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To be honest, same song. I’m tired. I just don’t know how to stay stopped.

Congress controls the power of the purse, but Republicans on Capitol Hill have put up little resistance to efforts by the administration to suspend spending that they've already approved.

Giants of the arts world left us this year: We look back on the legacies of Harry Belafonte, Tina Turner, Sinéad O'Connor, Paul Reubens (aka Pee-wee Herman), Richard Roundtree, Norman Lear and more.

We’ll hear from a clinical psychologist who asks: After the psychological stress of the pandemic, what will it take for us to unlearn the habit of social distancing? Plus, Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski proposes a $30 million funding increase for the county’s school system. And the County Council worries about the noise complaints that might come with expanding live entertainment permits.

The state launches yet another effort to get more residents vaccinated. City Council members propose a plan to curb illegal dumping in Baltimore. A psychotherapist offers advice on navigating the return to in-person work. Plus: Will Johnny Olszewski run for reelection as Baltimore County Executive, or make a run for governor...and how will his decision affect those who want his job?

Baltimore needs to take advantage of a once in a generation opportunity to correct a mistake. Here's how.

Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson and Dr. Shanaysha Sauls, President and CEO of the Baltimore Community Foundation, explore the challenges of leading through a pandemic and the short and long-term issues they're working to address on behalf of the Baltimore region.

Maryland will stop administering the Johnson & Johnson vaccine today after federal health agencies called for a pause in its use. Dr. Leana Wen says the FDA & CDC recommendation is precautionary and is no cause to second-guess the safety of COVID-19 vaccines in general. And the Maryland General Assembly has just wrapped up a historic legislative session – we have the highlights.

Baltimore City’s outdoor mask mandate will be relaxed in line with state guidelines. The Maryland Health Department will restart distribution of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine next week. Housing advocates have a plea to Mayor Brandon Scott: Stop this year’s tax sale! And state transportation officials look to ease traffic congestion on the Bay Bridge, but the plan is drawing criticism from lawmakers on the shore and beyond.

Baltimore County is trying to fight off an infestation of midges! The student member on the County’s school board will have a vote on the budget over objections of some members, but only if Gov. Hogan signs the bill. A federal judge ruled that Baltimore State’s Attorney, Marilyn Mosby cannot avoid a trial on perjury charges. $10 million in ARPA funds will go toward a public health approach to fighting crime in the city. And Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski awaits approval of his four-point-eight billion dollar budget.

Baltimore County will build a memorial to lives lost to COVID-19. County Exec Johnny O proposes an accountability board for his Inspector General. Plus: Cicada tattoos are a thing.

A volunteer program in Baltimore County closes down after 15 months of feeding residents. And the County Executive looks to rein in the power of his controversial Inspector General.

Baltimore County plans how to spend federal ARP funds. And supporters rally behind a bill to ban Baltimore from using facial recognition software.

The Baltimore Inspector General’s office uncovers suspicious overtime policies in the city’s police department. New affordable housing opens in Baltimore’s Johnston Square. And in the Capital Gazette shooter’s trial, the defense says Jarod Ramos is not mentally capable of criminal responsibility.

Vaccine rollout for 5 to 11 year olds is set to launch next week. Today, open enrollment kicks off for health care, and young Marylanders can take advantage of newly affordable options. Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski declares an end to his state of emergency. And we break down a recent America’s Health Rankings report on women and children.

Sheilah Kast speaks with Professor Leigh Goodmark of the University of Maryland Carey School of Law about the questions that the Ray Rice video raises…

Fifty years ago this week President Lyndon Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law: "Today is a triumph for freedom as huge as any victory that’s…

With two days down and two to go, Republicans in Cleveland are making the case for Donald Trump to a general election audience. With so many A-list…

5 to 11 year olds are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines. We have the latest from the state health department, Baltimore City and surrounding counties on vaccine rollout... plus a conversation with a pediatrician about the vaccine for children. Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski shares his plans for spending $160 million in ARPA funds. Meanwhile in Baltimore City, Mayor Brandon Scott’s administration is now required to give monthly reports on federal relief spending. And the latest on what the Maryland Food Bank is doing to fight food insecurity.

Johnny Olszewski proposes Baltimore County’s first public campaign financing system to equal the playing field...but some opponents are already crying foul. Baltimore City Council’s president has a bill to bring back the dollar housing program. And as we near the end of another year under the pandemic, the so-called ‘new normal’ has taken a tremendous toll on families of school aged children and teachers. We'll hear from a local teacher about why so many have left the profession and why she’s staying.