In response to Maryland communities crying out for public safety, powerful committee leaders revealed proposed changes to juvenile laws they said were needed to keep some children from falling through the cracks. Lawmakers explained during the Wednesday news conference that the system needed to change. They proposed measures they said will ensure that youths participate in their rehabilitation and will hold state and local officials accountable for outcomes.
A lawyer who successfully halted the distribution of cannabis licenses in New York is now targeting Maryland. California lawyer Jeffrey Jensen filed a lawsuit in federal court on Jan. 26 on behalf of his wife Justyna seeking an injunction to stop the Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA) from distributing any licenses from the 2023 application program. The suit argues that one of Maryland’s three criteria to be eligible for a recreational cannabis license under its social equity program unconstitutionally discriminates against out-of-state applicants.
This week’s guest is Baltimore City Council President Nick Mosby. Council President Mosby joins Center Maryland’s The Lobby Podcast to talk about everything that is happening in Baltimore City.
It’s only natural that when it came time for the squabbling Angelos family to finally strike a deal to sell the Baltimore Orioles, the first question on the minds of fans would be whether the new owner would have Charm City roots or not. The good news is that David Rubenstein, the private-equity billionaire who will have a controlling interest, is a Baltimore native and even a Baltimore City College man.
Finally, a glimmer of hope in Baltimore County. John “Johnny O.” Olszewski, Jr., who’s entering his sixth year as county executive and recently announced plans to run for Congress, has introduced his first bill aimed at bringing the county’s notoriously dysfunctional laws on planning, zoning and development into the 21st century. Bill 3-24 creates a mixed-use zoning designation that overlays other zoning districts, making it easier to develop mixed-use projects in underutilized manufacturing and business districts with access to transportation.
It’s a parent’s nightmare. In November, students at a Baltimore high school ended up in a hospital emergency department. After students reacted to consuming edibles, medical staff stabilized their symptoms and then sent them home — but the story could have ended much differently. Maryland legalized cannabis for adult use in 2023, joining other states. The legalization of cannabis is one of many ways that drug culture has changed in recent decades.
The Baltimore Sun celebrates Black History Month by honoring a wide range of notables who are working to improve the lives, health, education and experiences of all Maryland residents. The third annual 25 Black Marylanders to Watch includes activists and artists, CEOs and presidents, venture startups and adventurous restaurateurs. The names were chosen by The Sun’s editors and reporters, who cover these topics and communities and see the progress these honorees are making in their fields. In addition, we honor five Living Legends, who continue to give back while still leading in their own ways.
Maryland State Treasurer Dereck Davis told Governor Wes Moore that he does not share his excitement regarding the agreement to sell the Orioles. “Nothing against the new owners, but I feel lied to,” Davis said. “I feel misled. We were asked about that Orioles deal, ‘are you up for sale?’ John Angelos came out on Dec. 8 in the Baltimore Banner, categorically denied that they were for sale.”
The owners of an upscale Howard County restaurant that’s long been a destination for business dining and special occasions will undergo a rebranding as part of a larger plan by its owners to expand beyond Maryland. Stanford Grill in Columbia and Rockville, along with Stanford Kitchen in Owings Mills, will soon be called Glenwood’s, its owner Blueridge Restaurant Group disclosed Wednesday. The name change comes as the restaurant group looks to expand its restaurants nationwide.=
A regional veterans court has been approved for Frederick and Washington counties, and a presiding judge is hoping to start hearing cases this summer. “I’m very excited. I’m very happy,” said District 11 Administrative Judge Eric Schaffer. “It’s been a long process.” Last year, Schaffer, an Army veteran, studied the need for a veterans court in District 11, which is Frederick and Washington counties.