Brian Carlton

Salisbury city crews milling over rainbow Pride crosswalk downtown

Maryland’s first Pride crosswalk removed as tensions erupt in Salisbury

November 11, 2025 at 5:11 p.m.

Salisbury crews removed Maryland’s first Pride crosswalk Tuesday as protests, council disputes and criticism of Mayor Randy Taylor intensified.

Baltimore County Police charge suspect in attempted murder case

November 8, 2025 at 11:26 p.m.

Baltimore County police have arrested and charged a suspect in connection with a Friday shooting that left a 36-year-old man with potentially life-threatening injuries.

Salisbury rainbow-colored Pride crosswalks to be paved over, mayor says

November 8, 2025 at 6:17 p.m.

Salisbury will pave over its rainbow-colored Pride crosswalks as part of a downtown improvement project, a move the city mayor says is necessary

Worcester County Commissioners at meeting discussing Matrix Design Group housing report labeling 54% of homes lower quality

Worcester County report sparks dispute, claiming over 50% of homes are ‘lower quality’

November 7, 2025 at 3:06 p.m.

Worcester County commissioners questioned a Matrix Design Group study that labels 54% of homes “lower quality,” warning it could fuel state mandates.

Community members rally outside the Wicomico County Government Office Building before commissioners met to discuss the proposed 287(g) partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

ICE partnerships divide: Wicomico shelves plan, other counties move forward

November 5, 2025 at 7:44 p.m.

Wicomico County dropped its controversial 287(g) ICE partnership after protests, legal concerns, and new state guidance on immigration laws.

Senator Chris Van Hollen speaks at the “Yes to Wind” press conference held at the IBEW Local 24 building. He talks about how he and his fellow government representatives have been working to alleviating the government shut down, and he criticizes President Donald Trump for his efforts to stymie the development of wind power. (Surya Vaidy/Staff)

Maryland, Delaware AGs side with US Wind in Ocean City offshore project dispute

October 31, 2025 at 7:35 p.m.

Maryland and Delaware attorneys general filed court briefs backing US Wind’s offshore project, arguing that stopping construction would harm jobs, energy goals and local economies.

Del. Wayne Hartman, a Republican representing Wicomico and Worcester counties is among those questioning the feasibility of Maryland's green building requirements. (File/Sun staff)

Maryland’s new energy standards too expensive, business representatives say

October 24, 2025 at 5:23 a.m.

Some Maryland building owners and business groups say the state's new energy standards are an expensive overreach, putting financial stress on companies and consumers alike.

Ocean City Boardwalk trams stored inside the 65th Street Public Works warehouse after the town ended the 60-year service.

Ocean City mayor to consider options for tram replacement

October 22, 2025 at 3:47 p.m.

After Ocean City ended its 60-year Boardwalk tram tradition, Mayor Rick Meehan and residents reflected on the loss and what comes next.

Two of the offshore wind turbines stand off the coast of Virginia Beach, Virginia. Plans to build blades for offshore wind turbines in coastal Virginia have recently been canceled in the latest sign of struggle within the U.S.'s nascent offshore wind industry.

Injunction pushed for Maryland wind project, Ocean City asks about damage

October 17, 2025 at 5:40 p.m.

US Wind has asked a federal court for an injunction allowing its Ocean City offshore wind project to continue despite a government review that could revoke its approval, while town...

Maryland AG’s ICE guidance won’t impact police partnerships, sheriffs say, calling it a stunt

October 17, 2025 at 8:03 a.m.

Maryland sheriffs call it a political stunt, while legal experts say State Attorney General Anthony Brown’s guidance won’t impact current or future ICE partnerships

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