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Finalists Announced for Baltimore County Schools Superintendent Position

The Baltimore County Board of Education has identified four candidates for the role of superintendent.

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Baltimore City Public Schools Chooses Corebridge Financial for Retirement Plans

Corebridge Financial has been selected as the exclusive provider for retirement plans for Baltimore City Public Schools employees.

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Cursive Writing Makes a Comeback in Baltimore County Schools

Baltimore County parents express support for the reintroduction of cursive writing in the school curriculum.

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Funding Mechanisms for Maryland's Public Schools

Understanding the diverse sources that finance public education in Maryland.

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Local Officials Condemn ICE Arrest Near Baltimore School

An ICE operation outside an elementary school in Baltimore has sparked criticism from state and local leaders.

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Bipartisan Antisemitism Bill Gains Support from Jewish Leaders

Jewish community leaders in Baltimore express strong backing for a new bipartisan bill addressing antisemitism in the House.

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Johns Hopkins University to Develop $196 Million Data Center at Bayview

Johns Hopkins University has announced plans for a new data center in Bayview, with an investment of $196 million.

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Exploring the Feasibility of a Second Hospital in Howard County

The prospect of a second hospital in Howard County raises complex challenges and considerations for local officials.

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Johns Hopkins Medicine Refutes Claims of Performing Minors' Gender Transition Procedures

Johns Hopkins Medicine clarifies it does not conduct gender transition surgeries for minors, countering HHS assertions.

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Baltimore City Council Advances Changes to Homestead Tax Credit

The Baltimore City Council is moving forward with proposed changes to the homestead tax credit program aimed at providing more equitable tax relief.

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City Council Raises Concerns Over Mayor's Office Expansion Proposal

Baltimore City Council members express skepticism regarding a proposal to increase the size and scope of the mayor's office.

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Baltimore Mayor Scott Announces 2026 Spring Cleanup and Day of Service

The city gears up for a comprehensive cleanup and community service event scheduled for spring 2026.

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Baltimore Issues Code Red Extreme Heat Alert and Opens Cooling Centers

The city of Baltimore has declared a Code Red Extreme Heat Alert and is providing cooling centers to assist residents.

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Mayor Scott Endorses Candidate in Baltimore Sheriff Primary Race

Baltimore's Mayor Brandon Scott has announced his support for a candidate in the upcoming city sheriff primary election.

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