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From left: Senator Mike McKay (R-Allegany, Washington and Garrett Counties), Delegate Heather Bagnall (D-Anne Arundel County), Senator Benjamin Cardin, Senator Malcolm Augustine (D-Prince George’s County); Delegate Bonnie Cullison (D-Montgomery County); Mary Backley, CEO, Maryland Dental Action Coalition (Philip Weber Photography)
Mar 30, 2026

MDAC recognizes Ben Cardin with Oral Health Advocacy award

Maryland Dental Action Coalition presented the inaugural Senator Benjamin L. Cardin Oral Health Advocacy Lifetime Achievement Award to Senator Cardin in honor of his advocacy to improve the oral health of Marylanders.

Statewide elected officials joined local leaders for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of The SquashWise Center at the site of Batimore’s Historic Greyhound Station on Feb. 23, 2026, in Baltimore. (Jill Fannon Photography)
Feb 24, 2026

The SquashWise Center opens in former Baltimore Greyhound Station

Baltimore nonprofit SquashWise officially opened The SquashWise Center at the site of Batimore’s historic Greyhound Station on Feb. 23.

Ben and Myrna Cardin will join school leaders to provide strategic direction for programming that suits the newly launched Ben and Myrna Cardin Center for Civic Engagement & Civil Discourse. (Towson University)
Sep 24, 2025

Towson University launches center promoting civil discourse

Towson University announced it has launched a hub focusing on fostering respectful dialogue, advancing civil discourse.

Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman
Jun 23, 2025

Despite election win, new MD Democratic Party chair can’t take over just yet

The Maryland Democratic Party has elected Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman as its next chair, but he can't yet assume the role.

Baltimore Community Lending's new headquarters will be at 301 N. Calvert St. in downtown Baltimore. (Ned Fields/BCL)
May 30, 2025

Baltimore Community Lending moving headquarters downtown

Baltimore Community Lending, which provides assistance to small businesses in underserved communities, moved its headquarters.

The J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building is seen June 9, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Nov 10, 2023

Maryland officials celebrate landing FBI headquarters, blast director’s criticisms

Maryland state and federal officials blasted FBI Director Christopher Wray’s criticism of the site-selection process.

Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., participates in the House Oversight and Accountability Committee's hearing about Congressional oversight of Washington, D.C., on March 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Jun 6, 2023

Democrats await Raskin’s decision on Senate race

If he decides to run for U.S. Senate, Rep. Jamie Raskin could shake up what has so far has been seen as a two-candidate Democratic primary for the Maryland seat.

Md. metro counties keeping most COVID restrictions in place
May 15, 2023

Alsobrooks touts growing coalition days into Senate race

Less than one week into her campaign for U.S. Senate, Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks has a coalition of Democratic officials backing her.

Police in Maryland accused of rubber-stamping use of force
May 9, 2023

Alsobrooks joins field of Md. Democrats seeking U.S. Senate seat in 2024

Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks on Tuesday joined the Democratic field to succeed longtime U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin, who last week said he wouldn’t seek reelection in 2024.

Former State Sen. Michael Mitchell, the son of Juanita Jackson Mitchell, stands outside her former office in Baltimore's Upton neighborhood as members of the city's federal delegation announce funding to restore the building. (Madeleine O'Neill/The Daily Record)
Apr 17, 2023

Baltimore office of trailblazing Black lawyer to be restored

Baltimore's federal delegation stood in front of boarded-up bay windows to announce $1.75 million in funding that will help restore a historic law office in the city's Upton neighborhood.

Cardin condemns Senate vote on witnesses in impeachment trial
Feb 3, 2020

Cardin condemns Senate vote on witnesses in impeachment trial

History will render a harsh judgment on the U.S. Senate’s handling of its impeachment trial of President Donald Trump, U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin said Monday, two days before the Senate […]

Elephants, artificial turf and unspecified gender grab legislators’ attentions
Feb 28, 2019

Maryland lawmakers back sweeping education overhaul plan

Maryland's congressional delegation has voiced strong support for a sweeping plan to reform the state's educational system.

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