Education
Public School Enrollment: What Federal Data Shows
U.S. public schools enrolled 49.6 million students in fall 2022, below the 2019 peak, and federal projections point lower still by 2031. Here is what the numbers show and why they matter.
Economy
September CPI: Gasoline Surge Lifts Inflation to 3.7 Percent
Consumer prices rose 0.6 percent in September and 3.7 percent over the year, with gasoline doing most of the work. Here is what the federal figures show and why paychecks lost ground.
Business
Maryland Business Applications: What Census Data Shows
New business applications in Maryland rose to 9,314 in September 2026, up from 8,951 in August, according to Census Bureau data. Here is how the count works and what it does and does not say about startups.
Politics
Maryland's 2026 Ballot Questions: What Voters Will See
Maryland voters will decide three statewide constitutional amendments on November 3, plus a long list of county and city questions. Here is what each statewide question does and how the process works.
Maryland Focus
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Baltimore
Key Bridge Rebuild: Four Contracts, Cost and Schedule
The Maryland Transportation Authority now estimates the Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild at $4.3 billion to $5.2 billion, with traffic expected in late 2030. Here is how the work is being divided.
Opinion
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Opinion: Gasoline Is Driving Inflation, So Read the Whole Picture
Inflation hit 3.7% in September, but the Labor Department's own data show a gasoline spike behind much of the jump. Our view: treat the number as a warning, not a verdict.
