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Former NIH scientist sues Trump administration, claims illegal firing over research cuts

National Institutes of Health · Maryland

Former NIH scientist sues Trump administration, claims illegal firing over research cuts

81% Center coverage: 57 sources

A former leading scientist at the National Institutes of Health has sued the Trump administration, saying she was illegally fired for warning that research cuts were endangering patients and public health.See the Story

Maryland to consider slavery reparations after Gov. Wes Moore’s veto is overridden — Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images via Getty Images

Maryland Politics · Maryland

Maryland to consider slavery reparations after Gov. Wes Moore’s veto is overridden

46% Left coverage: 22 sources

Maryland will create a commission to study potential reparations for slavery after lawmakers voted Tuesday to override a veto by Gov. Wes Moore — currently the nation’s only Black governor — that disappointed many fellow Democrats.See the Story

Peña-Melnyk Makes as History as New Maryland House Speaker

Prince George · Annapolis

Peña-Melnyk Makes as History as New Maryland House Speaker

58% Left coverage: 12 sources

Del. Joseline Peña-Melnyk was elected as the next Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates, making history as the first Afro-Latina and first immigrant to lead either chamber of the state legislature.See the Story

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RNC, Maryland GOP Sue State Alleging some Counties Have Too Many Registered Voters

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RNC, Maryland GOP Sue State Alleging some Counties Have Too Many Registered Voters

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Family Facing HOA Fines After Refusing to Remove Christmas Decorations

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Family Facing HOA Fines After Refusing to Remove Christmas Decorations

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BPD on scene of police-involved shooting, department says

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

Baltimore police are at the scene of a police-involved shooting, the department said in a post on X.Baltimore, MD · Baltimore See the Story

Kent County gets frosted: First snow of season delivers 2-4 inches

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

CHESTERTOWN — Kent County experienced its first snowfall for December 2025, bringing 2-4 inches across the region.Chestertown · Chestertown See the Story

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Proposed College Football Playoff expansion threatens the Army-Navy Game (Annapolis Capital): https://www.capitalgazette.com/2025/12/16/proposed-college-football-playoff-expansion-threatens-army-navy-game/College Football · Annapolis See the Story

Former NIH leader Jeanne Marrazzo sues administration over termination

Coverage: 2 sources

NIH has seen high turnover in its leadership. Marrazzo, who led allergy and infectious diseases, is the first to sue over their termination.Bethesda, Maryland · Bethesda See the Story

Maryland to consider slavery reparations after Gov. Wes Moore’s veto is overridden

46% Left coverage: 22 sources

Maryland will create a commission to study potential reparations for slavery after lawmakers voted Tuesday to override a veto by Gov. Wes Moore — currently the nation’s only Black governor — that disappointed many fellow Democrats.Maryland Politics · Maryland See the Story

World’s Largest Wind-Powered Ro-Ro Arrives in Baltimore

The world’s largest wind-powered, industrial-scale, roll on/roll off vessel Neoliner Origin has returned for its second visit to the only U.S. port it is calling, the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore.The ship, which uses sails as main propulsion…Baltimore, MD · Baltimore See the Story

Police: Woman killed, four others injured in Northeast Baltimore shooting

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

A woman has died in a shooting that also left four men injured in Northeast Baltimore Monday night.Baltimore, MD · Baltimore See the Story

Former NIH scientist sues Trump administration, claims illegal firing over research cuts

81% Center coverage: 57 sources

A former leading scientist at the National Institutes of Health has sued the Trump administration, saying she was illegally fired for warning that research cuts were endangering patients and public health.National Institutes of Health · Maryland See the Story

Engineers and Grandmasters Alike Followed the Moves of Chess Across Wires

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The 1844 Washington–Baltimore telegraph chess match started remote play, inspiring later international competitions, teletype games, and massive online platforms today.Chess · Baltimore See the Story

Son who stabbed his mom to death in argument over her car is jailed for 72 years

100% Left coverage: 2 sources

Lorena Royster's stepdaughter welcomes sentence, which prosecutors had requested, saying the number 72 'is going to forever be etched' in the mind of her brother Reginald EnglishAmericas · Maryland See the Story