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• Obituaries

Mary A. Schumaker, a former gallery owner who was known for her gourmet cooking and being a genial host, dies

Mary A. Schumaker, a former gallery owner who was known for her gourmet cooking, died June 7 of complications of cancer at Gichrist Center in Towson.

By Frederick N. Rasmussen

Jun 22, 2019

• Politics

Review of Maryland hospital network finds more no-bid contracting, faults former CEO for 'Healthy Holly' deal

A review of allegations of self-dealing at the University of Maryland Medical System’s board of directors has revealed more no-bid and insider contracting.

By Luke Broadwater

Jun 12, 2019

• Maryland

Taneytown mayor candidate profile: Donald C. Frazier

Ahead of this spring’s municipal elections, the Carroll County Times has asked candidates to provide information on themselves and their priorities. Here are the responses from Taneytown City Councilman Donald C. Frazier.

• Opinion

The legend of Michael Erin Busch

Michael E. Busch will go down as every bit the master legislative tactician as his counterpart in the Senate, Mike Miller.

• Maryland

Notable deaths in 2018

In addition to the five employees killed in June in the shootings at the Annapolis Capital, the region lost a number of notable citizens in 2018. Here, we recall some of those who left a lasting mark.

• Opinion

CNN suing Trump White House for return of Acosta's credentials

CNN is suing President Donald Trump and top aides on the White House communications team in an effort to get correspondent Jim Acosta’s press credentials immediately restored, the network announced this morning.

By David Zurawik

Nov 13, 2018

• Maryland

In Towson, journalists, citizens grapple with changing media landscape in era of 'fake news'

Baltimore-area journalists spoke on a panel in Towson on Oct. 16 about journalism and the threats it faces in an era of "fake news."

By Libby Solomon

Oct 17, 2018

• Opinion

Brochin: This is why I endorse Gov. Larry Hogan

Jim Brochin says Larry Hogan is the kind of governor he always wanted to work with.

• Opinion

Did Hogan really spend a record amount on education? Yes, but...

Gov. Larry Hogan does, in fact, hold the record for most education spending by a Maryland governor. But the issue is complicated.

• Opinion

Jealous sales tax plan requires more scrutiny

Ben Jealous sales tax plan would be costly - and how like The Sun to ignore that in order to promote a Democrat.

• Education

Former Gov. Bob Ehrlich among those tapped to investigate University of Maryland football culture

The University System of Maryland’s governing board announced Friday that it has selected former Gov. Bob Ehrlich and four others to join a commission tasked with investigating the football culture at the state’s flagship.

By Talia Richman

Aug 24, 2018

• Politics

Hogan, Jealous vie for endorsements and votes in Baltimore County

Winning Maryland’s governorship might come down to winning Baltimore County — and Republican Gov. Larry Hogan and Democratic nominee Ben Jealous are both focusing on the sprawling suburban county.

By Pamela Wood

Aug 10, 2018

• Opinion

Md. gubernatorial election will offer glimpse into country's future

Gov. Larry Hogan is popular, but so was former Gov. Bob Ehrlich when he lost his bid for reelection. So goes the favorite anecdote of voters certain to have previously lived our current gubernatorial contest. But are Marylanders really experiencing a case of electoral déjà vu?

• Opinion

Ehrlich ignores vulgarity on President Trump's side

Maryland's former governor would make better case for a return to civility in public discourse if he had acknowledged Trump's outrageous behavior.

• Politics

Larry Hogan releases tax returns, showing he's made $2.4 million while governor

Hogan was paid $175,000 last year as governor, but most of his income came from his private real estate business.

• Politics

Martin O'Malley endorses Rushern Baker in Democratic race for Maryland governor

Former Gov. Martin O'Malley will endorse Rushern Baker in the race for the Democratic nomination for governor.

By Michael Dresser

Jun 7, 2018

• Politics

Hogan launches his fall re-election campaign on friendly turf of Hagerstown

Gov. Larry Hogan chose the friendly territory of Western Maryland to hold his first campaign rally of his campaign for re-election Saturday.

By Michael Dresser

Jun 2, 2018

• Opinion

Sun abhors non-Democrats in office

The Sun's editorial board seems to have a problem with any Republican in the office of governor.

• Opinion

Larry Hogan: Closet Democrat?

Larry Hogan racked up one win after another for progressives in this General Assembly session. Go figure.

• Politics

Maryland House sets goals for State Center project renewal, including Baltimore community input

Legislation advancing in the House of Delegates would require neighborhood participation in any effort to revive the now-stalled redevelopment project at State Center in midtown Baltimore.

By Michael Dresser

Mar 17, 2018

• Politics

A Maryland law lets violent convicts leave prison early for drug treatment. Some say it's being abused.

Across the state, dozens of inmates convicted of violent crimes — carjackings, shootings and attempted murder — are using a state law intended to help addicted offenders get drug treatment to win early release.

By Luke Broadwater

Mar 7, 2018

• Politics

Former Maryland governors Glendening, Ehrlich join to support 'smart' approaches to crime

Former Maryland Govs. Glendening and Ehrlich make a rare joint appearance to support 'smart' approaches to crime.

By Michael Dresser

Mar 6, 2018

• Opinion

What the candidates for lieutenant governor tell us about the fight to beat Larry Hogan

Who Maryland gubernatorial candidates pick for their running mates probably makes no difference in who wins. But it says a lot about the state of Maryland politics.

• Baltimore County

Hogan's visit to Baltimore County touches on both government and politics

Gov. Larry Hogan and his top aides put on a show of force in Baltimore County Monday, holding a “regional cabinet meeting” and conducting nearly 100 tours and meetings in the county.

By Pamela Wood

Feb 12, 2018

• Maryland

Study recommends offices, retail, park for State Center in Baltimore, but not an arena

A study of the options for the stalled redevelopment of the State Center site in Baltimore envisions a range of ideas for the site, including a small park, apartments, commercial offices, retail shops or a grocery store.

By Pamela Wood

Jan 23, 2018

• Opinion

Annapolis' #metoo moment

Leaders in the General Assembly are taking steps to try to reduce inappropriate sexual behavior in Annapolis. They've got a lot of work to do.

By Andrew A. Green

Jan 11, 2018

• Opinion

Takeaways from the NFL's kneeling era

Robert Ehrlich Jr.: before the image of kneeling players, booing fans and the worst PR season in league history fades from memory, a few takeaways are in order.

By Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.

Jan 4, 2018

• Opinion

Patapsco wastewater plant can't be upgraded soon enough

Employees of the Patapsco Wastewater plant are committed to improving the levels of discharge into the bay.

• Opinion

The limits of the Flush Tax

More than a dozen years after the 'flush tax,' Maryland still faces problems with sewage treatment.

• Obituaries

Richard Cross, former Ehrlich speechwriter, dies at 51

Richard Cross, a speechwriter for former Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr., was found dead Thursday in his Fells Point home. He was 51.

By Michael Dresser

Nov 11, 2017

• Politics

State Democrats find hope in election results in Va., N.J., 2 Md. cities

Maryland Democrats take hope in Virginia, New Jersey, Frederick and Annapolis election results.

By Michael Dresser

Nov 8, 2017

• Opinion

Ehrlich on Trump and the NFL: Penalties on all sides

Former Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. throws flags on all sides for the Trump/NFL dust-up.

• Baltimore County

Republicans expected to face off in primary in bid for Baltimore County executive seat

Two Republicans are launching campaigns for Baltimore County executive: Pat McDonough and Al Redmer.

By Pamela Wood

Sep 21, 2017

• Opinion

Honoring Bob Ehrlich is a waste of money

Hogan's tribute to a former governor wasn't a wise use of tax dollars.

• Maryland

General from Baltimore County heads up Trump's new Afghanistan war effort

The Army general in charge of Afghanistan as President Trump revamps the strategy there was in the same Gilman class that produced Kevin Kamenetz and Robert Ehrlich

By Ian Duncan

Aug 25, 2017

• Maryland

Hogan, Pugh tour State Center, discuss alternative plans

Hogan, Pugh tour State Center, discuss alternative plans

By Luke Broadwater

Aug 10, 2017

• Opinion

Sinclair Broadcast Group is finding out how harsh the national spotlight can be

Baltimore-based Sinclair Broadcast Group is finding out how harsh the national spotlight can be as it gets ripped for what's seen as a conservative bias.

By David Zurawik

Jul 7, 2017

• Politics

Trump names Marylander with little elections experience to controversial elections panel

Trump names Marylander with little elections experience to controversial elections panel

By John Fritze

Jul 2, 2017

• Business

Little known Cockeysville plant produces powerful batteries for satellites, military and race cars

While many Americans may not be concerned with how their DirecTV or XM satellite radio makes it to their home or car, this is the daily burden of engineers and technicians at Saft, a company in Cockeysville that develops some of the nation's most high-tech batteries for use in communications satellites, weather balloons, rocket ships, military Humvees and tanks and even Formula One race cars

By Meredith Cohn

Jun 15, 2017

• Maryland

Hogan, GOP take aim at Democratic dominance of Maryland legislature

Maryland Republicans are preparing to mount an all-out assault on the Democratic super-majorities in the General Assembly, hopeful that the popularity of Gov. Larry Hogan will outweigh whatever drag President Donald J. Trump could have on their fortunes.

By Michael Dresser

Jun 10, 2017

• Opinion

O'Malley makes the case for Hogan's reforms

Democrats should read Martin O'Malley's deposition in the redistricting lawsuit and imagine how they would feel if his words were coming out of Larry Hogan's mouth.

• Maryland

Fallen Maryland heroes remembered at Gerstell Academy

Veterans, families, Carroll County officials and local residents crammed together in Gerstell Academy's gymnasium Saturday afternoon to honor those who lost their lives in the line of duty.

• Opinion

A short list for replacing Comey

There are at least three individuals President Donald Trump could nominate to lead the FBI today who can not only do the job effectively but also end the hysteria, restore the reputation of the FBI and keep the agency hard-charging on truth and justice. Patrick Fitzgerald, Mythili Raman or John Carlin would each instantly bring the type of integrity, independence, experience and leadership the FBI and America need.

• Politics

Hogan appoints Woodward chief judge of state's second-highest court

Governor Larry Hogan has appointed Maryland Court of Special Appeals Judge Patrick L. Woodward to be chief judge of the court beginning May 6.

• Opinion

In 2018, it's Hogan's race to lose

Maryland's 2018 governor's race is Larry Hogan's to lose.

• Obituaries

Jervis S. Finney, former U.S. attorney for Maryland, dies

Jervis S. Finney, former U.S. attorney for Maryland who had been legal counsel to former Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr., died Sunday from congestive heart failure at his Stevenson home. He was 85.

By Frederick N. Rasmussen

Apr 11, 2017

• Maryland

Former Maryland governor to speak at Christian Farmers Outreach luncheon

Former Maryland Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. will speak at the Christian Farmers Outreach luncheon on April 1.

• Opinion

Get governors out of parole decisions

Hogan is way better than O'Malley on parole for those serving life sentences. Fainter praise we cannot imagine.

• Opinion

Here's where the casino money went

Maryland spent casino revenue on unfunded mandates, not education

• Opinion

Letting Frosh do his job

Letting Frosh sue the feds isn't an attack on Hogan. It's giving him the power to do the job we elected him to.