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Downtown Baltimore sees growth in visitors while crime rates drop

April 17, 2026

Baltimore’s downtown area is getting more popular with visitors, while crime is going down. A recent report shows the city had 28. 5 million visitors last year, spending over $4. 3 billion—that’s a 7. 5% increase from the year before. Big events like the CIAA tournaments have brought nearly $110 mil

politics

Why Maryland just blocked a big ICE detention plan

April 16, 2026

A federal judge just put the brakes on a new ICE detention center in Maryland. The state says the project ignored basic environmental rules from the start. Officials claim the agencies skipped key steps like studying how the facility would affect local water and air quality. They also didn’t talk to

finance

Money Skills: The Key to Baltimore’s Future

April 15, 2026

Financial knowledge is more than a buzzword; it shapes the way people work, buy and invest. In Baltimore, where many families face economic challenges, a lack of money‑management skills can lock students out of higher education and stable jobs. Only about half of Maryland adults feel confident ha

environment

Jet fuel spill at Maryland air base raises concerns over environmental safety

April 15, 2026

A major fuel leak at a military base in Maryland has triggered a cleanup and investigation, raising questions about how well such facilities protect the environment. Over 32, 000 gallons of jet fuel spilled between January and March from a refueling system that was later shut down. A cleanup crew is

environment

Jet Fuel Leak at Andrews Base Sparks Big Cleanup

April 13, 2026

A big spill of jet fuel happened at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. The leak was about 32, 000 gallons and it started between January and March. The base did not tell the state right away, even though it has to do so under its oil permit. The problem came from the refueling system. When

politics

Why Pennsylvania’s Energy Bills Keep Rising

April 12, 2026

Pennsylvania sits on a goldmine of energy resources—gas, coal, nuclear, and even strong wind and solar potential. Yet households here pay some of the highest electricity bills in the country, despite sitting on top of so much energy wealth. Between 2018 and 2023, the cost per kilowatt hour jumped ne

politics

Federal Aid Now Coming to Seven States, but Many Still Await Help

April 11, 2026

The federal government has signed off on disaster relief for Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota and Washington. These approvals unlock money for rebuilding roads, bridges and other public works that were damaged by storms or floods. The decision was announced in a briefing

politics

What 2028 Looks Like for Democrats and Cuba

April 11, 2026

Kamala Harris already has a big edge if she runs in 2028. The National Action Network event in New York showed it. Big crowds cheered for her, making clear she’s still the favorite among Black voters. Even after losing to Trump in 2024, early polls put her on top. Other Democrats like governors from

technology

Ride‑Share Drivers Face Robotaxis? A Quick Look at the Reality

April 7, 2026

In cities across America, driverless taxis are already on the roads or close to getting legal permission. People wonder if these robotaxes will steal jobs from Uber and Lyft drivers. A recent study by a professor at the University of Maryland Business School says the answer is probably not, at least

crime

Teen Gatherings Spark Police Alarm in Baltimore

April 7, 2026

Baltimore’s streets are feeling the heat of spring, and with it comes a new worry: big teen crowds that can turn violent. Police say these meet‑ups, often called “teen link-ups” on social media, are happening more and getting tougher to manage. Last month a video from the White Marsh Mall showed h