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“Too old, too small and too exposed.”
-@govwesmoore.bsky.social on the new location of FBI headquarters
#Maryland is suing the #TrumpAdministration over the relocation. Here’s the full story from CNS's Eddy Calkins:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/06/m...
-@govwesmoore.bsky.social on the new location of FBI headquarters
#Maryland is suing the #TrumpAdministration over the relocation. Here’s the full story from CNS's Eddy Calkins:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/06/m...
Maryland sues Trump administration over FBI HQ relocation
WASHINGTON – The State of Maryland is suing the Trump administration over the relocation of the FBI headquarters. Maryland Governor Wes Moore, Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown, and Pri…
cnsmaryland.org
November 11, 2025 at 9:55 PM
“Too old, too small and too exposed.”
-@govwesmoore.bsky.social on the new location of FBI headquarters
#Maryland is suing the #TrumpAdministration over the relocation. Here’s the full story from CNS's Eddy Calkins:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/06/m...
-@govwesmoore.bsky.social on the new location of FBI headquarters
#Maryland is suing the #TrumpAdministration over the relocation. Here’s the full story from CNS's Eddy Calkins:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/06/m...
On Oct. 1, several new #Maryland laws went into effect. Among them: the Sergeant Patrick Kepp Act, which changed what constitutes reckless, aggressive and negligent driving. It also increased penalties for those offenses.
Story by Alaysia Ezzard.
🔗: cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/04/a...
Story by Alaysia Ezzard.
🔗: cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/04/a...
Drivers convicted of reckless driving in Maryland could now face jail time
The Sergeant Patrick Kepp Act went into effect at the beginning of October, and it reconstitutes what is considered reckless, aggressive and negligent driving in Maryland.
cnsmaryland.org
November 11, 2025 at 7:37 PM
On Oct. 1, several new #Maryland laws went into effect. Among them: the Sergeant Patrick Kepp Act, which changed what constitutes reckless, aggressive and negligent driving. It also increased penalties for those offenses.
Story by Alaysia Ezzard.
🔗: cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/04/a...
Story by Alaysia Ezzard.
🔗: cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/04/a...
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Two @cnsmd.bsky.social student reporters were ousted from an immigration court in Hyattsville, MD, on Oct. 28 and told not to return without proper authorization.
A week later, they came back with a letter from the DOJ saying they didn’t need permission to observe.
A week later, they came back with a letter from the DOJ saying they didn’t need permission to observe.
Student journalists ousted from immigration court in Maryland
Student journalists Lillian Glaros and Ruby Siefken were ordered out of an immigration court in Hyattsville, Maryland, on Oct. 28, …
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November 7, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Two @cnsmd.bsky.social student reporters were ousted from an immigration court in Hyattsville, MD, on Oct. 28 and told not to return without proper authorization.
A week later, they came back with a letter from the DOJ saying they didn’t need permission to observe.
A week later, they came back with a letter from the DOJ saying they didn’t need permission to observe.
“My commitment has been clear since day one – we will explore every avenue possible to make sure #Maryland has fair and representative maps.”
- @govwesmoore.bsky.social, on the launch of a new redistricting commission
Here’s the full story from CNS's Eddy Calkins: cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/04/g...
- @govwesmoore.bsky.social, on the launch of a new redistricting commission
Here’s the full story from CNS's Eddy Calkins: cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/04/g...
Gov. Wes Moore enters Maryland into the redistricting conversation
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Governor Wes Moore has launched a new redistricting commission to explore possible changes to Maryland’s congressional map ahead of the 2026 elections. The move comes as s…
cnsmaryland.org
November 10, 2025 at 2:49 PM
“My commitment has been clear since day one – we will explore every avenue possible to make sure #Maryland has fair and representative maps.”
- @govwesmoore.bsky.social, on the launch of a new redistricting commission
Here’s the full story from CNS's Eddy Calkins: cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/04/g...
- @govwesmoore.bsky.social, on the launch of a new redistricting commission
Here’s the full story from CNS's Eddy Calkins: cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/04/g...
On Wednesday, #SCOTUS heard arguments to determine whether the #TrumpAdministration’s tariffs are legal.
CNS TV reporter Zion Williams has the story: cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/05/u...
CNS TV reporter Zion Williams has the story: cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/05/u...
U.S. Supreme Court hears case to determine the legality of the Trump tariffs
WASHINGTON – Child’s Play Toys and Books says its mission is to bring the best toys to its community. The Trump administration’s tariffs have made that harder. The added import costs have for…
cnsmaryland.org
November 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
On Wednesday, #SCOTUS heard arguments to determine whether the #TrumpAdministration’s tariffs are legal.
CNS TV reporter Zion Williams has the story: cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/05/u...
CNS TV reporter Zion Williams has the story: cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/05/u...
Rep. @raskin.house.gov, D-Maryland, has charged that the #DepartmentofJustice’s investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein case files was halted in January.
The FBI publicly announced the end of its investigation in July.
More here from Mary Burke and Sophia da Silva:
The FBI publicly announced the end of its investigation in July.
More here from Mary Burke and Sophia da Silva:
Maryland’s Raskin says Justice Department killed Epstein probe in January
Visit the post for more.
cnsmaryland.org
November 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Rep. @raskin.house.gov, D-Maryland, has charged that the #DepartmentofJustice’s investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein case files was halted in January.
The FBI publicly announced the end of its investigation in July.
More here from Mary Burke and Sophia da Silva:
The FBI publicly announced the end of its investigation in July.
More here from Mary Burke and Sophia da Silva:
The #Maryland State Department of Education released its annual schools report card. 🎒 📈 Here are some of the key findings from reporter Alexandra Marek:
🔗: cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/04/n...
🔗: cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/04/n...
New Maryland school report card shows small gains
The annual Maryland School Report Card showed overall improvement in school ratings and attendance.
cnsmaryland.org
November 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The #Maryland State Department of Education released its annual schools report card. 🎒 📈 Here are some of the key findings from reporter Alexandra Marek:
🔗: cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/04/n...
🔗: cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/04/n...
Dozens of community members volunteered at The Assistance Center of Towson Churches, a distribution partner of the #Maryland Food Bank, to pack and distribute grocery bags this week.
Story by Mira Beinart :
cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/04/v...
Story by Mira Beinart :
cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/04/v...
Volunteers step up to feed neighbors during ongoing government shutdown
Dozens of community members volunteered at a Towson food bank on Tuesday to pack and distribute bags of groceries amid a surge in demand for food. The Assistance Center of Towson Churches, a distr…
cnsmaryland.org
November 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Dozens of community members volunteered at The Assistance Center of Towson Churches, a distribution partner of the #Maryland Food Bank, to pack and distribute grocery bags this week.
Story by Mira Beinart :
cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/04/v...
Story by Mira Beinart :
cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/04/v...
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What happens when critical infrastructure is carved up and sold off to investors? A new investigation looks at how these firms are capturing our rail networks and prioritizing profits — often at the expense of safety @cnsmd.bsky.social cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/29/p...
PRIVATE TRACKS: How Wall Street is Reshaping the Railroad Industry
Investment firms are quietly taking greater control over America's railroad industry, accumulating large stock positions in railroad operators and buying up companies that lease and manage rail cars o...
cnsmaryland.org
November 3, 2025 at 6:38 PM
What happens when critical infrastructure is carved up and sold off to investors? A new investigation looks at how these firms are capturing our rail networks and prioritizing profits — often at the expense of safety @cnsmd.bsky.social cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/29/p...
The CDC changed the #COVID-19 vaccination guidelines recently, creating some confusion and concern. Here’s what you need to know from CNS TV reporter Kiliane Gateau.
What Marylanders should know about getting vaccines this year
HYATTSVILLE, Md. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its COVID-19 and flu vaccine guidelines, leaving many Marylanders wondering what has changed. Questions remain about eligib…
cnsmaryland.org
November 3, 2025 at 2:49 PM
The CDC changed the #COVID-19 vaccination guidelines recently, creating some confusion and concern. Here’s what you need to know from CNS TV reporter Kiliane Gateau.
Happy Halloween! 🎃
We'd like to treat you to a new data analysis on scary movies from CNS reporter Molecule Jongwilai, who dove deep into The Movie Database to research horror movies released between 1950 and 2022. 📈 📊 👻
Check it out:
cnsmaryland.org/interactives...
We'd like to treat you to a new data analysis on scary movies from CNS reporter Molecule Jongwilai, who dove deep into The Movie Database to research horror movies released between 1950 and 2022. 📈 📊 👻
Check it out:
cnsmaryland.org/interactives...
Spooky season isn't just in October: Examining the data around horror movies
Capital News Service analyzed data about horror movies released between 1950 and 2022 and found five interesting facts about these spooky films that help us understand them a little better.
cnsmaryland.org
October 31, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Happy Halloween! 🎃
We'd like to treat you to a new data analysis on scary movies from CNS reporter Molecule Jongwilai, who dove deep into The Movie Database to research horror movies released between 1950 and 2022. 📈 📊 👻
Check it out:
cnsmaryland.org/interactives...
We'd like to treat you to a new data analysis on scary movies from CNS reporter Molecule Jongwilai, who dove deep into The Movie Database to research horror movies released between 1950 and 2022. 📈 📊 👻
Check it out:
cnsmaryland.org/interactives...
Visit Hyattsville Immigration Court and you might see members of St. Camillus Catholic Church outside, joined in prayer.
Below, CNS reporter Ruby Siefken describes the scene. Video by Mia Ferraro.
#Maryland #MarylandNews #immigration
Below, CNS reporter Ruby Siefken describes the scene. Video by Mia Ferraro.
#Maryland #MarylandNews #immigration
October 31, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Visit Hyattsville Immigration Court and you might see members of St. Camillus Catholic Church outside, joined in prayer.
Below, CNS reporter Ruby Siefken describes the scene. Video by Mia Ferraro.
#Maryland #MarylandNews #immigration
Below, CNS reporter Ruby Siefken describes the scene. Video by Mia Ferraro.
#Maryland #MarylandNews #immigration
#BREAKING:
@govwesmoore.bsky.social directs $10 million towards food banks amid cuts to SNAP
Read more here from Sandra Smith:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/30/g...
@govwesmoore.bsky.social directs $10 million towards food banks amid cuts to SNAP
Read more here from Sandra Smith:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/30/g...
Gov. Moore directs $10 million towards food banks amid cuts to SNAP
Gov. Wes Moore declared a state of emergency on Oct. 30, two days ahead of the cuts to Maryland’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
cnsmaryland.org
October 30, 2025 at 8:48 PM
#BREAKING:
@govwesmoore.bsky.social directs $10 million towards food banks amid cuts to SNAP
Read more here from Sandra Smith:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/30/g...
@govwesmoore.bsky.social directs $10 million towards food banks amid cuts to SNAP
Read more here from Sandra Smith:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/30/g...
It has been 4 weeks since the #GovernmentShutdown. Next week it will mark the longest shutdown in history.
Holliday Woodard is back with the update on what’s being done to end it.
Holliday Woodard is back with the update on what’s being done to end it.
October 30, 2025 at 7:46 PM
It has been 4 weeks since the #GovernmentShutdown. Next week it will mark the longest shutdown in history.
Holliday Woodard is back with the update on what’s being done to end it.
Holliday Woodard is back with the update on what’s being done to end it.
Advocates are raising awareness of an increase in sexual assaults ahead of this #Halloween weekend.
CNS video reporter Rachel Brock looked into what students on campus are doing to ensure student safety:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/28/a...
CNS video reporter Rachel Brock looked into what students on campus are doing to ensure student safety:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/28/a...
Advocates raise awareness of increase in sexual assaults ahead of Halloween weekend
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – As Halloween weekend approaches, University of Maryland student leaders are emphasizing sexual assault awareness and prevention. Student government representatives Pragya …
cnsmaryland.org
October 30, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Advocates are raising awareness of an increase in sexual assaults ahead of this #Halloween weekend.
CNS video reporter Rachel Brock looked into what students on campus are doing to ensure student safety:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/28/a...
CNS video reporter Rachel Brock looked into what students on campus are doing to ensure student safety:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/28/a...
Yesterday, federal officials ordered two of our reporters out of immigration court and barred them from observing future proceedings until they get permission from the #TrumpAdministration.
Read more here:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/28/l...
Read more here:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/28/l...
Local immigration court ousts reporters from hearings
HYATTSVILLE, Md. – Federal officials ordered two reporters out of immigration court on Tuesday and barred them from observing future proceedings until they get permission from the Trump administration...
cnsmaryland.org
October 29, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Yesterday, federal officials ordered two of our reporters out of immigration court and barred them from observing future proceedings until they get permission from the #TrumpAdministration.
Read more here:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/28/l...
Read more here:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/28/l...
As of Oct. 1, #Maryland’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education, or SNAP-Ed, has been defunded following President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.”
cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/23/m...
cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/23/m...
Maryland’s SNAP-Ed program defunded at the expense of low-income families
As of Oct. 1, Maryland’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education, or SNAP-Ed, has been defunded following President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” SNAP-Ed provides SNAP participants, low…
cnsmaryland.org
October 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
As of Oct. 1, #Maryland’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education, or SNAP-Ed, has been defunded following President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.”
cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/23/m...
cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/23/m...
How is the #GovernmentShutdown affecting airports? During last Wednesday and early Thursday, FlightAware reported 3,321 delayed flights and 51 cancellations.
Here’s what Washington area travelers are saying.
Story by Holliday Woodard and Peter Riccio:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/23/a...
Here’s what Washington area travelers are saying.
Story by Holliday Woodard and Peter Riccio:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/23/a...
A ‘gamble’: Washington area airport travelers worry about shutdown’s impact on flights
Three weeks into the government shutdown, travelers have mixed feelings about flying in and out of the nation’s capital.
cnsmaryland.org
October 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
How is the #GovernmentShutdown affecting airports? During last Wednesday and early Thursday, FlightAware reported 3,321 delayed flights and 51 cancellations.
Here’s what Washington area travelers are saying.
Story by Holliday Woodard and Peter Riccio:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/23/a...
Here’s what Washington area travelers are saying.
Story by Holliday Woodard and Peter Riccio:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/23/a...
It’s that time again! Maryland women’s basketball returns to the court Nov. 3. They’ll open the season ranked No. 10 in the nation.
Learn more about the team – and its new international players – in this report from Benjamin Kauffman:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/24/m...
Learn more about the team – and its new international players – in this report from Benjamin Kauffman:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/24/m...
Maryland women’s basketball opens the season ranked No. 10 in the country
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – College basketball returns to action next week, and Maryland women’s basketball opens the season ranked for the 16th straight season. Today is media day, and Maryland Head…
cnsmaryland.org
October 28, 2025 at 6:48 PM
It’s that time again! Maryland women’s basketball returns to the court Nov. 3. They’ll open the season ranked No. 10 in the nation.
Learn more about the team – and its new international players – in this report from Benjamin Kauffman:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/24/m...
Learn more about the team – and its new international players – in this report from Benjamin Kauffman:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/24/m...
“There are going to be bills that don’t get paid this month.”
Amid the ongoing federal government shutdown, #Maryland's federal workers are feeling the strain.
Read the story by Lillian Glaros:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/16/a...
Amid the ongoing federal government shutdown, #Maryland's federal workers are feeling the strain.
Read the story by Lillian Glaros:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/16/a...
Amid federal shutdown, Marylanders worry about paying the bills
Some workers are concerned about how to pay for their most basic needs.
cnsmaryland.org
October 27, 2025 at 1:49 PM
“There are going to be bills that don’t get paid this month.”
Amid the ongoing federal government shutdown, #Maryland's federal workers are feeling the strain.
Read the story by Lillian Glaros:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/16/a...
Amid the ongoing federal government shutdown, #Maryland's federal workers are feeling the strain.
Read the story by Lillian Glaros:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/16/a...
In #Frederick, a Hispanic Heritage Month festival carried on despite fears of immigration raids. Attendees say their cultural pride cannot be silenced.
Read the story by Aline Behar Kado:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/15/f...
Read the story by Aline Behar Kado:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/15/f...
Hispanic heritage festival carries on despite fear of immigration raids
Counties and cultural organizations around the state have cancelled or scaled back events around Hispanic Heritage Month for fear of being targeted by immigration enforcement. But some organizers s…
cnsmaryland.org
October 22, 2025 at 1:24 PM
In #Frederick, a Hispanic Heritage Month festival carried on despite fears of immigration raids. Attendees say their cultural pride cannot be silenced.
Read the story by Aline Behar Kado:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/15/f...
Read the story by Aline Behar Kado:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/15/f...
“Love, not hate, makes America great.”
In #DC, protesters joined millions nationwide for the #Nokings rally. Through their peaceful show of political civility, protesters say they are fighting authoritarianism.
Read the story by Isabella Gonzalez:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/20/d...
In #DC, protesters joined millions nationwide for the #Nokings rally. Through their peaceful show of political civility, protesters say they are fighting authoritarianism.
Read the story by Isabella Gonzalez:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/20/d...
DC’s No Kings rally brings out peaceful protesters
Many attendees in Washington Saturday went as families, taking small children and pushing strollers. Kevin Gilligan, 38, who attended with his wife and young son, explained why he took his child to…
cnsmaryland.org
October 21, 2025 at 6:29 PM
“Love, not hate, makes America great.”
In #DC, protesters joined millions nationwide for the #Nokings rally. Through their peaceful show of political civility, protesters say they are fighting authoritarianism.
Read the story by Isabella Gonzalez:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/20/d...
In #DC, protesters joined millions nationwide for the #Nokings rally. Through their peaceful show of political civility, protesters say they are fighting authoritarianism.
Read the story by Isabella Gonzalez:
cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/20/d...
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Another day in the life! Come with #merrillmade master's student Ghaiesha Legrand as a @cnsmd.bsky.social audience engagement editor! 🤳
At Merrill, students gain a wide-range of REAL journalism experiences, including as content creators and social media editors.
Thanks for sharing your day!
At Merrill, students gain a wide-range of REAL journalism experiences, including as content creators and social media editors.
Thanks for sharing your day!
October 20, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Another day in the life! Come with #merrillmade master's student Ghaiesha Legrand as a @cnsmd.bsky.social audience engagement editor! 🤳
At Merrill, students gain a wide-range of REAL journalism experiences, including as content creators and social media editors.
Thanks for sharing your day!
At Merrill, students gain a wide-range of REAL journalism experiences, including as content creators and social media editors.
Thanks for sharing your day!
Invasive spotted lanternflies are taking over #Maryland. First seen in the state in 2018, the species has now spread throughout 20 out of 23 counties, according to the Maryland Department of Agriculture.
cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/12/s...
cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/12/s...
Spotted lanternflies are everywhere – what you can do
Over the past few months, invasive spotted lanternflies have emerged in massive numbers across Maryland.
cnsmaryland.org
October 21, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Invasive spotted lanternflies are taking over #Maryland. First seen in the state in 2018, the species has now spread throughout 20 out of 23 counties, according to the Maryland Department of Agriculture.
cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/12/s...
cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/12/s...