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'DEI is not dead:' Marylanders react to historic election results
COLLEGE PARK - Wanda Killingsworth, a 60-year-old Prince George's County resident, walked out of the Mall at Prince George's, coffee in hand, and sat on a bench. Admittedly, she said, she spent "too much money" at the local Target. But after Election Day, she was hopeful. "It's a lot of firsts, and it's exciting to see a lot of firsts," Killingsworth said.
Gov. Wes Moore wins reelection bid.
BALTIMORE — Gov. Wes Moore won his reelection bid Tuesday, defeating his Republican opponent Dan Cox and securing his second term as Maryland’s governor. Unlock the rest of the article with a new subscription. Your support strengthens local journalism. Subscribe now for full access to local reporting, breaking news, and more. You must be logged in to react. Click any reaction to login. Love Funny Wow Sad Angry You must be logged in to rate. Click any rating to login.
Gov. Wes Moore wins reelection bid
BALTIMORE _ Gov. Wes Moore won his reelection bid Nov. 3, defeating his Republican opponent Dan Cox and securing his second term as Maryland’s governor. “We’ve endured a lot, but together we’ve persevered,” Moore told the crowd at his victory party in Baltimore. “And tonight, I’m humbled to lead Maryland into the future.” The race was called early by the Associated Press, soon after polls closed at 8 pm.
Governor’s debate sparks tensions over higher costs, Trump policies and Key Bridge
Gubernatorial candidates Gov. Wes Moore and Republican challenger Dan Cox clashed Tuesday over some of Maryland’s most pressing issues, including data centers, ICE policies and massive federal job losses, while also trading personal attacks. The stakes were high in the only scheduled debate before the Nov. 3 election, although Cox challenged Moore to debate again at Morgan State University or Coppin State University, two historically Black colleges.
Gov. Moore wins second term in Maryland
VOTE 2026 Posted Tuesday, November 3, 2026 11:50 pm By Charlotte Ormond, Calista Sybrant, Joe Wicke Capital News Service BALTIMORE _ Gov. Wes Moore won his reelection bid Tuesday defeating his Republican opponent Dan Cox and securing his second term as Maryland’s governor. “We’ve endured a lot, but together we’ve persevered,” Moore told the crowd at his victory party in Baltimore.
Gov. Moore wins second term in Maryland
You have 2 free items remaining before registration is required. VOTE 2026 Posted 11/3/26 By Charlotte Ormond, Calista Sybrant, Joe Wicke Capital News Service BALTIMORE _ Gov. Wes Moore won his reelection bid Tuesday defeating his Republican opponent Dan Cox and securing his … Join our family of readers for as little as $14.99 per month and support local, unbiased journalism. Already a member? Log in to continue. Otherwise, follow the link below to join.
Gov. Wes Moore wins reelection, returning to Annapolis for a second term
BALTIMORE _ Gov. Wes Moore won his reelection bid Tuesday defeating his Republican opponent Dan Cox and securing his second term as Maryland's governor. "Tonight, Maryland showed the nation we believe in a better way forward-that in a time where Washington is seeking to divide us, that we will stand united," Moore said in a statement Tuesday. The race was called early by the Associated Press, soon after polls closed at 8 pm.
Poll workers step up to help Marylanders cast their ballots
On the last day of early voting Thursday, nearly 40 poll workers at a Montgomery County election site directed voters from one station to the next, guiding them through the process of casting their ballots. The poll workers were just a few of thousands who show up at polling sites across Maryland to help voters and to ensure elections run smoothly. They spend long hours training, helping voters navigate elections and responding to unexpected challenges.
Poll workers step up to help Marylanders cast their ballots
5:15 News Story By Calista Sybrant On the last day of early voting Thursday, nearly 40 poll workers at a Montgomery County election site directed voters from one station to the next, guiding them through the process of casting their ballots. The poll workers were just a few of thousands who show up at polling sites across Maryland to help voters and to ensure elections run smoothly. They spend long hours training, helping voters navigate elections and responding to unexpected challenges.
Poll workers step up to help Marylanders cast ballots
On the last day of early voting Thursday, nearly 40 poll workers at a Montgomery County election site directed voters from one station to the next, guiding them through the process of casting their ballots. The poll workers were just a few of thousands who show up at polling sites across Maryland, including in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties, to help ensure that elections run smoothly.
'It's my civic responsibility:' Poll workers step up to help Marylanders cast their ballots
GAITHERSBURG - On the last day of early voting Thursday, nearly 40 poll workers at a Montgomery County election site directed voters from one station to the next, guiding them through the process of casting their ballots. The poll workers were just a few of thousands who show up at polling sites across Maryland to help voters and to ensure elections run smoothly. They spend long hours training, helping voters navigate elections and responding to unexpected challenges.
Maryland's 2026 Election
By Ashna Balroop,Isabella González,Joe Wicke,Calista Sybrant,Rhiannon Evans,Bella DeCrescenzo,Michael Murphy,Elizabeth Faragi,Cat Murphy,Nina Wilson,Ryan J. Ross,Mayah Nachman,Pera Onal,The Local News Network This is your destination for comprehensive coverage of the 2026 elections in Maryland. Here you'll find breaking news, deep reporting, and election results on the races and issues that are at stake.
Marylanders march to the polls for the first day of early voting
ROCKVILLE - The sound of the shofar, a traditional Jewish ram's horn, rang out early Thursday morning as dozens of voters prepared to march to a polling site in Montgomery County, marking the first day of early voting in Maryland. "It was a sound to get people's attention when there was a crisis ...," said Rabbi David Shneyer of Am Kolel in Rockville, who blew the horn.
Maryland leaders vow to continue to protect voting rights ahead of elections
Maryland lawmakers, activists and other leaders championed voting rights protections and voter mobilization efforts last month at one of the largest public policy conferences focused on issues affecting Black Americans. “Voting rights, we know, right now are under siege,” U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Md., said.
Campus groups urging students to register to vote before looming deadline
By Calista Sybrant With Maryland’s advance voter registration deadline approaching Tuesday, student organizations on college campuses across the state are working to get more young people registered and prepared to cast their ballots. From voter registration drives to election information pop-ups, students at campuses, including St. John’s College, Bowie State University and the University of Maryland, hope to make voting more accessible for their peers.
Moore, Cox Clash on Data Centers, Costs, Key Bridge
OWINGS MILLS — Gubernatorial candidates Gov. Wes Moore and Republican challenger Dan Cox clashed Tuesday over some of Maryland’s most pressing issues, including data centers, ICE policies and massive federal job losses, while also trading personal attacks. The stakes were high in the only scheduled debate before the Nov. 3 election, although Cox challenged Moore to debate again at Morgan State University or Coppin State University, two historically Black colleges.
Campus groups across Maryland encourage college students to register before upcoming deadlines
ANNAPOLIS - With Maryland's advance voter registration deadline approaching Oct. 13, student organizations on college campuses across the state are working to get more young people registered and prepared to cast their ballots. From voter registration drives to election information pop-ups, students at campuses, including St. John's College, Bowie State University and the University of Maryland, hope to make voting more accessible for their peers.
Governor's debate sparks tensions over higher costs, Trump policies and Key Bridge
OWINGS MILLS - Gubernatorial candidates Gov. Wes Moore and Republican challenger Dan Cox clashed Tuesday over some of Maryland's most pressing issues, including data centers, ICE enforcement and massive federal job losses, while also trading personal attacks. The stakes were high in the only scheduled debate before the Nov. 3 election, although Cox challenged Moore to debate again at Morgan State University or Coppin State University, two historically Black colleges.
Maryland leaders vow to continue to protect voting rights ahead of elections
U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) speaks to an attendee at the opening day of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 16. Maryland lawmakers, activists and other leaders championed voting rights protections and voter mobilization efforts this week at one of the largest public policy conferences focused on issues affecting Black Americans. “Voting rights, we know, right now are under siege,” U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) said.
Maryland leaders vow to continue to protect voting rights ahead of elections
WASHINGTON — Maryland lawmakers, activists and other leaders championed voting rights protections and voter mobilization efforts this week at one of the largest public policy conferences focused on issues affecting Black Americans. “Voting rights, we know, right now are under siege,” U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Md., said Friday, Sept. 18.
Maryland leaders vow to continue to protect voting rights ahead of elections
WASHINGTON - Maryland lawmakers, activists and other leaders championed voting rights protections and voter mobilization efforts this week at one of the largest public policy conferences focused on issues affecting Black Americans. "Voting rights, we know, right now are under siege," U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Md., said Friday.
Judge Says Defendant Made ‘Three Poor Choices’ in 2025 Federal Hill Shooting
Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Hope Tipton said Jaylen Hopkins, 18, made “three poor choices” on July 27, 2025, when he shot an innocent bystander on the 1000 block of S. Charles Street: having a gun, loading it and shooting the gun.
Trial Moves Ahead Though Defendant, ‘Not Emotionally Ready’
Davontaye Watkins, 29, was denied a postponement of his murder trial on July 23 by Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Althea M. Handy after saying he was “not emotionally ready” after being found guilty in a different trial two days prior. Watkins is being charged with several counts of first-degree murder and firearm offenses from an incident that occurred in the 900 block of N. Carrollton Avenue on Feb. 16, 2024. Defense attorney Natalie A.
Juror Shortage Postpones Murder, Attempted Murder Trials
Melvin Garcercis Tucker and Richard Holland Jr. saw their trials delayed on July 21. Tucker is charged with murder and firearm violations stemming from a May 2024 incident that occurred in the 3600 block of Leverton Avenue. Holland is being charged with multiple counts of attempted murder, assault and firearm charges from an October 2025 crime in the 200 block of E. North Avenue. Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Dana M.
After 5 Delays, Attempted Murder Jury Selected
After five postponements, on July 16 jury selection is underway in the attempted murder trial of Troy Ayers, 43. According to court documents, on Sep. 30, 2025, Baltimore Police Officers (BPD) officers responded to the 3700 block of Harlem Ave. after a shooting indicating a black pick-up truck left the area with a shattered rear window–officers found shell casings near the scene. Police were notified of a walk-in victim with a gunshot wound to the head several minutes later.
2021 Double Homicide Defendant Takes Plea for Life
On July 7, Raekwon Griffin, 25, took a plea deal for the murders of Brian Palmer, 26, and Darrin Stewart, 33. On Aug. 5, 2021, police responded to the 4300 block of Flowerton Road. and found two victims with gunshot wounds in their car. Three minutes after the fatal shooting, an anonymous 911 call alleged that the suspect who shot and killed the victims got into a white Subaru sedan. Detectives found the vehicle the day after the murders and recovered fingerprints of Griffin’s in the vehicle.
Defendant Sentenced to 80 Years in Attempted Murder Trial
Eddie Murphy, 41, was sentenced for a total of 80 years before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge LaZette C. Ringgold-Kirksey on July 14 for an attempted murder 2025. The term included 30 years for attempted second-degree murder concurrent with 15 years for three counts of firearm use in a felony or violent crime and 30 years for two counts of attempted robbery with a dangerous weapon. He was also sentenced to serve a consecutive five years for firearm possession with a felony conviction.
Mixed Verdict in Park Heights Co-Defendant Murder Trial
A jury delivered a mixed verdict July 1 for two co-defendants charged in a fatal shooting that occurred last March in Northwest Baltimore Darius Bell, 33, and Joseph Hubbard, 35, were each charged with multiple counts of murder and related firearm offenses in connection to the death of 30-year-old Christopher Banks, who was shot to death at a corner store on the 5400 block of Park Heights Avenue.
Morrell Park Shooting Defendant Rejects Plea, Opts for Trial
Shooting defendant Brian Bruce, 43, rejected a plea offer for life, suspending all but 40 years on June 25, opting instead for a jury trial. The plea also included five years of supervised probation. In rejecting the offer, defense attorney Christopher O’Meara informed the court that today was the defense’s “first time hearing the offer.” Bruce is charged with attempted murder, first-degree assault, firearm use in a felony violent crime and related gun offenses in connection to a Dec.
Final Defendant in Seton Hill Home Invasion Takes Plea Deal
The last of three defendants in an armed Seton Hill home invasion took a plea deal on June 23 before Baltimore City Circuit Judge Lawrence P. Fletcher-Hill. Brian Strawder, 34, is charged with multiple counts of attempted murder, assault, conspiracy, and home invasion in connection to the incident, which occurred late night on Oct. 19, 2023. The two other defendants, Kateira Womack, 33, and Phillip McCoy, 34, previously accepted pleas.
Mistrial Declared in Family Dollar Murder After Juror Says, ‘The Defendant is Cooked’
A mistrial was declared June 16 in the case of Braxton Day, 40, after the court was informed that at least one juror on the panel had researched the case. According to Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Jeannie J. Hong, the juror told fellow members of the panel that, “The defendant is cooked.” Day is charged with manslaughter, firearm use in a felony violent crime, having a handgun on his person and firearm possession without a serial number.
Opening Arguments in Brooklyn Murder Case
Opening Arguments in Brooklyn Murder Case June 12 — Calista Sybrant Opening statements were presented June 11 in the trial of Ronald Hall, 49, a man charged with the shooting and killing of Albert Manning, 37, on May 11, 2025. Hall’s case is being argued before Baltimore City Circuit Court Judge Althea M. Handy, and he is charged with one count of first-degree murder, one count of firearm use in a felony violent crime and two counts of firearm possession with a felony conviction.
LinkedIn is the New Instagram
LinkedIn. What is it and why has it been popping up more and more over the last few years? LinkedIn is the “world’s largest professional network.” It is used to connect people professionally through jobs or internships, or even help people with advice and skills they need to succeed in their careers or life. But recently, the platform has started to feel different. Much like Instagram, users now post on LinkedIn daily, where they can share updates, accomplishments, personal stories and more.
5 Interview Questions to Always Be Prepared For
Interviews are stressful. They’re a first impression and they stick with you throughout your time at a company. But preparing for them can ease the tension you might feel. What is your biggest weakness? Now this one is complicated. Nobody wants to tell a potential future employer that they have any weaknesses. It almost seems like a trick. But, be honest. Tell them about something you’re not great at and then show them how you can turn that weakness into a strength.
Why Students Should Always Attend Office Hours
Office hours can feel intimidating or unnecessary. Some students may assume office hours are only for those who may be struggling, while others may feel too busy to attend. However, office hours are one of the most valuable academic resources that are often overlooked. University of Maryland Adjunct Professor David Lightman said meeting with professors outside of class allows students to ask probing questions. “It’s a good chance to talk to the teacher…we’re here to serve,” Lightman said.
How to Dress Fashionably for a Corporate Lifestyle
Did you just get your first corporate internship or job? Stressed about what outfits to wear? Wondering what is appropriate in a corporate environment? Walking into a corporate environment for the first time can feel intimidating and an outfit should not add to the stress. “I want to seem professional but it’s hard when I don’t know where to start,” said junior marketing and business management student Jenna Vesper. Another Maryland student agreed.
Is Law School Actually Worth It?
Ever thought that maybe you were so argumentative you could be a good lawyer? What about an extra three years of school? Maybe the LSAT and Bar can’t be that hard? The reality of law school comes down to three major things: cost, salary and work-life balance. For example, let’s take the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, located in Baltimore. The average tuition at this school for an in-state student is $37,830, not including fees, book costs or living expenses.
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