Carley Milligan

R. House is seeking two new vendors, health experts encourage masking in some cities as viruses surge and Howard County launches its holiday lights map. Plus, here’s where to shop local this gift-giving season.

You can order free Covid tests from the White House again this year. Plus, rural communities in Maryland will get a $50M boost from the state and Patterson Park’s newest cafe sets an opening date.

CFG Bank Arena will offer some seats for lease once it reopens. Plus, winter weather prompts travel panic and where to watch the annual Christmas with Choral Arts program.

Property tax bills in Maryland are going up, here’s why. Plus, a new Queer-owned bookstore and comic shop has officially opened in Highlandtown, and the owner of a string of Maryland restaurants just sold his Florida mansion.

As the Ravens look to extend their lease, stadium improvements are likely imminent. Plus, what to watch in state government as the new year begins and how one local cafe is changing its pay structure to provide a more sustainable livable wage.

Baltimore County will consider adopting a plastic bag ban. Also, Southwest offer frequent-flyer points to travelers impacted by the holiday flight disaster and Maryland is now home to Microsoft’s first and largest U.S. video game labor union.

A historic and ornate Mount Vernon building is up for sale. Plus, Capital Gazette mass shooting survivors and families settle lawsuits and Ivan Bates shares his priorities as Baltimore City State’s Attorney.

What does the future hold for Lamar Jackson? Hopefully, a contract with the Ravens and a swift injury recovery. Also, today is Gov. Hogan’s last day in office and a popular bagel shop is opening a South Baltimore location.

Gov. Wes Moore sets improved minority contracting goals in his first Board of Public Works meeting — an area the state has long struggled in. Plus, thousands of Marylanders are owed money by their employers and a Baltimore theater will close this spring.

President Biden will be in Baltimore today and BGE is seeking to gain some authority over the city’s conduit system. Plus, the matchup for February’s big game has been set.