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Maryland ACA plan premiums will rise 14.6% next year

The increase is the second year in a row the state has seen substantial increases to premiums. Last year, premium rates increased 13.4%. The increases over the last two years have been hefty compared to usual rate increases that hovered around 8%.

Pokes in the Pros: Granderson’s Saints Pull off Upset

LARAMIE — One former University of Wyoming Cowboy helped pull off one of the biggest upsets of Week 1 in the National Football League. Another former Cowboy did the same in Week 2. Defensive end Carl Granderson was all over the field in New Orleans’ 24-17 road victory over…

PHOTOS: Towson takes down Penn 4-3

Towson defeated the University of Pennsylvania 4-3 on Sunday. Forward Delfina Larripa had a hat trick in the victory. The Tigers’ record is 3-5 after the win. Their next matchup is slated for Friday at 3:00 p.m. against Fairfield at TU Field Hockey Complex.

Baltimore Orioles owner says if you want to be loved, don't buy a sports team

NPR's Juana Summers talks with David Rubenstein, a Baltimore native, philanthropist and investor who leads an ownership group that acquired the Baltimore Orioles in 2024.

October 2026 Tarotscopes

Air Signs — Aquarius, Gemini, Libra The Fool + Knight of Cups rx + The Hermit rx The hints may have started to appear last month, air signs, but October is further confirmation that you’re about to enter a new era. You have to take the leap. Or maybe you have, and the reality of…

Economic Development Commission meeting cancelled

Baltimore’s St. Agnes Ascension nurses ratify union contract after years of fighting

The contract will give the nearly 600 nurses at St. Agnes Ascension a five to six percent pay increase over three years, protection against mass layoffs and an end to the practice of forcing nurses to cover units outside of their expertise.

Now Hiring: Custodian

The Town of Bel Air is hiring for the position of Custodian.

Now Hiring: Police Officer

The Town of Bel Air seeks to hire a Police Officer.

Utilities push back on new energy cost-saving measures in Maryland

This year’s Utility RELIEF Act promised a slew of changes and funding initiatives to help lower Marylanders’ utility bills, like temporarily reducing an energy surcharge come next year. But Maryland’s big four utility companies are still requesting rate increases and fighting one…

Maryland health officials are watching illegal markets as kratom products are restricted

Officials at the Rapid Analysis of Drugs are keeping an eye on if demand for the drug will emerge on the black market and the potential for other adulterants to be added to the drug. The state regulated kratom in 2024 and banned 7-OH in July. Kratom can still be bought, but only…

Catch Up on Season 1 of The Open Agenda Podcast!

Season 1 of The Open Agenda is officially in the books! Missed an episode? Now is the perfect time to catch up. Listen or watch The Open Agenda on your favorite platform: https://lnk.bio/TheOpenAgenda