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Capital News Service @cnsmd.bsky.social · Feb 11
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“My commitment has been clear since day one – we will explore every avenue possible to make sure #Maryland has fair and representative maps.”
- @govwesmoore.bsky.social, on the launch of a new redistricting commission

Here’s the full story from CNS's Eddy Calkins: cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/04/g...
Gov. Wes Moore enters Maryland into the redistricting conversation
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – Governor Wes Moore has launched a new redistricting commission to explore possible changes to Maryland’s congressional map ahead of the 2026 elections. The move comes as s…
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November 10, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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On Wednesday, #SCOTUS heard arguments to determine whether the #TrumpAdministration’s tariffs are legal.

CNS TV reporter Zion Williams has the story: cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/05/u...
U.S. Supreme Court hears case to determine the legality of the Trump tariffs
WASHINGTON – Child’s Play Toys and Books says its mission is to bring the best toys to its community. The Trump administration’s tariffs have made that harder. The added import costs have for…
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November 9, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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Rep. @raskin.house.gov, D-Maryland, has charged that the #DepartmentofJustice’s investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein case files was halted in January.

The FBI publicly announced the end of its investigation in July.

More here from Mary Burke and Sophia da Silva:
Maryland’s Raskin says Justice Department killed Epstein probe in January
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November 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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The #Maryland State Department of Education released its annual schools report card. 🎒 📈 Here are some of the key findings from reporter Alexandra Marek:

🔗: cnsmaryland.org/2025/11/04/n...
New Maryland school report card shows small gains
The annual Maryland School Report Card showed overall improvement in school ratings and attendance.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Dozens of community members volunteered at The Assistance Center of Towson Churches, a distribution partner of the #Maryland Food Bank, to pack and distribute grocery bags this week.

Story by Mira Beinart :
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Volunteers step up to feed neighbors during ongoing government shutdown
Dozens of community members volunteered at a Towson food bank on Tuesday to pack and distribute bags of groceries amid a surge in demand for food.  The Assistance Center of Towson Churches, a distr…
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November 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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What happens when critical infrastructure is carved up and sold off to investors? A new investigation looks at how these firms are capturing our rail networks and prioritizing profits — often at the expense of safety @cnsmd.bsky.social cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/29/p...
PRIVATE TRACKS: How Wall Street is Reshaping the Railroad Industry
Investment firms are quietly taking greater control over America's railroad industry, accumulating large stock positions in railroad operators and buying up companies that lease and manage rail cars o...
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November 3, 2025 at 6:38 PM
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The CDC changed the #COVID-19 vaccination guidelines recently, creating some confusion and concern. Here’s what you need to know from CNS TV reporter Kiliane Gateau.
What Marylanders should know about getting vaccines this year
HYATTSVILLE, Md. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its COVID-19 and flu vaccine guidelines, leaving many Marylanders wondering what has changed. Questions remain about eligib…
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November 3, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Happy Halloween! 🎃

We'd like to treat you to a new data analysis on scary movies from CNS reporter Molecule Jongwilai, who dove deep into The Movie Database to research horror movies released between 1950 and 2022. 📈 📊 👻

Check it out:
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Spooky season isn't just in October: Examining the data around horror movies
Capital News Service analyzed data about horror movies released between 1950 and 2022 and found five interesting facts about these spooky films that help us understand them a little better.
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October 31, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Visit Hyattsville Immigration Court and you might see members of St. Camillus Catholic Church outside, joined in prayer.

Below, CNS reporter Ruby Siefken describes the scene. Video by Mia Ferraro.
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October 31, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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#BREAKING:
@govwesmoore.bsky.social directs $10 million towards food banks amid cuts to SNAP

Read more here from Sandra Smith:
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Gov. Moore directs $10 million towards food banks amid cuts to SNAP
Gov. Wes Moore declared a state of emergency on Oct. 30, two days ahead of the cuts to Maryland’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
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October 30, 2025 at 8:48 PM
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It has been 4 weeks since the #GovernmentShutdown. Next week it will mark the longest shutdown in history.

Holliday Woodard is back with the update on what’s being done to end it.
October 30, 2025 at 7:46 PM
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Advocates are raising awareness of an increase in sexual assaults ahead of this #Halloween weekend.

CNS video reporter Rachel Brock looked into what students on campus are doing to ensure student safety:
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Advocates raise awareness of increase in sexual assaults ahead of Halloween weekend
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – As Halloween weekend approaches, University of Maryland student leaders are emphasizing sexual assault awareness and prevention. Student government representatives Pragya …
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October 30, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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Yesterday, federal officials ordered two of our reporters out of immigration court and barred them from observing future proceedings until they get permission from the #TrumpAdministration.

Read more here:
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Local immigration court ousts reporters from hearings
HYATTSVILLE, Md. – Federal officials ordered two reporters out of immigration court on Tuesday and barred them from observing future proceedings until they get permission from the Trump administration...
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October 29, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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As of Oct. 1, #Maryland’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education, or SNAP-Ed, has been defunded following President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.”
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Maryland’s SNAP-Ed program defunded at the expense of low-income families
As of Oct. 1, Maryland’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education, or SNAP-Ed, has been defunded following President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.” SNAP-Ed provides SNAP participants, low…
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October 29, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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How is the #GovernmentShutdown affecting airports? During last Wednesday and early Thursday, FlightAware reported 3,321 delayed flights and 51 cancellations.

Here’s what Washington area travelers are saying.
Story by Holliday Woodard and Peter Riccio:
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A ‘gamble’: Washington area airport travelers worry about shutdown’s impact on flights
Three weeks into the government shutdown, travelers have mixed feelings about flying in and out of the nation’s capital.
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October 28, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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It’s that time again! Maryland women’s basketball returns to the court Nov. 3. They’ll open the season ranked No. 10 in the nation.

Learn more about the team – and its new international players – in this report from Benjamin Kauffman:
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Maryland women’s basketball opens the season ranked No. 10 in the country
COLLEGE PARK, Md. – College basketball returns to action next week, and Maryland women’s basketball opens the season ranked for the 16th straight season. Today is media day, and Maryland Head…
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October 28, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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“There are going to be bills that don’t get paid this month.”

Amid the ongoing federal government shutdown, #Maryland's federal workers are feeling the strain.

Read the story by Lillian Glaros:
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Amid federal shutdown, Marylanders worry about paying the bills
Some workers are concerned about how to pay for their most basic needs.
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October 27, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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The internet was weird on Monday.

Ruby Siefken explains why:
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Amazon outage shows how one bad day can break the internet
The outage occurred at US-East-1 in northern Virginia, the largest AWS data center in the United States. It impacted thousands of organizations globally, including leading airlines, media outlets, …
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October 22, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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In #Frederick, a Hispanic Heritage Month festival carried on despite fears of immigration raids. Attendees say their cultural pride cannot be silenced.

Read the story by Aline Behar Kado:
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Hispanic heritage festival carries on despite fear of immigration raids
Counties and cultural organizations around the state have cancelled or scaled back events around Hispanic Heritage Month for fear of being targeted by immigration enforcement. But some organizers s…
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October 22, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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“Love, not hate, makes America great.”

In #DC, protesters joined millions nationwide for the #Nokings rally. Through their peaceful show of political civility, protesters say they are fighting authoritarianism.

Read the story by Isabella Gonzalez:
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DC’s No Kings rally brings out peaceful protesters
Many attendees in Washington Saturday went as families, taking small children and pushing strollers. Kevin Gilligan, 38, who attended with his wife and young son, explained why he took his child to…
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October 21, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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Another day in the life! Come with #merrillmade master's student Ghaiesha Legrand as a @cnsmd.bsky.social audience engagement editor! 🤳

At Merrill, students gain a wide-range of REAL journalism experiences, including as content creators and social media editors.

Thanks for sharing your day!
October 20, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Invasive spotted lanternflies are taking over #Maryland. First seen in the state in 2018, the species has now spread throughout 20 out of 23 counties, according to the Maryland Department of Agriculture.

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Spotted lanternflies are everywhere – what you can do
Over the past few months, invasive spotted lanternflies have emerged in massive numbers across Maryland.
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October 21, 2025 at 4:21 PM
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CNS reporter Holliday Woodard was there as thousands gathered for the #NoKings protest in #WashingtonDC to voice their opposition to President #Trump and the #Trumpadministration.

Watch:
October 19, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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In #Maryland, one county is more at risk than others when it comes to measles outbreaks. Kent County’s kindergarten MMR vaccination rate — measles, mumps and rubella — lags behind the rest of the state at 88%.

See the data story by Isabella Carrero-Baptista:
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Amid measles outbreaks, Maryland remains mostly untouched. But one county is at risk.
Kent County has the lowest kindergarten measles vaccination rate in the state, making it more vulnerable as measles outbreaks reach the highest level in over three decades.
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October 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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The #AnneArundel County Public Library system is pushing back against book bans as #Maryland’s first official book sanctuary. At an event last week, the ACPL raised awareness about the bans and highlighted popular children’s books that have been banned.

Story by Mira Beinart:
Annapolis library takes a stand against book bans
ANNAPOLIS–At the local library, a nine-year-old boy was incredulous that so many of his favorite books had been banned in libraries and school districts across the country.  “Where the Wild T…
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October 16, 2025 at 8:02 PM