Ed Andrews III, a well-respected Harford County attorney and decorated Vietnam War veteran, died of a heart attack May 25 at Upper Chesapeake Medical Center. The Fallston resident was 78. Born in Winchester, Virginia, he was the son of Hiram Edward Andrews Jr., an aerospace engineer, and Ruth Belle Holter Andrews, who owned a Kingsville antique shop. Mr. Andrews spent his early … [Read more...] about Ed Andrews III, Harford County attorney and decorated Vietnam War veteran, dies
Here’s a look at some Maryland laws going into effect June 1
With the close of the 2025 legislative session adjourned for the year, Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, vetoed 23 bills, allowing hundreds to gradually go into effect over the remaining course of the year. Sunday marks the first batch of bills — 83, to be exact — to become law. Here is a look at that legislation. Child Victims Act caps At the start of the 2025 legislative session, … [Read more...] about Here’s a look at some Maryland laws going into effect June 1
Bob Embry, retiring from the Abell Foundation, saw Baltimore’s potential
As Robert C. “Bob” Embry leaves his role as president of the Abell Foundation, it is time to reflect on his remarkable role in Baltimore and its neighborhoods. Before his days at the Abell Foundation, Embry was the city’s housing commissioner (1967 to 1977) while also controlling the quasi-public downtown redevelopment agency, Charles Center Inner Harbor Management. Few … [Read more...] about Bob Embry, retiring from the Abell Foundation, saw Baltimore’s potential
Baltimore City Council considers largest capital budget in 20 years
At a time of economic uncertainty, Baltimore is considering a $932-million capital budget for the 2026 fiscal year, its largest investment in more than two decades. The capital budget includes $125 million in borrowed funds for housing, school projects and city parks — a political and financial gamble for Mayor Brandon Scott, taking on new debt while grappling with federal … [Read more...] about Baltimore City Council considers largest capital budget in 20 years
As electricity costs climb in Maryland, consumer advocates push back
Already weary from winter’s escalating utility bills, Maryland consumers face another round of energy cost hikes starting next week, this time from rising electricity supply prices. The increases, which will show up mostly on the supply portion of customers’ electric bills, stem from an “unprecedented spike” in prices set by a “capacity auction” last year, Baltimore Gas and … [Read more...] about As electricity costs climb in Maryland, consumer advocates push back