Politics
Maryland's 2026 General Election: Key Dates and Voting Hours
Early voting runs October 22 through 29, weekend included, and Election Day is November 3. Here are the dates and hours Maryland voters should put on the calendar now.
Baltimore
Getting Around Baltimore: Light RailLink, Metro and MARC
The Maryland Transit Administration runs the buses, rail lines and commuter services that link Baltimore to the airport, the stadiums and the suburbs. Here is how the system fits together.
Maryland
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge: What to Know About Maryland's Landmark Span
The Bay Bridge opened in 1952 as the world's longest continuous steel structure over water. A short guide to its history, its length and the two shores it connects.
Maryland
The Maryland State House: The Nation's Oldest Capitol in Legislative Use
The Maryland State House in Annapolis dates to 1779 and is the oldest state capitol still used by a legislature. It also once hosted the Congress that ratified the Treaty of Paris.
Maryland Focus
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Baltimore
Fort McHenry and the Star-Spangled Banner: Baltimore's Anthem Story
Fort McHenry's defense of Baltimore in September 1814 inspired Francis Scott Key to write the words that became the national anthem. Here is what happened and what to see.
Opinion
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Opinion: Make Your Voting Plan Before Early Voting Opens
Maryland gives voters eight days of early voting and a long Election Day. Opinion: the most useful thing a voter can do now is pick a day, and the reasons are practical.
