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A bus crash on Reisterstown Road in Pikesville, Maryland prompted a second-alarm mass casualty response, with crews on the scene assessing casualties after the MTA bus struck a building on Wednesday afternoon.
Maryland will hold an August special session to begin a potential mid-decade redraw of its congressional map, pursuing a state constitutional amendment that would empower lawmakers to adjust lines ahead of the 2028 elections if voters approve it; Gov. Wes Moore backs the move to protect fair representation amid federal Voting Rights Act challenges, though the plan faces political hurdles and diverges from earlier calls to redraw before 2026.
A father died after re-entering his burning Hollywood, Maryland home to search for his 10-year-old child; the child escaped safely. Investigators suspect discarded ground-based fireworks on the back deck may have started the blaze, and the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office continues the investigation.
Baltimore Gas and Electric filed a rate-hike request with the Maryland Public Service Commission that could raise electric bills by about $100 a year (roughly $8 a month) for more than one million Maryland customers if approved. BGE says the reduced investment plan focuses on immediate grid maintenance and adds a FlexPay option and a new customer assistance program, while consumer advocates warn that rates and profits have risen sharply since 2010 and call for scrutiny as the PSC reviews the filing with a decision expected in early 2027.
July 1 kicks off a wide wave of new laws across Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., covering topics from Virginia’s law on law‑enforcement masks and cooperation with ICE to protections for immigrant workers and automatic sealing of many low‑level criminal records; Virginia’s assault‑weapons ban faces a court injunction, and new speed‑control devices will be mandatory for drivers who reach 100 mph. Other changes include contraception coverage, renter‑payment protections, Maryland’s bell‑to‑bell school cellphone policy by 2027–28, free menstrual products on college campuses, cocktails‑to‑go in Baltimore County, civically engaged excused absences for students, a racehorse‑slaughter ban, and lottery‑debt withholding; D.C. raises the minimum wage to $18.40 with tipped‑wage adjustments.
Former President Joe Biden delivered the keynote for Maryland Democrats at a casino fundraiser on the second anniversary of his controversial debate performance, accusing Donald Trump of corruption while rallying attendees to “get up and fight back”; a pro-Palestinian/ Gaza–related protester heckled him during the speech, but supporters remained enthusiastic and Maryland Democrats noted the event raised about $250,000 for the state party.
At a Maryland Democratic fundraiser, Biden delivered a ten-minute speech targeting Donald Trump, labeling him 'What a loser' and accusing him of vanity and corruption, in a rall ying display ahead of the 2026 midterms. The moment follows two years after their last debated confrontation and coincides with a CNN poll showing only about 30% of Americans view Biden favorably. Biden continues to campaign for Democrats amid family headlines and ongoing health challenges, urging supporters to stay engaged and keep fighting for his agenda.
At a Maryland Democratic Party fundraiser two years after their last debate, Biden targeted Donald Trump, calling him a "loser" and accusing him of vanity and corruption, including plans to compensate January 6th defendants. He urged Democrats to stay engaged and fight on in a challenging post-presidency, while touching on themes of legacy, health, and family ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Bobby J. Brown, known for his role on The Wire, died in a February barn fire in Chaptico, Maryland. The Maryland Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled his death an accident, caused by diffuse thermal injury and smoke inhalation.
Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson won the Democratic primary in Baltimore-area districts, defeating activist Bobby LaPin amid backlash over Ferguson’s stance on redrawing congressional maps. Ferguson highlighted his record, including funding for south Baltimore schools and Maryland’s first-in-the-nation digital ad tax, while LaPin ran on anti-establishment themes and used social media to rally support. Ferguson also signaled a possible summer session to pursue a constitutional amendment that would allow redistricting ahead of the 2028 election, a move tied to fallout from the Louisiana v. Callais decision prohibiting race-based map drawing.
The NYT live blog on Maryland’s 2026 primary shows Gov. Wes Moore cruising to the Democratic nomination (about 87.8% to Eric Felber’s 12.2% with 43% of votes counted), while Republican Dan Cox leads the GOP governor contest with about 43.7% (Hale ~37%, Myrick ~6%) as results continue to roll in. The post also tracks statewide races and key U.S. House contests, reflecting AP calls and rolling updates as more ballots are tallied.
Two wealthy Maryland Democrats, David Trone and April McClain Delaney, once allies, are in a costly, self-funded battle for a U.S. House seat, pouring millions into attack ads and trading personal digs; the race features accusations of deceit, big-money influence, and alleged links to national figures like Ron DeSantis, highlighting how wealth shapes modern campaigns.
Three states—Utah, Maryland and New York—vote this week with redistricting shaping the races: Utah’s Democratic contest in the 1st District centers on map disputes, Maryland’s Bill Ferguson faces a primary challenge over his redistricting stance, and New York’s 12th District to replace Nadler features a high-profile, crowded field; the piece also notes South Carolina’s gubernatorial runoffs and the broader impact of endorsements and map battles on the midterms.
Two Maryland Democratic House primaries near Washington, D.C., have become among the most expensive in U.S. history, with outside groups pouring about $12.5 million into MD-05 by early June—far eclipsing the candidates’ own spending—and heavy fundraising surrounds the MD-06 contest between David Trone and McClain Delaney, highlighting concerns about the impact and reach of outside spending on voters.
Three people were killed when a single-engine Piper Cherokee crashed in the woods off Scarlet Oak Terrace in Bowie, Maryland, late Saturday. The victims are pilot Yoav Bomrind (26, Israel) and passengers David Rabinovitz (19, Israel) and Elad Naidik (20, Canada). The aircraft, likely a training flight from Ocean City, NJ to Montgomery County Airpark, was found around 3:45 a.m. Sunday after an iPhone crash alert triggered a large search. The NTSB is leading the investigation, reviewing maintenance history, weather, air-traffic communications, and the pilot’s records.