Chronic absenteeism means missing at least 10 percent of school days for any reason, about 18 days a year. Here is how it is defined, why the count changed, and which fixes federal researchers back.
The Federal Reserve left its benchmark rate unchanged on October 28 after a quarter-point increase in September, but two officials wanted another hike. Here is what the decision means and how it reaches household budgets.
The U.S. economy grew at a 3.4% annual rate in the third quarter of 2026, according to the government's first estimate. Here is what that number measures, what drove it and why it will change.
A Maryland bill becomes law if the governor signs it, lets it pass unsigned, or the legislature overrides a veto with three-fifths of each chamber. Here are the deadlines and the budget rules.
Baltimore is a city of distinct neighborhoods, from the waterfront streets of Fell's Point to the mill-town shops of Hampden. A guide to what each area is known for, based on Visit Baltimore's published descriptions.
Maryland's ballot carries 48 local questions on top of three statewide amendments. Opinion: the short, unglamorous items at the bottom deserve as much attention as the races at the top.
