J. Ritchie Solter, a banker recalled for his handwritten notes and letters, died of a neurological condition Nov. 23 at his Upperco home. He was 81. More

The data measures the economies of counties, metropolitan statistical areas, and some other local areas. Gross domestic product estimates the value of the goods and services produced in an area and can help compare the size and growth of county economies across the nation.   More

As Congress weighs funding the rebuild of Francis Scott Key Bridge, the state continues to make progress in replacing the structure that collapsed into the Patapsco River after being struck by a container ship on March 26. More

Maryland won’t easily surrender the Washington Commanders to the District of Columbia, the state’s U.S. senators said Wednesday, and wants assurances that Prince George’s County will be “fairly treated” if the NFL team does leave. More

The audit is the latest sign of troubles within the embattled Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services, where staff have warned about increasingly dangerous conditions and the incarcerated have lobbied for better oversight. More

Facing looming budget shortfalls, Maryland shouldn't be too hasty to cut education funding, Nick Stewart and Abby Beytin write. More

In an executive order Tuesday, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski said developers must set aside a certain percentage of new development units to be offered to low-income renters at a discounted rate More

Elon Musk's campaigning on behalf of Donald Trump was framed as nefarious by the media, writes Scott Walter. Why don't left-wing billionaires get the same treatment? More

Developer of proposal to bring nearly 300 housing units to the site of the former Hunt Valley Inn told Baltimore County residents a traffic study showed minimal impact. More

Baltimore boxing champion Gervonta Davis said at a news conference announcing his next fight that 2025 will be his last in boxing. More