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A year ago, Western #Maryland faced the flood. Now it faces the cost. ✍️ 📸 Story and photos by William Hammann: cnsmaryland.org/2026/06/15/a...
A year ago, Western Maryland faced the flood. Now it faces the cost.
WESTERNPORT, Maryland– As floods ripped through parts of Western Maryland 13 months ago, cars floated down streets, sewer lines were torn open and people couldn’t get into their own homes. Allegany…
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NEW INVESTIGATION: When ICE arrests you, what happens to your car? CNS reporter Haley Parsley explores what happens to abandoned “ghost cars.” Full story here: cnsmaryland.org/2026/06/01/w...
When ICE arrests you, what happens to your car?
In Maryland, abandoned “ghost cars” become collateral damage in ICE’s deportation mission.
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#Maryland has the 11th most electric vehicle charging ports per 100,000 residents in the nation, but the lack of a truly widespread charging network still poses a challenge to the state’s climate goals. Story by Razak Diallo ⬇️ cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/27/m...
Maryland has more EV chargers than ever – but they’re not everywhere
Public electric vehicle charging in Maryland has expanded dramatically in the past decade, but those opportunities are not spread evenly across the state.
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President #Trump was never a stranger to religious messaging in his politics. But in his second term, he and his allies have wholly embraced it. Story by Stella Garner ⬇️ cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/28/h...
How religion has become a focal point of the second Trump administration
The president isn’t afraid to continue pushing the envelope when it comes to mixing politics and religion—sparking criticism from religious leaders, including the Pope.
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U.S. lawmakers are questioning whether national forces are prepared to respond to growing cooperation between China, Russia, North Korea and Iran. The collaborating nations have been informally labeled the “Axis of Autocracy.” Story by Ryan Bowie ⬇️ cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/27/a...
As “axis of autocracy” takes shape, U.S. faces strain on two fronts
Lawmakers questioned senior military officials on growing coordination among China, Russia and North Korea and the impact of the Iran conflict on Indo-Pacific strategy
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The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner ended abruptly Saturday when loud bangs erupted outside the ballroom, causing panic among attendees and sending them diving under tables for cover. CNSwas there and has the full story here: cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/25/s...
Shots fired at White House correspondents’ dinner, Trump rushed to safety
WASHINGTON – The White House Correspondents’ Association dinner ended abruptly Saturday when loud bangs erupted outside the ballroom, causing panic among attendees and sending them diving und…
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The day after the Maryland legislative session ended, Gov. Wes Moore signed 146 bills into law. Read more about those bills here: cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/14/g...
Last Friday, the Maryland Transit Administration offered complimentary rides throughout Baltimore in honor of 410 Day, sponsored by the Orioles. As gas prices continue to climb, many residents made use of it. Story and photos by Ryan Bowie ⬇️ cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/12/b...
#Baltimore’s port had a banner year. What raked in the most cash? Check out this data story by Ijeoma Opara: cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/07/b...
Baltimore’s port had a banner year. What raked in the most cash?
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Automobiles and light trucks alone accounted for about 30% of revenue that the Port of Baltimore generated in 2025. Although the port has consistently been a top U.S. automobile…
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Multiple national polls show most Americans oppose U.S military involvement in Iran, a stark contrast to President Donald Trump’s national address on April 1, which cast the conflict as progressing toward success.
#Maryland’s majority Democratic legislature braced for the federal ramp up of immigration enforcement this session, introducing a flurry of immigration and citizenship-related bills. Read the story by Aline Behar Kado: cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/07/m...
Maryland braces for increased immigration enforcement with dozens of bills
In the midst of ICE crackdowns across the country, Maryland lawmakers introduced more immigration bills this session than in the past 15 years.
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U.S. Rep. Andy Harris is a long-term incumbent, but Democrats think they can beat him in 2026. Ben Messinger has the story: cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/07/u...
U.S. Rep. Andy Harris is a long-term incumbent, but Democrats think they can beat him in 2026
(WASHINGTON)–Democrats running for Congress in Maryland’s 1st District are less focused on their primary opponents right now than on the incumbent they want to face in the fall – Republican U.S. Re…
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President Trump’s proposal for a 90,000 square foot ballroom will move to Congress after the National Capital Planning Commission gave its approval during a hearing last week. Read the story by Sanya Wason: cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/02/c...
Commission sends White House ballroom project to Congress for consideration
(WASHINGTON)–President Donald Trump’s proposal for a 90,000 square foot ballroom will move to Congress after the National Capital Planning Commission gave its approval during a Thursday heari…
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Maryland House speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk said there's still work to do in the days remaining in her first session. The 59-year-old made history as the first Afro-Latina and second woman in that role. Read the story by Rhiannon Evans: cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/07/h...
House Speaker Peña-Melnyk says she’s aiming to “meet the moment.”
Peña-Melnyk said there’s more to do before the session ends: ‘We’re trying to make sure that when we leave here and adjourn, the people are in a better place.’
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President Donald Trump has issued an executive order that changes the landscape of college sports. Max Schaeffer has the story: cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/06/p...
President Trump issues executive order to change the landscape of college sports
(WASHINGTON)–Major changes could be coming to American college sports after President Donald Trump issued an executive order allowing college athletes only a five-year-window to compete and limitin…
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Violent crimes in #Washington, D.C. and #Baltimore City decreased by 60% and 21%, respectively, since 2015, according to a Capital News Service analysis. Read the data story by Stella Canino-Quiñones and Clay Ludwig: cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/31/w...
Why is crime down in D.C. and Baltimore? The answer isn’t simple
Total violent crimes — homicide, rape, aggravated assault and robbery — in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore City decreased by 60% and 21%, respectively, since 2015, according to a Capital News Servic…
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Disability rights advocates have been traveling to Annapolis for weeks to rally against proposed DDA funding cuts included in the state’s $70.8 billion operating budget. Read the story by Irit Skulnik: cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/02/a...
Advocates rally against disability services cuts as budget heads to Gov. Moore
Gov. Moore’s proposed budget would cut $126 million from the Developmental Disabilities Administration, a move advocates warn will harm thousands of Marylanders.
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#Maryland Gov. Wes Moore's job approval rating slipped below 50% for the first time since he was elected more than three years ago, according to a new UMBC poll. Read the story by Sam Gauntt: cnsmaryland.org/2026/04/01/g...
Gov. Moore’s job performance approval dips below 50% in latest UMBC poll
Among the respondents, 48% approved of the job Moore is doing, 42% disapproved and 9% said they weren’t sure.
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#Maryland Del. Deni Taveras wants the state to require that some new school buses have lap and shoulder seat belts, a fight she’s been waging for years. Read the story by Alexander Taylor: cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/27/w...
‘We could lose a life, God forbid:’ Lawmaker pushes to add seat belts to some new school buses
Del. Deni Taveras, D-Prince George’s, said the bill she reintroduced could better protect students on Maryland’s roads. Opponents worry about the cost.
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Top officials in college sports are stepping up their push for federal changes that would help athletes play longer – and make more money – at the collegiate level. #NCAA Read the story by Max Schaeffer: cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/30/i...
Inside the NCAA appeal to Trump on player eligibility
Top officials in college sports are stepping up their push this spring for federal changes that would help them deal with the growing crowd of athletes who want to play longer – and make more money…
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#Maryland lawmakers marked the second anniversary of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse this week, wearing orange ribbons, remembering victims on the House floor and visiting the site of the tragedy. Read the story by Andrew Mollenauer: cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/27/m...
Maryland lawmakers commemorate second anniversary of the Key Bridge collapse
Gov. Wes Moore and others laid a wreath Thursday at the site of the Key Bridge collapse to honor the six construction workers killed there two years ago.
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On #Maryland Day, residents gathered in Annapolis to plant a genetic copy of the state's original 400-year-old Liberty Tree. Read the story by Sam Gauntt and Ian Ferris: cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/25/l...
Liberty Tree planting, local food vendors mark Maryland Day celebrations in Annapolis
Conservationists, politicians and local residents gathered to plant a scion of the original tulip poplar, which once towered over St John’s College’s campus.
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Gas prices in the U.S. have risen by 33% since the start of the war between the U.S., Israel and Iran. Data reporter Ijeoma Opara has the details: cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/26/u...
U.S. gas prices rise as war disrupts oil market
Gas prices in the U.S. have risen by 33% since the start of the war between the U.S., Israel and Iran.
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An effort by House Republicans to temporarily pause Maryland’s state gas tax failed Wednesday as oil prices across the country continue to soar. Read the story by Alexander Taylor and Andrew Mollenauer: cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/25/h...
U.S. gas prices rise as war disrupts oil market
Gas prices in the U.S. have risen by 33% since the start of the war between the U.S., Israel and Iran.
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Hate it when drivers don’t remove ice from their cars? The bipartisan “Clear Before You Drive Act” would require people to clear snow and ice off their vehicles before operating or towing them. Read the full story by Ian Ferris: cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/13/m...
Maryland lawmakers aim to make removing ice from cars more than a ‘common courtesy’
Lawmakers are considering a bipartisan bill that would require people to remove snow and ice from their vehicles before driving.
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#Maryland Sen. Jim Rosapepe, D-Prince George’s and Anne Arundel, introduced the “Local Newspapers for Maryland Communities Act of 2026,’’ which would mandate increased advertising revenue from the state to local publications. Read more by Andrew Mollenauer: cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/13/l...
‘Local news is a plus for society’: Maryland lawmakers champion community outlets
Politicians and experts caution that the lack of local media could leave Marylanders without reliable information about their communities.
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We are looking for your pictures and memories from #CamdenYards as part of a new project on #Orioles history. ⚾️🧢📸 The project from the Povich Center @merrillcollege.bsky.social covers the stadium's creation and connection to #Baltimore. Share here ⬇️ cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/11/l... #Birdland
We’re looking for your Camden Yards photos and memories
We are looking for your pictures and memories from Camden Yards and Memorial Stadium as part of an upcoming project on Orioles history.
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#Maryland lawmakers are considering a bill that would require businesses to accept cash payments for purchases less than $300, a move that supporters said keeps the economy open to all. Irit Skulnik gives us the details here: cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/12/c...
‘Cash is the staple of our country’: Maryland lawmaker pushes for businesses to accept cash
Advocates for low-income consumers support legislation that would require businesses to accept cash, removing some barriers for people to buy what they need.
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The “King of the World” statue at the National Mall is the latest in a years long string of statues mocking the president and his supporters. Read the story by @stellainthenews here: cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/14/t...
TV, tiki torches and Trump: A timeline of D.C. protest art
The “King of the World” statue at the National Mall is the latest in a yearslong string of statues mocking the president and his supporters.
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