News in Baltimore
Maryland fiscal leaders bump state revenue estimate, $3B budget shortfall still to come
The Maryland Board of Revenue Estimates raised its last earnings estimate by $320 million, bringing the state’s total anticipated revenue to more than $27.4 billion. But that’s a 1% decline compared to last fiscal year, and a multi-billion-dollar structural deficit is still…
GPB News
Published September 27Sunday Puzzle: So-so
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe and WYPR listener Katherine Jakuta of Baltimore, Maryland play the puzzle with Weekend Edition puzzle master Will Shortz.
WVIA Public Media
Published September 27Sunday Puzzle: So-so
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe and WYPR listener Katherine Jakuta of Baltimore, Maryland play the puzzle with Weekend Edition puzzle master Will Shortz.
Philadelphia Weekly
Published September 26Baltimore Middle School Teacher Charged With Trafficking Chester County Teen
Rogie Legaspi, 56, a Baltimore middle school teacher, faces trafficking and assault charges after a two-year abuse case in Chester County.
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%.
Baltimore nonprofit brings trees and jobs to underserved communities – all while fighting climate change
The Baltimore Tree Trust is not only planting thousands of trees across Charm City, but it’s providing hands-on workforce development to members of the community. Over the next two years, the organization is looking to create 900 new tree wells in South and West Baltimore
Baltimore filmmaker Marnie Ellen Hertzler previews her latest film ahead of the 2026 New/Next Film Festival
WYPR’s Taylor Holbrooks sat down with Marnie Ellen Hertzler, the director of New/Next Film Festival's 2026 opening night film.
Maryland missing out on $42 million in Medicaid payments
Over the last four years, Maryland has missed out on about $42 million in Medicaid payments from local health departments and providers, according to a new Office of Legislative Audits report evaluating the Maryland Department of Health’s Inspector General.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore creates data center review task force, wants to end tax exemption
Gov. Moore signed an executive order Wednesday that creates the Maryland Data Center Accountability Task Force, which will judge new projects based on energy demand and community impact. He is also asking the state legislature to repeal the Data Center Sales and Use Tax…
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…
Black Crossword: September 23, 2026
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.