05/17/2026

Maryland's High Court Upholds Montgomery County's Gun Authority but Voids Key Restrictions

Maryland's Supreme Court upheld Montgomery County's authority to regulate firearms but invalidated a 100-yard buffer zone around public spaces on state highways, finding it imposed statewide restrictions that exceeded local power.

May 17

Maryland Supreme Court blocks Baltimore's 'Baby Bonus' ballot measure

May 17

Maryland Cuts $148.3M in State Budget to Fund Medicaid, Child Care Surge

May 17

Man charged after shooting spree wounds six across Prince George's County

A Glen Burnie man faces 32 attempted murder charges after a Friday afternoon shooting and carjacking spree wounded six people across Prince George's County neighborhoods.

May 17

Warriors Defeat Kings 117-116 in Play-In Thriller

The Golden State Warriors edged out the Sacramento Kings 117-116 in a Western Conference Play-In Tournament game. Stephen Curry scored 33 points, and Jonathan Kuminga added 16 points for the Warriors. With the Clippers' elimination, the Oklahoma City Thunder received the final playoff spot.

May 17

Celebrini Named Canada's World Championship Captain; Sharks to Pick 20th in 2026 Draft

May 17

Mitoma Omitted from Japan's World Cup Roster Due to Injury

May 17

Manchester City Defeats Crystal Palace 3-0 in Premier League Match

May 17

Annapolis Waterfront Businesses Gear Up for Peak Summer Season

Anne Arundel County's waterfront businesses are expanding capacity for summer as 2024 tourism numbers hit $4.3 billion in economic impact.

May 17

Maryland's Budget Cuts Threaten Long-Term Economic Growth, Economists Warn

May 17

You Don't Have to Earn Your Morning Coffee

Before you check your phone or review your to-do list, try this: drink your coffee without doing anything else. No planning, no scrolling, no mental negotiations about what you deserve.

May 17

A Poem for Late Winter: When You Need Light Most

May 17

On Starting Small: Margaret Atwood and the Single Seed

May 17

A 12-Year-Old's Lemonade Stand Just Paid Off $4,000 in School Lunch Debt

May 17

The Department You've Never Heard Of Just Got a $2 Billion Budget Cut

May 17

On Building Something That Lasts

Albert Camus wrote about gardening while the plague raged. His words cut through every shallow productivity hack you've ever bookmarked.

May 17

Town of Sykesville Seeks Staff Accountant

The Town of Sykesville is hiring a Staff Accountant to manage financial statements, account reconciliations, and budget preparation.

May 17

Celtics Defeat Mavericks 105-98 in Game 2 of NBA Finals

May 17

Jason Collins, NBA's First Openly Gay Player, Dies

May 17

Scheffler Rebounds After Slow Start at PGA Championship

May 17

Bruno Fernandes Expresses Regret Over Rice's Move to Arsenal

May 17