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The author reflects on spending the July 4th semiquincentennial in their longtime suburban home of Chevy Chase, Maryland, rather than joining celebrations on the National Mall. The commentary argues that meaningful patriotism can be found in local, everyday life and community continuity, suggesting that national identity is rooted in personal, unchanging places.
Environmental groups and Del. Lorig Charkoudian are urging Maryland's Joint Committee to halt proposed changes to the state's building code for large commercial sites, arguing they would weaken the national energy code. The public comment period ends July 27.
This commentary argues that money played a decisive role in Maryland's House primary races, with candidates benefiting from self-funding, PAC spending, and small donors. It contends that outside spending, particularly in the 5th District, influenced outcomes, though the race between two wealthy candidates was an exception.
John and Jane Doe filed a federal lawsuit against Anne Arundel County Public Schools, alleging the policy allowing students to use chosen names conflicts with their religious beliefs and that staff hid their child's gender transition. The suit, backed by America First Legal Foundation, seeks an injunction for parental opt-out rights.
A 1-year-old boy was found dead in a Honda van in Northwest Baltimore on Thursday after being left inside. Police are investigating the death as questionable, with the cause pending from the medical examiner. Baltimore was under a Code Red extreme heat alert.