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1129									<div class="title"><h2> Columbia residents concerned as W.R. Grace tests recycling technology									</h2></div>					
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1142																							<div class="title"><p>MD public defender settles defamation case with fired staffer</p></div>
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1199								<h2 class="category-title"><a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/category/law/">Law</a></h2>
1200								<a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/09/24/us-appeals-court-reinstates-ohio-voter-citizenship-proof-law/">
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1203									<h2 class="rc-img-title">US appeals court reinstates Ohio law requiring voters to prove citizenship</h2>									<div class="desc"><p>
1204									A federal appeals court reinstated an Ohio law requiring residents to present documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote.									</p></div>
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1208								<h2 class="category-title"><a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/category/business/">Business</a></h2>
1209								<a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/09/22/microsoft-darpa-quantum-system-maryland-access/">
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1211										<img decoding="async" width="304" height="162" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20304%20162'%3E%3C/svg%3E" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Microsoft&#039;s Majorana 2 quantum computing chip, which the company designed with help from AI, in this undated handout photo. (Microsoft/Handout via REUTERS)" data-lazy-src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/Microsoft-Quantum-304x162.jpg" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="304" height="162" src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/Microsoft-Quantum-304x162.jpg" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Microsoft&#039;s Majorana 2 quantum computing chip, which the company designed with help from AI, in this undated handout photo. (Microsoft/Handout via REUTERS)" loading="lazy" /></noscript></div>
1212									<h2 class="rc-img-title">Microsoft gives DARPA hands-on access to quantum system in MD</h2>									<div class="desc"><p>
1213									Microsoft will provide DARPA direct access to its Majorana 2 quantum system at a new Maryland center for independent testing and evaluation.									</p></div>
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1218								<a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/09/23/new-facility-opens-at-rose-hill-manor-park-museums-in-frederick/">
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1220										<img decoding="async" width="304" height="162" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20304%20162'%3E%3C/svg%3E" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Frederick Museum Sept. 23 2026" data-lazy-src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/Frederick-Museum-Sept.-23-2026-304x162.jpeg" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="304" height="162" src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/Frederick-Museum-Sept.-23-2026-304x162.jpeg" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Frederick Museum Sept. 23 2026" loading="lazy" /></noscript></div>
1221									<h2 class="rc-img-title">New facility opens at Rose Hill Manor Park &#038; Museums in Frederick</h2>									<div class="desc"><p>
1222									The new Robert H. Renneberger Carriage Museum has opened at Rose Hill Manor Park & Museums in Frederick, county officials announced.									</p></div>
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1226								<h2 class="category-title"><a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/category/health-care/">Healthcare</a></h2>
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1229										<img decoding="async" width="304" height="162" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20304%20162'%3E%3C/svg%3E" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="A walker is seen on the floor of a nursing home facility in New York City, January 6, 2021. (REUTERS/Yuki Iwamura/File Photo)" data-lazy-src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/04/LOBBYIST-Reuters-304x162.jpg" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="304" height="162" src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/04/LOBBYIST-Reuters-304x162.jpg" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="A walker is seen on the floor of a nursing home facility in New York City, January 6, 2021. (REUTERS/Yuki Iwamura/File Photo)" loading="lazy" /></noscript></div>
1230									<h2 class="rc-img-title">Reports show MD owed millions by providers, local health agencies</h2>									<div class="desc"><p>
1231									The Office of Inspector General for Health conducted almost 1,400 audits and investigations over the last four years that found more than $42 million in improper or unrecovered payments — they only recently were made public.									</p></div>
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1236								<a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/09/23/first-washington-buys-village-of-blaine-shopping-center/">
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1238										<img decoding="async" width="304" height="162" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20304%20162'%3E%3C/svg%3E" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Cub Foods is one of the major tenants at the Village of Blaine. The shopping center at 4335 Pheasant Ridge Drive NE in Blaine, Minnesota, is also home to The Home Depot and At Home locations, as well as several smaller stores. (Photo courtesy of Catylist)" data-lazy-srcset="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/first-washington-buys-village-of-blaine-shopping-center-304x162.jpg 304w, https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/first-washington-buys-village-of-blaine-shopping-center-50x26.jpg 50w" data-lazy-sizes="auto, (max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px" data-lazy-src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/first-washington-buys-village-of-blaine-shopping-center-304x162.jpg" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="304" height="162" src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/first-washington-buys-village-of-blaine-shopping-center-304x162.jpg" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Cub Foods is one of the major tenants at the Village of Blaine. The shopping center at 4335 Pheasant Ridge Drive NE in Blaine, Minnesota, is also home to The Home Depot and At Home locations, as well as several smaller stores. (Photo courtesy of Catylist)" srcset="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/first-washington-buys-village-of-blaine-shopping-center-304x162.jpg 304w, https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/first-washington-buys-village-of-blaine-shopping-center-50x26.jpg 50w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px" loading="lazy" /></noscript></div>
1239									<h2 class="rc-img-title">MD-based First Washington buys Minnesota shopping center for $45.8M</h2>									<div class="desc"><p>
1240									A Maryland-based investor added to its Minnesota portfolio with the purchase of the Village of Blaine shopping district.									</p></div>
1241								</a>
1242							</div>
1243													<div class="content-box">
1244								<h2 class="category-title"><a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/category/special-products/">Special Products</a></h2>
1245								<a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/07/31/the-daily-record-unveils-inaugural-md500-list-of-powerful-marylanders/">
1246									<div class="featured-image">
1247										<img decoding="async" width="304" height="162" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20304%20162'%3E%3C/svg%3E" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="MD 500 logo" data-lazy-src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/01/MD-500-logo-1-304x162.jpg" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="304" height="162" src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/01/MD-500-logo-1-304x162.jpg" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="MD 500 logo" loading="lazy" /></noscript></div>
1248									<h2 class="rc-img-title">The Daily Record unveils inaugural MD500 list of powerful Marylanders</h2>									<div class="desc"><p>
1249									The Daily Record on Friday unveiled its inaugural MD500 list, a collection of the most powerful leaders in Maryland.									</p></div>
1250								</a>
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1279		</section>
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1287		<div class="top-news-section">
1288						<h2 class="main-heading">
1289				                    <a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/category/court-opinions/" >Court opinions</a>
1290                			</h2>
1291			<ul>						<li>
1292							<a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/09/14/t-a-r-v-state-of-maryland/">T.A.R. v. State of Maryland</a>
1293						</li>
1294											<li>
1295							<a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/09/14/r-i-v-mayor-and-city-council-of-baltimore-et-al/">R.I. v. Mayor and City Council of Baltimore, et al.</a>
1296						</li>
1297											<li>
1298							<a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/09/14/r-m-v-state-of-maryland/">R.M. v. State of Maryland</a>
1299						</li>
1300											<li>
1301							<a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/09/10/d-m-h-jr-v-state-of-maryland/">D.M.H., Jr. v. State of Maryland</a>
1302						</li>
1303											<li>
1304							<a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/09/10/a-g-v-state-of-maryland-2/">A.G. v. State of Maryland</a>
1305						</li>
1306					</ul>							
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1319									<h2 class="main-heading">
1320													<a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/category/commentary/" >Commentary</a>
1321											</h2>
1322					<div class="featuredContent_slideshow" style="display:none">
1323												<div class="slideshowContents">
1324														<div class="most-viewed">
1325																								<a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/09/24/myth-administrative-state-constitutional-roots/">
1326																					<div class="featured-image"><img decoding="async" width="304" height="162" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20304%20162'%3E%3C/svg%3E" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Editorial Advisory Board" data-lazy-src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/08/Editorial-Advisory-Board-304x162.jpg" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="304" height="162" src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/08/Editorial-Advisory-Board-304x162.jpg" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Editorial Advisory Board" loading="lazy" /></noscript></div>
1327																				<div class="slideshow-content">
1328										<div class="title"><h2> The myth of the administrative state										</h2></div>
1329										<div class="desc"><p> Commentary: The article examines the myth of the administrative state, tracing its origins to constitutional compromises and New Deal legal reforms shaping federal agencies.										</p></div>
1330										</div>
1331									</a>
1332								</div>
1333							</div>
1334													<div class="slideshowContents">
1335														<div class="most-viewed">
1336																								<a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/09/24/bill-barr-supreme-court-halt-state-climate-lawsuits-colorado/">
1337																					<div class="featured-image"><img decoding="async" width="304" height="162" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20304%20162'%3E%3C/svg%3E" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Taylor-millard" data-lazy-src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/Taylor-millard-1-304x162.jpg" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="304" height="162" src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/Taylor-millard-1-304x162.jpg" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Taylor-millard" loading="lazy" /></noscript></div>
1338																				<div class="slideshow-content">
1339										<div class="title"><h2> Former AG urges Supreme Court to halt state climate ‘lawfare’										</h2></div>
1340										<div class="desc"><p> Commentary: Bill Barr urges the Supreme Court to decide that climate change lawsuits by blue-state politicians against energy companies are a federal issue.										</p></div>
1341										</div>
1342									</a>
1343								</div>
1344							</div>
1345													<div class="slideshowContents">
1346														<div class="most-viewed">
1347																								<a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/09/23/us-china-summit-critical-minerals-export-control
1347s/">
1348																					<div class="featured-image"><img decoding="async" width="304" height="162" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20304%20162'%3E%3C/svg%3E" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Mihir Torsekar" data-lazy-src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/Mihir-Torsekar-304x162.jpg" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="304" height="162" src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/Mihir-Torsekar-304x162.jpg" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Mihir Torsekar" loading="lazy" /></noscript></div>
1349																				<div class="slideshow-content">
1350										<div class="title"><h2> U.S.-China summit will hinge on critical minerals										</h2></div>
1351										<div class="desc"><p> Commentary: The US-China summit will address China's export controls on critical minerals vital to US technology and military supply chains.										</p></div>
1352										</div>
1353									</a>
1354								</div>
1355							</div>
1356													<div class="slideshowContents">
1357														<div class="most-viewed">
1358																								<a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/09/22/trump-false-claims-white-house-media-ban-legal-challenge/">
1359																					<div class="featured-image"><img decoding="async" width="304" height="162" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20304%20162'%3E%3C/svg%3E" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Editorial Advisory Board" data-lazy-src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/08/Editorial-Advisory-Board-304x162.jpg" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="304" height="162" src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/08/Editorial-Advisory-Board-304x162.jpg" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Editorial Advisory Board" loading="lazy" /></noscript></div>
1360																				<div class="slideshow-content">
1361										<div class="title"><h2> White House media ban: Another example of Trump&#8217;s false claims										</h2></div>
1362										<div class="desc"><p> Commentary: Trump's repeated false claims on vaccines, inflation, and tariffs culminate in a controversial White House ban on CNN, Politico, and MS NOW for alleged fake news.										</p></div>
1363										</div>
1364									</a>
1365								</div>
1366							</div>
1367													<div class="slideshowContents">
1368														<div class="most-viewed">
1369																								<a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/09/21/ai-in-legal-practice-enhances-attorney-efficiency-ethical-compliance/">
1370																					<div class="featured-image"><img decoding="async" width="304" height="162" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20304%20162'%3E%3C/svg%3E" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Tara C. Mobley" data-lazy-src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/Tara-C.-Mobley-304x162.jpg" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="304" height="162" src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/Tara-C.-Mobley-304x162.jpg" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Tara C. Mobley" loading="lazy" /></noscript></div>
1371																				<div class="slideshow-content">
1372										<div class="title"><h2> AI in legal practice: From skepticism to strategic advantage										</h2></div>
1373										<div class="desc"><p> Commentary: AI in legal practice boosts attorney efficiency and supports ethical duties with tools for due diligence, drafting, and contract analysis.										</p></div>
1374										</div>
1375									</a>
1376								</div>
1377							</div>
1378													<div class="slideshowContents">
1379														<div class="most-viewed">
1380																								<a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/09/21/baltimore-inspector-general-wins-court-access-records/">
1381																					<div class="featured-image"><img decoding="async" width="304" height="162" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20304%20162'%3E%3C/svg%3E" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Editorial Advisory Board" data-lazy-src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/08/Editorial
1381-Advisory-Board-304x162.jpg" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="304" height="162" src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/08/Editorial-Advisory-Board-304x162.jpg" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Editorial Advisory Board" loading="lazy" /></noscript></div>
1382																				<div class="slideshow-content">
1383										<div class="title"><h2> Bravo to the city&#8217;s inspector general&#8217;s win in court										</h2></div>
1384										<div class="desc"><p> Commentary: Baltimore inspector general won a court ruling to access internal city records, overcoming the mayor's refusal and ensuring oversight.										</p></div>
1385										</div>
1386									</a>
1387								</div>
1388							</div>
1389													<div class="slideshowContents">
1390														<div class="most-viewed">
1391																								<a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/09/18/maryland-is-closing-the-gap-heres-how-to-boost-it/">
1392																					<div class="featured-image"><img decoding="async" width="304" height="162" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20304%20162'%3E%3C/svg%3E" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Jorge Elorza" data-lazy-src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/Jorge-Elorza-304x162.jpg" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="304" height="162" src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/Jorge-Elorza-304x162.jpg" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Jorge Elorza" loading="lazy" /></noscript></div>
1393																				<div class="slideshow-content">
1394										<div class="title"><h2> Maryland is closing the gap. Here’s how to boost it.										</h2></div>
1395										<div class="desc"><p> Commentary: Maryland struggles to close academic achievement gaps despite gains. Gov. Wes Moore must decide on federal tax credit to support k-12 students.										</p></div>
1396										</div>
1397									</a>
1398								</div>
1399							</div>
1400													<div class="slideshowContents">
1401														<div class="most-viewed">
1402																								<a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/09/18/measles-outbreak-in-maryland-vaccination-importance/">
1403																					<div class="featured-image"><img decoding="async" width="304" height="162" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20304%20162'%3E%3C/svg%3E" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="dr.atanda 1" data-lazy-src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/dr.atanda-1-304x162.jpg" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="304" height="162" src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/dr.atanda-1-304x162.jpg" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="dr.atanda 1" loading="lazy" /></noscript></div>
1404																				<div class="slideshow-content">
1405										<div class="title"><h2> Measles is back in Maryland. Here’s how to protect your kids this school year										</h2></div>
1406										<div class="desc"><p> Commentary: Maryland confirms 40 measles cases in 2026, urging parents to ensure children are vaccinated to protect against the disease.										</p></div>
1407										</div>
1408									</a>
1409								</div>
1410							</div>
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1414					</div>
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1422					
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1424			<div class="column-right featured-contents">
1425									<h2 class="main-heading">
1426													<a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/category/movers-and-shakers/" >Movers and Shakers</a>
1427											</h2>
1428					<div class="featuredContent_slideshow" style="display:none">
1429												<div class="slideshowContents">
1430														<div class="most-viewed">
1431																								<a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/09/23/featured-mover-timothy-lynch-offit-kurman/">
1432																					<div class="featured-image"><img decoding="async" width="304" height="162" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20304%20162'%3E%3C/svg%3E" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Timothy “Tim” Lynch" data-lazy-src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/lynch_t-export-304x162.jpg" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="304" height="162" src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/lynch_t-export-304x162.jpg" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Timothy “Tim” Lynch" loading="lazy" /></noscript></div>
1433																				<div class="slideshow-content">
1434										<div class="title"><h2> Featured Mover: Timothy Lynch | Offit Kurman										</h2></div>
1435										<div class="desc"><p> Timothy “Tim” Lynch has been named Executive Chairman-Elect of Offit Kurman, succeeding founder Theodore “Ted” Offit.										</p></div>
1436										</div>
1437									</a>
1438								</div>
1439							</div>
1440													<div class="slideshowContents">
1441														<div class="most-viewed">
1442																								<a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/09/14/leonard-stamm-scrofano-law-pc/">
1443																					<div class="featured-image"><img decoding="async" width="304" height="162" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20304%20162'%3E%3C/svg%3E" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Leonard R. Stamm" data-lazy-src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/Leonard-R.-Stamm-304x162.jpg" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="304" height="162" src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/Leonard-R.-Stamm-304x162.jpg" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Leonard R. Stamm" loading="lazy" /></noscript></div>
1444																				<div class="slideshow-content">
1445										<div class="title"><h2> Leonard Stamm | Scrofano Law PC										</h2></div>
1446										<div class="desc"><p> Leonard R. Stamm, a past Dean of the National College for DUI Defense, has joined Scrofano Law PC as Of Counsel.										</p></div>
1447										</div>
1448									</a>
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1453																								<a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/09/03/ann-e-kane-md-gbmc-healthcare/">
1454																					<div class="featured-image"><img decoding="async" width="250" height="162" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20250%20162'%3E%3C/svg%3E" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Ann E. Kane, MD" data-lazy-src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/kane_ann_320-250x162.jpg" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="250" height="162" src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/kane_ann_320-250x162.jpg" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Ann E. Kane, MD" loading="lazy" /></noscript></div>
1455																				<div class="slideshow-content">
1456										<div class="title"><h2> Ann E. Kane, MD | GBMC HealthCare										</h2></div>
1457										<div class="desc"><p> Dr. Ann Kane’s new role with GBMC HealthCare is central to quality, safety, operational effectiveness, and communication.										</p></div>
1458										</div>
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1464																								<a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/08/21/sara-lawson-bass-berry-sims/">
1465																					<div class="featured-image"><img decoding="async" width="304" height="162" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20304%20162'%3E%3C/svg%3E" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Sara Lawson" data-lazy-src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/08/Sara-Lawson-304x162.jpg" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="304" height="162" src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/08/Sara-Lawson-304x162.jpg" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Sara Lawson" loading="lazy" /></noscript></div>
1466																				<div class="slideshow-content">
1467										<div class="title"><h2> Sara Lawson | Bass, Berry &#038; Sims										</h2></div>
1468										<div class="desc"><p> Formerly with Zuckerman Spaeder LLP, Sara Alpert Lawson joined Bass, Berry & Sims as a member in the firm’s Washington, D.C., office.										</p></div>
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1475																								<a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/08/13/michael-pulido-mha-sphr-gbmc/">
1476																					<div class="featured-image"><img decoding="async" width="291" height="162" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20291%20162'%3E%3C/svg%3E" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Michael Pulido" data-lazy-src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/08/Michael-Pulido-291x162.jpg" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="291" height="162" src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/08/Michael-Pulido-291x162.jpg" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Michael Pulido" loading="lazy" /></noscript></div>
1477																				<div class="slideshow-content">
1478										<div class="title"><h2> Michael Pulido, MHA, SPHR | GBMC										</h2></div>
1479										<div class="desc"><p> As GBMC’s SVP and CHRO, Michael Pulido brings more than three decades of human resources, operational, and executive leadership experience.										</p></div>
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1486																								<a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/08/03/janine-lairmore-gbmc-health-partners/">
1487																					<div class="featured-image"><img decoding="async" width="236" height="162" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20236%20162'%3E%3C/svg%3E" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Janine Lairmore" data-lazy-src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/08/jml-3_cropped-236x162.png" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="236" height="162" src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/08/jml-3_cropped-236x162.png" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Janine Lairmore" loading="lazy" /></noscript></div>
1488																				<div class="slideshow-content">
1489										<div class="title"><h2> Janine Lairmore | GBMC Health Partners										</h2></div>
1490										<div class="desc"><p> Janine Lairmore will lead efforts to strengthen practice operations, support practice leaders, improve patient access, and prepare the medical group for growth.										</p></div>
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1497																								<a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/08/03/michael-stein-mhsa-facmpe-gbmc-healthcare/">
1498																					<div class="featured-image"><img decoding="async" width="244" height="162" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20244%20162'%3E%3C/svg%3E" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Michael Stein, MHSA, FACMPE" data-lazy-srcset="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/07/stein_michael_v2_2026-244x162.jpg 244w, https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/07/stein_michael_v2_2026-180x120.jpg 180w" data-lazy-sizes="auto, (max-width: 244px) 100vw, 244px" data-lazy-src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/07/stein_michael_v2_2026-244x162.jpg" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="244" height="162" src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/07/stein_michael_v2_2026-244x162.jpg" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Michael Stein, MHSA, FACMPE" srcset="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/07/stein_michael_v2_2026-244x162.jpg 244w, https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/07/stein_michael_v2_2026-180x120.jpg 180w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 244px) 100vw, 244px" loading="lazy" /></noscript></div>
1499																				<div class="slideshow-content">
1500										<div class="title"><h2> Michael Stein, MHSA, FACMPE | GBMC HealthCare										</h2></div>
1501										<div class="desc"><p> Mike Stein was appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for GBMC HealthCare.										</p></div>
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1509																					<div class="featured-image"><img decoding="async" width="304" height="162" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20304%20162'%3E%3C/svg%3E" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Nathaniel Baker" data-lazy-src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/07/att_baker-304x162.jpg" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="304" height="162" src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/07/att_baker-304x162.jpg" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Nathaniel Baker" loading="lazy" /></noscript></div>
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1511										<div class="title"><h2> Nathaniel Baker | Freedman Law, LLC										</h2></div>
1512										<div class="desc"><p>
1512 Freedman Law, LLC is proud to announce that Nathaniel Baker has joined the firm's employment litigation practice as Senior Counsel.										</p></div>
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1519																								<a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/07/17/ronald-george-ncia/">
1520																					<div class="featured-image"><img decoding="async" width="304" height="162" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20304%20162'%3E%3C/svg%3E" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Ronald George" data-lazy-src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/07/Ronald-George-304x162.jpg" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="304" height="162" src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/07/Ronald-George-304x162.jpg" class="attachment-homepage-categories-thumb size-homepage-categories-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Ronald George" loading="lazy" /></noscript></div>
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1522										<div class="title"><h2> Ronald George | NCIA										</h2></div>
1523										<div class="desc"><p> Ronald L. George has been named President and CEO of NCIA. He previously served as EVP of Development and Chief Administrative Officer at CRi.										</p></div>
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1533										<div class="title"><h2> Alaina Liberto | Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Company										</h2></div>
1534										<div class="desc"><p> Chesapeake Employers’ Insurance Company announced the promotion of Alaina Liberto to Senior Vice President, Chief Information Officer.										</p></div>
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1596												<p style="font-weight: 700">October 7th, 2026 | 5:00 PM</p>
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1598							The Hispanic Leadership Awards honor the growing and powerful force of Hispanics in Maryland’s economy and culture by recognizing Hispanic[...]						</a></p></div>
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1706									<p class="post-title"><a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/09/23/moore-executive-order-maryland-data-center-review/">Moore creates uniform data center development framework as opponents call for moratoriums, bans</a></p>
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1709									<p class="post-title"><a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/09/23/maryland-voters-oppose-redistricting-ballot-question-poll/">Poll finds opposition to MD redistricting ballot question</a></p>
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1712									<p class="post-title"><a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/09/23/maryland-state-police-investigate-inmate-death-hagerstown/">Maryland State Police investigating death of inmate in Hagerstown</a></p>
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1715									<p class="post-title"><a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/09/22/microsoft-darpa-quantum-system-maryland-access/">Microsoft gives DARPA hands-on access to quantum system in MD</a></p>
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1718									<p class="post-title"><a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/09/22/food-delivery-platform-to-open-calvert-county-location/">Food delivery platform to open Calvert County location</a></p>
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1721									<p class="post-title"><a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/09/22/office-building-in-parkville-sells-for-2-2m/">Office building in Parkville sells for $2.2M</a></p>
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1724									<p class="post-title"><a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/09/22/baltimore-developer-residents-sue-stop-harborplace-demolition/">Baltimore developer, residents sue to stop Harborplace demolition</a></p>
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1727									<p class="post-title"><a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/09/22/dc-area-buyers-challenges-finding-homes-under-500000/">Can DC-area buyers still find a home for under $500K?</a></p>
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1733																								<a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/09/24/maryland-inspector-general-reports-owed-by-providers-health-agencies/">
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1735																												<img decoding="async" width="304" height="175" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20304%20175'%3E%3C/svg%3E" class="attachment-article-list-thumb size-article-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="A walker is seen on the floor of a nursing home facility in New York City, January 6, 2021. (REUTERS/Yuki Iwamura/File Photo)" data-lazy-src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/04/LOBBYIST-Reuters-304x175.jpg" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="304" height="175" src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/04/LOBBYIST-Reuters-304x175.jpg" class="attachment-article-list-thumb size-article-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="A walker is seen on the floor of a nursing home facility in New York City, January 6, 2021. (REUTERS/Yuki Iwamura/File Photo)" loading="lazy" /></noscript></div>
1736													<div class="title"><h2 class="rc-img-title">Reports show MD owed millions by providers, local health agencies</h2></div>													<div class="desc"><p class="news-description">
1737													The Office of Inspector General for Health conducted almost 1,400 audits and investigations over the last four years that found more than $42 million in improper or unrecovered payments — they only recently were made public.	
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1742																								<a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/09/24/wr-grace-tests-new-plastic-recycling-technology-maryland/">
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1744																												<img decoding="async" width="304" height="175" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20304%20175'%3E%3C/svg%3E" class="attachment-article-list-thumb size-article-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Lisa Krausz helps to lead the Stop Grace Coalition from her home in Columbia. (Tyler M. Andrews/The Washington Post)" data-lazy-src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/W.R.-Grace-concerns-wp-092426-304x175.jpg" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="304" height="175" src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/W.R.-Grace-concerns-wp-092426-304x175.jpg" class="attachment-article-list-thumb size-article-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Lisa Krausz helps to lead the Stop Grace Coalition from her home in Columbia. (Tyler M. Andrews/The Washington Post)" loading="lazy" /></noscript></div>
1745													<div class="title"><h2 class="rc-img-title">Columbia residents concerned as W.R. Grace tests recycling technology</h2></div>													<div class="desc"><p class="news-description">
1746													W.R. Grace & Co. is piloting advanced plastic recycling technology in Maryland, sparking safety concerns from nearby Columbia residents.	
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1765													<div class="title"><h2 class="rc-img-title">New facility opens at Rose Hill Manor Park &#038; Museums in Frederick</h2></div>													<div class="desc"><p class="news-description">
1766													The new Robert H. Renneberger Carriage Museum has opened at Rose Hill Manor Park & Museums in Frederick, county officials announced.	
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1771																								<a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/09/23/maryland-public-defender-settles-defamation-suit-fired-staffer/">
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1773																												<img decoding="async" width="304" height="175" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20304%20175'%3E%3C/svg%3E" class="attachment-article-list-thumb size-article-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Maryland Public Defender Natasha Dartigue is president of the Maryland State Bar Association. (Submitted photo)" data-lazy-src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/06/Natasha-Dartigue-crop-304x175.jpg" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="304" height="175" src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/06/Natasha-Dartigue-crop-304x175.jpg" class="attachment-article-list-thumb size-article-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Maryland Public Defender Natasha Dartigue is president of the Maryland State Bar Association. (Submitted photo)" loading="lazy" /></noscript></div>
1774													<div class="title"><h2 class="rc-img-title">MD public defender settles defamation case with fired staffer</h2></div>													<div class="desc"><p class="news-description">
1775													The Maryland Office of the Public Defender has settled a defamation lawsuit brought by a former staffer who was fired after being baselessly accused of stalking and of posing a violent threat.	
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1780																								<a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/09/23/first-washington-buys-village-of-blaine-shopping-center/">
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1782																												<img decoding="async" width="304" height="175" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20304%20175'%3E%3C/svg%3E" class="attachment-article-list-thumb size-article-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Cub Foods is one of the major tenants at the Village of Blaine. The shopping center at 4335 Pheasant Ridge Drive NE in Blaine, Minnesota, is also home to The Home Depot and At Home locations, as well as several smaller stores. (Photo courtesy of Catylist)" data-lazy-src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/first-washington-buys-village-of-blaine-shopping-center-304x175.jpg" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="304" height="175" src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/first-washington-buys-village-of-blaine-shopping-center-304x175.jpg" class="attachment-article-list-thumb size-article-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Cub Foods is one of the major tenants at the Village of Blaine. The shopping center at 4335 Pheasant Ridge Drive NE in Blaine, Minnesota, is also home to The Home Depot and At Home locations, as well as several smaller stores. (Photo courtesy of Catylist)" loading="lazy" /></noscript></div>
1783													<div class="title"><h2 class="rc-img-title">MD-based First Washington buys Minnesota shopping center for $45.8M</h2></div>													<div class="desc"><p class="news-description">
1784													A Maryland-based investor added to its Minnesota portfolio with the purchase of the Village of Blaine shopping district.	
1785													</p></div>
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1822									<p class="post-title"><a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/09/22/cms-canceled-760000-obamacare-policies-august/">Feds canceled Obamacare policies for 760,000 people in August</a></p>
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1825									<p class="post-title"><a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/09/22/paramount-settles-with-states-writers-union-warner-bros-merger/">Paramount settles with union, winning Warner Bros takeover</a></p>
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1828									<p class="post-title"><a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/09/21/freedom-economy-sues-treasury-withheld-community-lender-grants/">Trump administration sued over withheld federal grants for community lenders</a></p>
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1831									<p class="post-title"><a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/09/21/cnn-ms-now-politico-sue-trump-white-house-ban/">CNN, MS NOW, Politico sue Trump over White House ban</a></p>
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1834									<p class="post-title"><a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/09/21/tesla-trial-california-racial-bias-fremont-plant/">Tesla faces major trial for alleged bias against Black workers</a></p>
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1837									<p class="post-title"><a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/09/21/paramount-settles-with-states-warner-bros-merger-california/">Paramount settles, a big step toward closing Warner Bros merger, source says</a></p>
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1840									<p class="post-title"><a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/09/18/judge-strikes-down-education-department-anti-dei-grant-policy/">Judge strikes down Education Department&#8217;s anti-DEI grant policy</a></p>
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1848																												<img decoding="async" width="304" height="175" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20304%20175'%3E%3C/svg%3E" class="attachment-article-list-thumb size-article-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="A woman and her child walk past voting booths during the New York City mayoral election, at a polling site at the High School of Art and Design in Manhattan in New York City, on Nov. 4, 2025. (REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo)" data-lazy-srcset="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/usps-mail-in-voting-restrictions-risk-legal-ballots-304x175.jpg 304w, https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/usps-mail-in-voting-restrictions-risk-legal-ballots-120x68.jpg 120w, https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/usps-mail-in-voting-restrictions-risk-legal-ballots-50x28.jpg 50w" data-lazy-sizes="auto, (max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px" data-lazy-src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/usps-mail-in-voting-restrictions-risk-legal-ballots-304x175.jpg" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="304" height="175" src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/usps-mail-in-voting-restrictions-risk-legal-ballots-304x175.jpg" class="attachment-article-list-thumb size-article-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="A woman and her child walk past voting booths during the New York City mayoral election, at a polling site at the High School of Art and Design in Manhattan in New York City, on Nov. 4, 2025. (REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo)" srcset="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/usps-mail-in-voting-restrictions-risk-legal-ballots-304x175.jpg 304w, https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/usps-mail-in-voting-restrictions-risk-legal-ballots-120x68.jpg 120w, https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/usps-mail-in-voting-restrictions-risk-legal-ballots-50x28.jpg 50w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px" loading="lazy" /></noscript></div>
1849													<div class="title"><h2 class="rc-img-title">US appeals court reinstates Ohio law requiring voters to prove citizenship</h2></div>													<div class="desc"><p class="news-description">
1850													A federal appeals court reinstated an Ohio law requiring residents to present documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote.	
1851													</p></div>
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1855																								<a href="https://thedailyrecord.com/2026/09/23/us-judge-trump-white-house-media-ban-legal-compliance/">
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1857																												<img decoding="async" width="304" height="175" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20304%20175'%3E%3C/svg%3E" class="attachment-article-list-thumb size-article-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="MS Now correspondent Akayla Gardner reports outside the White House grounds in Washington on Sept. 20, 2026, after President Donald Trump banned MS Now, CNN and Politico in a Truth Social post. (REUTERS/Annabelle Gordon)" data-lazy-srcset="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/cnn-ms-now-politico-sue-trump-white-house-ban-304x175.jpg 304w, https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/cnn-ms-now-politico-sue-trump-white-house-ban-50x30.jpg 50w" data-lazy-sizes="auto, (max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px" data-lazy-src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/cnn-ms-now-politico-sue-trump-white-house-ban-304x175.jpg" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="304" height="175" src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/cnn-ms-now-politico-sue-trump-white-house-ban-304x175.jpg" class="attachment-article-list-thumb size-article-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="MS Now correspondent Akayla Gardner reports outside the White House grounds in Washington on Sept. 20, 2026, after President Donald Trump banned MS Now, CNN and Politico in a Truth Social post. (REUTERS/Annabelle Gordon)" srcset="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/cnn-ms-now-politico-sue-trump-white-house-ban-304x175.jpg 304w, https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/cnn-ms-now-politico-sue-trump-white-house-ban-50x30.jpg 50w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px" loading="lazy" /></noscript></div>
1858													<div class="title"><h2 class="rc-img-title">Judge blocks Trump&#8217;s White House media ban, orders access to be restored</h2></div>													<div class="desc"><p class="news-description">
1859													A federal judge ordered President Donald Trump to restore White House access for journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico.	
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1877																												<img decoding="async" width="304" height="175" src="data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20304%20175'%3E%3C/svg%3E" class="attachment-article-list-thumb size-article-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Harvey Weinstein appears in Manhattan Supreme Court to be sentenced for sexual assault in New York City on Sept. 23, 2026. (Dean Moses/Pool via REUTERS)" data-lazy-src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/harvey-weinstein-sentenced-15-years-new-york-sexual-assault-304x175.jpg" /><noscript><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="304" height="175" src="https://thedailyrecord.com/files/2026/09/harvey-weinstein-sentenced-15-years-new-york-sexual-assault-304x175.jpg" class="attachment-article-list-thumb size-article-list-thumb wp-post-image" alt="Harvey Weinstein appears in Manhattan Supreme Court to be sentenced for sexual assault in New York City on Sept. 23, 2026. (Dean Moses/Pool via REUTERS)" loading="lazy" /></noscript></div>
1878													<div class="title"><h2 class="rc-img-title">Harvey Weinstein sentenced to prison for NY sexual assault</h2></div>													<div class="desc"><p class="news-description">
1879													A New York judge sentenced former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein to years in prison for sexually assaulting a former production assistant in 2006.	
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1897													The U.S. Supreme Court declined to halt a ruling declaring a California couple the legal parents of an infant born to their surrogate who refused their request to terminate the pregnancy.	
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