: Howard County Information Session
Howard County Parent Information SessionWEDNESDAY, NOV. 18, 6:30–8 P.M. St. Paul’s is coming to Howard County! Prospective families interested in pre-K through grade 12 are invited to join St. Paul’s at Cattail Creek Country Club on Wednesday, Nov. 18, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. for a regional admissions event and an opportunity to discover all that…
Baltimore has a new national landmark: Remsen Hall at Johns Hopkins University
The American Chemical Society named Remsen Hall on Johns Hopkins University’s Homewood campus a National Historic Chemical Landmark.
Hot House: Literature-lovers will be booked and busy filling the shelves of this Homeland cottage
Bookworms, count all the bookcases you’d get to fill if you were the owner of this beautiful cottage in this Homeland enclave.
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…
Life Doesn’t Happen on the Sidelines. Neither Should Your Recovery.
From getting back in the game to staying active for life, discover a different approach to physical therapy with Rehab 2 Perform. Life doesn’t slow down just because your body does. There’s another race on the calendar. Another round of golf. Another workout you don’t want to miss. Another chance to compete, explore, or simply…
Campus Views 2026: Glenelg Country School
Perched on Glenelg Country School’s expansive campus, the Gould Observatory offers students and community members a place to look beyond the familiar and explore the night sky. The facility reflects the school’s commitment to curiosity, discovery, and hands-on learning by giving students opportunities to engage with astronomy in a setting designed for observation and exploration.…
Campus Views 2026: Garrison Forest School
The 110-acre, tree-lined Garrison Forest School campus gives students the space to explore, build, create, and think. There are endless learning opportunities outside of the classroom! Younger students have access to several different playgrounds, and the innovative outdoor classroom offers students space to climb and jump, to imagine and pretend. The outdoor classroom features nature-based…
‘Chip-and-tap’ EBT cards save Maryland taxpayers more than $2 million in first three months
Maryland’s new EBT cards have saved $2.2 million just in the first 3 months of use by thwarting fraud and abuse by criminals.
Game-day traffic got you in a bind? Baltimore is testing a fix.
After Sunday’s Ravens game, Baltimore’s transportation department will test a new post-game traffic pattern to reduce congestion.
UPDATE: Judge upholds ruling to undo Harford County school board’s ban on YA novel ‘Flamer’ to Circuit Court
A ban on young adult novel “Flamer” from Harford County Public Schools’ libraries is heading to Harford County Circuit Court.
