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Florida becomes first state to sue OpenAI over child safety risks

June 2, 2026

Florida sued OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman, accusing the company of misrepresenting the safety of its ChatGPT platform. The post Florida becomes first state...

Charles County Department Of Social Services Hosting Family Resource Event This Weekend

June 2, 2026

Pet Of The Week: Tinkerbell Brings Big Personality, Snuggles To St. Mary’s Shelter

June 2, 2026

Diggs, Mudd and La Plata Place at State MESA Day

June 2, 2026

Calvert County Animal Shelter Appeals for Partner to Aid Fearful Dog

June 2, 2026

State Roundup: Will Maryland sign up for federal school voucher program?; candidate calls for second mail-in ballot do-over; Maryland woman, held by ICE for...

June 2, 2026

Small Business Spotlight

Small Business Spotlight

Summer Meadows Pet Spa Named Best Cat Groomer in Maryland for 2026

May 31, 2026

TOL Bespoke Dressmakers Named Best Dressmaker and Alterations in Maryland for 2026

May 31, 2026

Stitch Your Legacy Named Best Sewing and Crochet Studio in Maryland for 2026

May 31, 2026

Three Little Birds Sewing Co. Named Best Sewing Studio in Maryland for 2026

May 31, 2026

Economic Development

Economic Development

Maryland Small Business Grants Available in 2026: Complete Funding Guide

April 25, 2026

Economic Development

Maryland’s Small Business Sector Shows Resilience Amid Economic Headwinds

April 14, 2026

Healthcare & Medical

Youth Mental Health Corps embarks on Year Two in Maryland after strong inaugural year

Man Flown to Trauma Center With Serious Injuries After Vehicle Runs Over Motorcyclist in Mechanicsville

Johns Hopkins University begins construction of a residence hall and dining facility on its Homewood campus

7 Public Health Trends That Could Shape Healthier Communities Across Maryland

UM Charles Regional Medical Center Recognized Among Nation’s Cleanest Hospitals

It’s time to bring MD’s medical records law into the digital era

MD dumps Moody’s a year after it downgraded state’s bonds

May 29, 2026

‘AI won’t take your job’ and other things CEOs say before the layoffs

May 29, 2026

People & Promotions

Events & Networking

State Roundup: Will Maryland sign up for federal school voucher program?; candidate calls for second mail-in ballot do-over; Maryland woman, held by ICE for...

June 2, 2026

Executive Director

June 2, 2026

Monday Afternoon Headlines: Baltimore homicides down 23% from last year; Notre Dame of Maryland University names new president; Maryland party switch campaign targets closed...

June 1, 2026

Notre Dame of Maryland names new president

June 1, 2026

Tech

MD dumps Moody’s a year after it downgraded state’s bonds

May 29, 2026

‘AI won’t take your job’ and other things CEOs say before the layoffs

May 29, 2026

Baltimore Police launch ‘neurodivergent individuals database.’ Advocates are wary.

May 28, 2026

It’s time to bring MD’s medical records law into the digital era

May 28, 2026

Maryland’s school cell-phone law earns good grade, but will it make a difference?

May 27, 2026

FTC Sends Warning to AI “Nudify” Companies Over Nonconsensual Content

May 22, 2026

News

Events & Networking

Calvert County Animal Shelter Appeals for Partner to Aid Fearful Dog

June 2, 2026

Events & Networking

Tuesday Morning Headlines: Drought persists in Maryland despite rains; State gas tax to increase on July 1; 11 illegal dirt bikes seized in weekend...

June 2, 2026

People & Promotions

Monday Afternoon Headlines: Baltimore homicides down 23% from last year; Notre Dame of Maryland University names new president; Maryland party switch campaign targets closed...

June 1, 2026

5 things to know today, May 22, in Montgomery County

May 22, 2026

5 things to know today, May 26, in Montgomery County

May 26, 2026

5 things to know today, May 27, in Montgomery County

May 27, 2026

5 things to know today, May 29, in Montgomery County

May 29, 2026

61-Year-Old Oxon Hill Man Arrested After Road Rage Shooting in Charles County, Police Recover 5 Handguns

May 29, 2026

Latest news

Why You Need a Personal Injury Attorney for Your Settlement

Maryland Crime Labs Receive $1.3 Million To Tackle DNA Testing Backlogs

Florida becomes first state to sue OpenAI over child safety risks

Charles County Department Of Social Services Hosting Family Resource Event This Weekend

Southern Maryland Counties See Solid Wild Turkey Numbers in Spring Hunt

Maryland Primary Mail-In Ballot Count Starts This Week

Pet Of The Week: Tinkerbell Brings Big Personality, Snuggles To St. Mary’s Shelter

Diggs, Mudd and La Plata Place at State MESA Day

Police Still Searching For Suspect In Salisbury Unsolved Murder Of 10-Year-Old Tyron Colbert, Jr.

Calvert County Animal Shelter Appeals for Partner to Aid Fearful Dog

MD woman held by ICE for 25 days, despite citizenship proof, gets a passport

State Roundup: Will Maryland sign up for federal school voucher program?; candidate calls for second mail-in ballot do-over; Maryland woman, held by ICE for...