Capital News Service

Capital News Service is a dynamic news platform powered by students at the University of Maryland's Philip Merrill College of Journalism. For 26 years, we have been dedicated to delivering well-researched, award-winning news that matters to the people of Maryland. Our team operates from locations in College Park, Annapolis, and Washington, staffed by seasoned journalists with years of experience. We share news through various channels, including partnerships with other news outlets, a dedicated website, a nightly televised newscast, and our social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook. Our offerings include timely breaking news, comprehensive investigative reports, and unique storytelling, all while providing students a chance to experiment with and refine innovative reporting techniques.

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Nine people stand between her child and citizenship. It's a fight she can't afford to lose.

1 month ago | cnsmaryland.org | Adriana Navarro

This was the news Meny was dreading. It spilled out from the car radio, flooding her drive to work with the question that threatened to overwhelm her: What comes next? Heart racing and anxiety spiking, she sought comfort from the one person who always had a brighter view on things. She called her husband. The couple, immigrants from Latin America, had been planning on getting their unborn child a passport as soon as possible.
Disappointing apathy in Maryland and beyond, says Jan. 6 Officer Harry Dunn

1 month ago | cnsmaryland.org | Emma Schmalz |Tariq Jernigan |Hannah Massey |Phillip Vecera

Former Capitol Police Officer Harry Dunn, who endured the mayhem of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection, discovered something about his fellow Marylanders that disappointed him during his unsuccessful campaign last year for a seat in the U.S. House. "A large portion of Maryland residents hadn't heard of Jan. 6, or simply didn't care that much about it," he told Capitol News Service in a recent interview.
After a historic 2024, a Baltimore violence prevention program is in peril

1 month ago | cnsmaryland.org | Adam Hudacek

Crime fell across Baltimore City in 2024, which the Mayor's office says is thanks in part to programs like Safe Streets, the city's primary violence reduction program. Now, despite a year of landmark achievements, the program is in peril. Safe Streets and other community-based crime prevention programs are facing an existential threat in the form of budget cuts - amounting to $1.2 million -- from the Trump administration.
How the Key Bridge collapse upended workers beyond the Baltimore region

1 month ago | cnsmaryland.org | Matt Cohen

BALTIMORE - Newly released data shows the Key Bridge collapse upended workers far beyond Baltimore, with people in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia and beyond receiving emergency state relief funds after losing their jobs . Capital News Service filed an open records request to the Maryland Department of Labor to learn about the distribution of state Worker Support Program funds. The records showed 3,363 approved applicants. Maryland residents made up 97% of the applicants.
Box office bounces back in historic Sinners, Star Wars weekend

2 months ago | cnsmaryland.org | Adam Hudacek

After a sluggish start to the year, April's box office rebounded this weekend thanks to the historic performances of Ryan Coogler's horror smash-hit Sinners and the 20th anniversary re-release of Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith. Sinners, which stars Michael B. Jordan as twins in Depression-era Mississippi, opened to $48 million last weekend, outperforming industry forecasts.
Trump's first 100 days in office

2 months ago | cnsmaryland.org | Tolu Talabi |Colin McNamara |Morgan Leason |Jack Bowman

April 29, 2025 is the 100th day of President Donald Trump's second term. From federal firings to immigration crackdowns, Capital News Service has been covering the Trump administration's moves and their impact on Marylanders. Below, divided into topical sections, you will find CNS stories on Trump's actions in office.
Schools can screen students for behavioral health issues

2 months ago | cnsmaryland.org | Jerry Zremski

A school psychology professor, Bardos talked with his colleagues about using the web to quickly collect data on student behavior. A few years later, he and his colleagues created the Behavior Intervention Monitoring Assessment System, or BIMAS. "It was identifying kiddos, students, through parents or through teacher ratings and the kids themselves who were able to tell us, 'Hey, we are OK, some of us are not as OK and some of us really need lots of supports,'" Bardos said.
After years of growth, Disney pulls back on Marvel, Star Wars releases

2 months ago | cnsmaryland.org | Adam Hudacek

Not that long ago, in a white-walled office space not-so-far away, George Lucas signed away Lucasfilm to Disney. Three years earlier, in 2009, a similar pen stroke had transferred control of Marvel Studios to the Burbank-based entertainment giant. Under Disney's guidance, both Star Wars and Marvel grew massively. Now, that expansion appears slowing as the studio curtails each brand's annual output. Both franchises were box office behemoths during the 2010s.
DOGE is cutting GSA leases across Maryland and D.C. Here's why the market's optimistic

Mar 27, 2025 | cnsmaryland.org | Ela Jalil |Adam Hudacek

The Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE) mission to dramatically reduce the General Service Administration's (GSA) federal portfolio has sparked cautious optimism in the Capital region's real estate market, despite swift backlash from Maryland's congressional leadership.
Frances Tiafoe gives back to College Park youth tennis center via charitable fund

Mar 24, 2025 | cnsmaryland.org | Kate Yanchulis

At age 4, Frances Tiafoe began playing tennis. At age 27, he is one of the world's most talented and successful players, winner of three ATP titles and a semifinalist at the U.S. Open in September 2024. Tiafoe hasn't forgotten where he grew up - at the Junior Tennis Champions Center (JTCC) in College Park. In 2023, Tiafoe launched the Frances Tiafoe Fund with the United States Tennis Association Foundation. In April 2024, the fund directed $50,000 to the JTCC as one of its first gifts.