Maryland politics

The Baltimore County seal is seen outside the council chamber. (Kenneth K. Lam/Baltimore Sun)

Baltimore County IG nominee meeting with County Council ahead of Tuesday work session

By Natalie Jones

July 28, 2025 at 12:34 p.m.

The former federal auditor nominated to become Baltimore County's next inspector general will meet with...

The Juvenile Justice Center in Baltimore, Md., pictured from multiple angles. (Nia Meyers/Staff)

Youth assaults against Maryland juvenile services staff rise 71%

By Hannah Gaskill

July 28, 2025 at 12:40 p.m.

“Our members are frustrated. Our members are exhausted. Our members are concerned about their well-being...

From left, Ashley Rishel from the Allegany County 911 and Lesley Moran help clean up Main Street after flooding on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 in Westernport, Md.

READER POLL: Who should fund disaster recovery after extreme weather events like Western Maryland floods?

By Baltimore Sun staff

July 27, 2025 at 2:56 p.m.

After major flooding in Western Maryland, President Donald Trump denied disaster aid, saying states should...

Khadija E. Walker, a federal auditor and inspector general, was selected to be Baltimore County's next inspector general. (Courtesy of Baltimore County government)

Baltimore County executive nominates new inspector general, rejects Madigan

By Natalie Jones

July 24, 2025 at 6:23 p.m.

County Executive Kathy Klausmeier tapped Khadija Walker, a former federal auditor, to be Baltimore County’s...

A call to shut down an April event that attracted hundreds of people to Baltimore City Hall and led to chaos on the floor of the City Council chambers was never communicated from city fire officials to the police guarding the building, a report released Tuesday by the city inspector general shows.

Baltimore officials, residents worry psychiatric rehab sites bring bad results

By Gabriella Fine

July 23, 2025 at 6:17 p.m.

Baltimore councilmembers and residents voiced concerns during a hearing Wednesday on whether the programs intended...

In a photo provided by Alley and Tim Wade, students are being rescued by boat after flash flooding in Westernport, MD., Tuesday, May 13, 2025. (Alley and Tim Wade via AP)

Trump denies FEMA funding for Western Maryland floods, wants states to ‘invest in their own resilience’

By Hannah Gaskill

July 24, 2025 at 3:41 p.m.

President Donald Trump denied disaster assistance for Western Maryland Wednesday that Gov. Wes Moore requested...

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott , second from right, speaks during a moderated panel at the city's inaugural Regional Infrastructure Summit, July 23, 2025. Also pictured, from left, Maryland Sens. Dalya Attar and Mary Washington, Maryland Del. N. Scott Phillips and Antonio Hayes. (Carson Swick/Staff)

Baltimore mayor wants regional teamwork on infrastructure, climate change. Republicans push back.

By Carson Swick

July 23, 2025 at 5:15 p.m.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott wants to see jurisdictions around the city work more closely together...

Margaret Smith of Woodstock holds her sign as Baltimore County residents gather in Towson and calling on County Executive Kathy Klausmeier to immediately reappoint Inspector General Kelly Madigan.

Baltimore County’s inspector general selection process facing mounting criticism

By Natalie Jones

July 23, 2025 at 1:54 p.m.

Criticisms of Baltimore County's inspector general selection process have ramped up as the monthslong effort...

In this Tuesday, April 10, 2018 file photo, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg arrives to testify before a joint hearing of the Commerce and Judiciary Committees on Capitol Hill in Washington.

Harford schools first to take Meta, TikTok, others to trial over teen addiction

By Jean Marbella

July 24, 2025 at 5:14 p.m.

A suit by Harford County's Board of Education will be among the first to go to...

From left, Baltimore County Police Chief Robert O. McCullough, Baltimore City Mayor Brandon Scott and Baltimore City Police Commissioner Richard Worley at a press conference at Baltimore City Police Headquarters announcing indictments in two robbery sprees. (Kim Hairston/Staff)

Baltimore named America’s 4th ‘most dangerous’ city after missing list last year

By Carson Swick

July 24, 2025 at 1:41 p.m.

Baltimore has re-appeared on U.S. News & World Report’s 2025-26 ranking of the “most dangerous...

United States Sen. Angela D. Alsobrooks, D-Md. speaks during a meeting with constituents at Reginald F. Lewis Museum. (Karl Merton Ferron/Staff)

China slams Alsobrooks’ anti-spying bill as ‘discriminatory’

By Gabriella Fine

July 22, 2025 at 5:45 p.m.

“This is typically discriminatory and violates the principle of market economy and international trade rules,...

Then-Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski dedicates a basketball court at Scotts Branch Recreational Activity Center to Randallstown native Angel Reese on July 17, 2023. Reese is one of the WNBA all-stars advocating for an improved revenue-sharing model between owners and players.

Rep. Johnny Olszewski joins WNBA pay equality push: ‘Pay us what you owe us’

By Carson Swick

July 22, 2025 at 5:26 p.m.

Olszewski said he stood with Angel Reese and “every WNBA player fighting for what they’ve...

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore delivers the keynote address at the Inauguration of Prince George's County Executive Aisha Braveboy at the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center. (Kim Hairston/Staff)

Gov. Moore avoids taking stance on Trump’s school choice plan

By Brooke Conrad

July 22, 2025 at 5:01 a.m.

Democratic Gov. Wes Moore isn’t yet taking a stance on whether Maryland should opt into...