NEW: The IRS has scrutinized Baltimore nonprofit Second Chance, its appraiser and donors for years. Donors have been writing off their entire homes, rather than just salvaged materials. Tax guys say, uh, no.
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For-profit house parties are raging in Maryland's suburbs. Lawmakers in Howard and Montgomery counties are taking steps to crack down on the practice, which shares close ties to the short-term rental industry.

Amid spat with mayor, theater owner wants another chance to bring historic Havre de Grace venue up to code

NEW: Baltimore students told about their experiences with violence and harassment on the way to school in the state's only district without yellow bus service for middle and high schoolers.

@lizbowie.bsky.social and I on what students are facing every day

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The talks reveal the extent of the federal government’s efforts to push for change in one of Maryland’s so-called “sanctuary” jurisdictions.

NEWS: Beloved Baltimore nonprofit Second Chance is tangling with the IRS.
Via @lillianreed.bsky.social in @thebaltimorebanner.com
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I started covering Howard County about six months ago. Almost immediately, people started telling me about "City Hall."

It turned out to be a Columbia Starbucks.

I sat down w/ Gov. Wes Moore and talked about the Trump administration, and his role in the Democratic response.

"I don’t think it’s my job to tell the Democratic Party how to find itself," he told me. He wants to focus instead on protecting Marylanders.

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NEW INVESTIGATION 🚍:

Baltimore City is the only district in the state that doesn't offer most students a yellow bus ride after elementary school.

When that policy collided with school choice, it turned getting to class on time into a nightmare.

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President Donald Trump's administration called its buyout offer to federal workers a "fork in the road."

One Marylander bought utensils from a thrift store and handed them out at Tuesday night’s federal workers forum in Howard County. She said “I don’t want your damn fork."

In all, 9 women from 5 different high-end spas have shared allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior by the Ravens Justin Tucker with @thebaltimorebanner.com. www.thebaltimorebanner.com/sports/raven...

By @justinfenton.bsky.social, @brennasmith.bsky.social and @juliemore19.bsky.social: Ravens' Justin Tucker accused of inappropriate sexual behavior by six massage therapists. (via @thebaltimorebanner.com)

Maryland among states shut out of Medicaid system, health secretary says

Amazon didn’t want Columbia Gateway, so Howard County has a new people-friendly plan

A hedge fund is displeased with the Texas-based developer that owns much of downtown Columbia.

Vigilante mom arrested in Columbia shooting of two teens, police say, @lillianreed.bsky.social reports. (via @thebaltimorebanner.com)

By @lillianreed.bsky.social: What a dispute over Hanukkah lights in Howard County is really about. (via @thebaltimorebanner.com)

Howard County jury awards a record $7.25 million verdict in medical malpractice suit, @lillianreed.bsky.social reports. (via @thebaltimorebanner.com)