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Author: Staff Writer

Former Maryland Police Chief Sentenced in Arson Case: A Test of Accountability and Public Trust

By MDBayNews Staff David Michael Crawford, a once-respected law-enforcement leader in Maryland, has been sentenced to 55...

Staff Writer
February 14, 2026

From “Evidence-Based Decisions” to CPS Referrals: The Nancy Krause Contradiction

By MDBayNews Staff The controversy surrounding Nancy Krause’s testimony in Calvert County is not just about political...

Staff Writer
February 14, 2026

Maryland’s “Safest Cities” List Raises Bigger Questions About Crime Transparency

By MDBayNews Staff A new ranking highlighted by Patch — “These Are MD’s 10 Safest Cities, New Ranking Says” — is...

Staff Writer
February 14, 2026

Montgomery County Floats “Targeted” Property Tax Hike — After Years of Budget Growth

By MDBayNews Staff Montgomery County leaders are now openly acknowledging what many residents have suspected for months:...

Staff Writer
February 14, 2026

Maryland Voting Rights Act Push Raises Questions About Scope, Cost, and Local Control

By MDBayNews Staff ANNAPOLIS — A coalition of voting rights groups gathered in Annapolis this week urging swift passage...

Staff Writer
February 13, 2026

Maryland Supreme Court to Weigh Scope of Anti-SLAPP Protections in Clipper Mill Case

By MDBayNews Staff Maryland’s highest court is set to take up a case that could reshape how far the state’s anti-SLAPP...

Staff Writer
February 13, 2026

Green Party Ticket Pushes “Build Your Own Job” Amendment to Maryland UI Bill

By MDBayNews Staff ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The Ellis/Andrews gubernatorial campaign is urging lawmakers to amend House Bill...

Staff Writer
February 13, 2026

Wootton High Shooting: Ghost Guns, Accomplice Liability, and What Maryland Law Says Comes Next

By MDBayNews Staff The February 9 shooting at Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville has once again thrust Montgomery...

Staff Writer
February 13, 2026

Green Party’s Andy Ellis Shrugs Off Moore Speech, Pushes “Two-Party Trap” Narrative

By MDBayNews Staff ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Green Party gubernatorial candidate Andy Ellis responded Thursday to Governor Wes...

Staff Writer
February 12, 2026

Navy Veteran Ben Hightower Launches Campaign for Maryland Senate in District 9

ELLICOTT CITY, Md. (MDBayNews) — A 20-year U.S. Navy veteran is entering the race for Maryland State Senate in District...

Staff Writer
February 12, 2026

C&O Canal Completes Great Falls Development Plan—Vision Meets Accountability Test

By MDBayNews Staff The National Park Service has finalized a long-awaited Development Concept Plan for the Great Falls area...

Staff Writer
February 12, 2026

Brenda M. Diaz Calls for Return of School Resource Officers in MCPS

By MDBayNews Staff As Montgomery County Public Schools continues to grapple with student safety concerns following the...

Staff Writer
February 12, 2026

Myrick Blasts Moore’s State of the State as “Fabrication, Misdirection, and Blame”

By MDBayNews Staff Republican gubernatorial candidate John Myrick sharply criticized Governor Wes Moore’s 2026 State of...

Staff Writer
February 11, 2026

Wicomico County Executive 2026: A Rematch on the Eastern Shore

By MDBayNews Staff The 2026 race for Wicomico County Executive is officially underway — and for now, it’s a familiar...

Staff Writer
February 11, 2026

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