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It seems like everyone is moving off this app (again). I'll probably keep my account here but I'm over at Bluesky @ briaovers.bsky.social! See you there.

New: With dozens of longshoremen’s jobs in the balance, some of Maryland‘s most influential lawmakers are making urgent pleas to Gov. Wes Moore to keep a state-owned shipping pier open beyond the year’s end. W/ @HayesGardner thebaltimorebanner.com/politics-power…

I will literally pay someone for a cowboy carter flag

BREAKING // @iamwesmoore changed his mind. A Baltimore County armory in Catonsville ≠ Maryland’s 1st cannabis incubator. A week ago, @BaltimoreBanner published a story detailing residents’ complaints about not being involved in selection process. thebaltimorebanner.com/community/loca…

Hi, federal workers: Are you or someone you know stuck in job limbo because of court cases or legal uncertainty? Reporter Sapna Bansil at The @BaltimoreBanner is looking to hear from those affected. Please reach out at [email protected]

EXCLUSIVE: The University of Baltimore turned 100 years old this year. It is also facing a structural deficit, 50% less enrollment in 10 years, and is cutting positions. “Our ability to generate revenue is under duress," the CFO told me. Read: thebaltimorebanner.com/education/univ…

I’ve seen these so-called “erase student loan” tricks all over social media. It’s such bad advice. Please read this (gift link) nytimes.com/2025/06/24/bus…

NEW w/ Giacomo Bologna: State Sen. Cory McCray helped controversial developer Ronald Lipscomb secure state money for a development and helped broker the sale of land for the project at far below its appraised value. Read for more details thebaltimorebanner.com/economy/growth…

Founding instructors at BYFA aren't letting funding for the program be the end for Baltimore storytellers. thebaltimorebanner.com/community/loca…

What to know about the 3 Democrats running for Anne Arundel County Executive, for ⁦@BaltimoreBanner⁩ thebaltimorebanner.com/community/loca…

BGE customers could see up to $750 in bill relief under new Maryland program buff.ly/6i6fK4V

Maryland DJS Sec. Vincent Schiraldi said on Monday he resigned from @GovWesMoore's cabinet. Moore named Betsy Fox Tolentino of Roca and former DJS dep. secretary during the Hogan admin as acting secretary. She starts Wednesday. Interview with Schiraldi: tinyurl.com/y5dk96km

“Holy [expletive.] Holy [expletive]. Holy [expletive].” A new transcript details the frantic 4 minutes between when the Dali lost power and then crashed into the Key Bridge. “It’s not working,” were some of the final words uttered before the collision. thebaltimorebanner.com/community/tran…

BREAKING: Amid more federal funding and research cuts, Johns Hopkins University is pausing pay increases, freezing staff hiring and reducing capital projects by up to 20%. The university is on track to lose nearly $1 billion in funding — so far. Read: thebaltimorebanner.com/education/high…

Your BGE bill is set to go up again June 1. The Maryland Public Service Commission has ordered BGE to flatten those bills ahead of costly summer months, reports @briaovers thebaltimorebanner.com/economy/bge-ut…

Today we learned that @BusinessInsider and @axelspringer intend to lay off about 20 percent of our members. Read our statement here: nyguild.org/post/statement…

scoop: Business Insider is reducing staff by 21% as it reduces its reliance on “traffic-sensitive businesses.” Memo from CEO Barbara Peng:

At 11, she’s turned heartbreak into hope on the National Spelling Bee stage Read the story by @kris10griffith on the @BaltimoreBanner ---> tinyurl.com/2rj9mrb5

Getting a master's degree is hard. Kayla Case managed to study for her second while teaching part-time, pursuing the prestigious teacher's National Board certification and raising two toddlers. Oh: and she was also in chemo for Stage 3 cancer. thebaltimorebanner.com/education/high…