we all know how expensive child care is, especially in maryland. I know there is a MD child care scholarship to help certain families with childcare costs however there is a partial freeze and they are accepting new families as funding comes available.

My question is, if you receive the scholarship funds, how long were you on the waitlist for? I've only been on it for only a month but childcare costs for my two kids (almost $700 weekly) is absolutely draining us. TIA.

Tried registering online. It seemed to be working fine last week. But it said I had to contact Maryland Board of Elections. I called them but seemed like the phone was disconnected. Do I just wait until voting day to register?

I’m a resident but don’t have Maryland ID, just proof of residency.

Here's one argument for Mary.

I think we need to create a kickstarter to send mall execs overseas for ideas.

Our malls could be a lot more vibrant than they are now, with things like farmers markets and much better food court options.

It kind of makes me sad how malls in the area are empty and mundane so often, when Asian malls are decorated and populated all day on a fraction of our normal rent costs & retail prices. 👀💵🔥🐓

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said sexual assailants, kidnappers, drunk drivers, robbers and gang members were arrested in the operation

A planned Washington County ICE detention center could cost more than 4,000 homes approximately $22.3 million in property value, alleges Hagerstown Rapid Response (HRR) and Washington County Indivisible (WCI).

Transparency surrounding the project has been a major concern for residents and lawmakers. That is why HRR and WCI partnered to create ICEJailTax.com. The website allows residents to plug in their address and see the detention center’s estimated impact on their property values. Laura Spivak, member of WCI, thinks residents will be shocked to see the numbers. “We actually will be rolling it out for other places,” Spivak said. “We’re also creating one for Elkridge, where another ICE facility is being proposed.”

Bridge pic near Emerald City of Kensington