New legislation pushing for climate, police reform hits the Maryland General Assembly Here's a recap of the Maryland General Assembly's first two weeks of its 2021 session. Matt McDonald January 26, 2021
TerpsVote and MaryPIRG get creative in registering students to vote They're finding new ways to reach them digitally. Matt McDonald September 18, 2020
UMD announces dates of next mandatory COVID-19 testing event It also announced new ways technology will be used to track the virus' spread. Matt McDonald September 4, 2020
Hogan gives green light for restaurants to resume indoor dining Friday Outdoor amusement facilities may resume activities Friday, as well. Matt McDonald June 10, 2020
Hundreds gather in Annapolis for youth-led march against police brutality, systemic racism The march was organized by two Annapolis High School students. Matt McDonald June 6, 2020
Maryland Gov. Hogan announces state will enter phase two of reopening plan on Friday The governor also honored the life of George Floyd at Wednesday's press conference. Matt McDonald June 3, 2020
Maryland Gov. Hogan eases restrictions on outdoor dining, day camps, pools Individual counties will decide when certain restrictions will be lifted. Matt McDonald May 27, 2020
Gov. Hogan lifts stay-at-home order, allows some businesses to reopen Prince George's and Montgomery counties will not be reopening yet. Matt McDonald May 13, 2020
COVID-19 has exposed damaging racial health disparities statewide, UMD professors say The disparity is due to a variety of factors, including higher rates of poverty and lack of access to nutrition, one professor said. Matt McDonald May 6, 2020
Maryland Gov. Hogan details plan to reopen state — a process that could start as soon as May The plan's first stage shifts the stay-at-home order into a recommendation. Matt McDonald April 24, 2020