Irit Skulnik

“Self-direction is the difference between surviving and thriving,” said former Baltimore Orioles player B.J. Surhoff. Surhoff spoke at a press conference outside the State House today to advocate against proposed state budget cuts to DDA services. For @CNSmd

Advocates rallied outside the State House in Annapolis today to protest funding cuts included in the FY27 state budget proposal to the Developmental Disabilities Administration. For @CNSmd

#Maryland lawmakers are considering a bill that would require businesses to accept cash payments for purchases less than $300, a move that supporters said keeps the economy open to all. @irit_skulnik gives us the details here: cnsmaryland.org/2026/03/12/cas…

Members from the Maryland Developmental Disabilities Coalition lined the State House hall this morning to greet lawmakers and advocate against budget cuts to the Developmental Disabilities Administration. For @CNSmd

Gov. Wes Moore talks about the state’s housing crisis and why it’s a primary driver of businesses leaving Maryland. He is speaking to the crowd at the 2026 Maryland Business Outlook today in Annapolis. @CNSmd

Gov. Wes Moore participates in a “fireside chat” at the 2026 Maryland Business Outlook, hosted by the state’s Chamber of Commerce, at The Westin Hotel in Annapolis. @CNSmd

We are CASA members and advocates held a press conference with lawmakers Tuesday morning outside of the Maryland State House ahead of Gov. Wes Moore signing the bill ending 287(g) agreements into law. For @CNSmd

A nearly 2,300 mile, 110 day ‘Walk for Peace’ by nearly two dozen Theravada Buddhist Monks ended in a warm reception in Annapolis at the Maryland State House today. Read more here from @irit_skulnik, @NolanRogalski, @RhiannonM_Evans and @AMollenauerNews: cnsmaryland.org/2026/02/12/it-…

Check out our coverage of the Buddhist monks' peace gathering in Annapolis today — the last stop of their nearly 2,300 mile Walk for Peace. For @CNSmd cnsmaryland.org/2026/02/12/it-…

The monks make their way to the Maryland Statehouse as people line Bladen Street to see them. For @CNSmd

After a long wait, the monks' bus has arrived at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Spirits weren't dampened too much by the delay or cold, but there's a bit more of a buzz in the crowd now. @CNSmd

Still live from Annapolis with @CNSmd as the monks' walk has begun.

The monks continue on -- one last mile down to the Maryland State House, where @irit_skulnik is set up to catch their arrival for @CNSmd.

The group of Buddhist monks have officially arrived on Bladen Street in Annapolis to complete their Walk of Peace. They will now participate in a peace gathering and meet legislators before heading back on a bus to Texas this afternoon. For @CNSmd

Spectators in Annapolis brought flags as they await the group of Buddhist monks arriving to finish their 2,300 mile Walk of Peace. For @CNSmd

Crowds lineup outside the Maryland Statehouse, anxiously awaiting the arrival of a group of Buddhist monks who are here to finish their 15-week Walk of Peace. Reporting live for @CNSmd

A historic gristmill in Baltimore County is bringing back its waterwheel, which was once one of the largest in the state. Read more in my latest for @baltimoresun to learn about the restoration. baltimoresun.com/2025/08/05/his…

South Baltimore's Westport neighborhood will see 20 of its vacant rowhomes rehabilitated, with two already undergoing renovations. Residents hope this will restore the neighborhood to its former glory. My latest for @baltimoresun baltimoresun.com/2025/07/31/sou…

Earlier this month Gov. Wes Moore scrapped the plan for Maryland's cannabis incubator to be in the Catonsville Armory. Now, with the location search reopened, some counties are reaffirming their interest in hosting the program. For @baltimoresun baltimoresun.com/2025/07/16/mar…

Residents and local officials are concerned about a recently advanced 99-year lease for R&D space in Riverdale Park. “We need to build dense, walkable, vibrant things in this place, not a soulless office park,” one resident said. For @thedbk dbknews.com/2024/12/11/con…