Top 10 Maryland Newspapers by Circulation
*Data as of August 2025
1. Baltimore Sun
http://www.baltimoresun.com/
Maryland’s largest and oldest daily newspaper, The Baltimore Sun covers statewide news, politics, crime, and public affairs, with strong investigative reporting and digital coverage.
2. The Capital (Annapolis)
https://www.capitalgazette.com/
Focused on Anne Arundel County and Maryland’s capital, The Capital delivers daily coverage of local government, maritime news, schools, and public safety.
3. Frederick News‑Post
https://www.fredericknewspost.com/
Serving Frederick County, this independent newspaper covers development, education, business, and local events with daily print and digital editions.
4. The Herald‑Mail (Hagerstown)
https://www.heraldmailmedia.com/
Based in Hagerstown, The Herald-Mail delivers daily news to Western Maryland and parts of nearby states, focusing on local politics, courts, and rural issues.
5.The Star Democrat (Easton)
https://www.stardem.com/
One of the oldest newspapers on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, The Star Democrat offers daily news on agriculture, tourism, education, and regional government.
6. Cumberland Times‑News
https://www.times-news.com/
A daily paper serving Western Maryland, The Times-News provides regional news, politics, sports, and community updates for Allegany and surrounding counties.
7. Cecil Whig
https://www.cecildaily.com/
A weekly publication based in Elkton, The Cecil Whig reports on local news, schools, government, and community affairs in Cecil County.
8. Daily Record (Baltimore)
https://thedailyrecord.com/
Statewide legal and business daily tabloid since 1888. Covers courts, finance, real estate, and professional news five days a week
9. The Daily Times (Salisbury)
https://www.delmarvanow.com/
Serving Maryland’s Lower Eastern Shore, The Daily Times provides daily reporting on environmental issues, development, crime, and local life.
10. The Aegis (Bel Air, Harford County)
https://www.baltimoresun.com/aegis/
Community-focused twice-weekly broadsheet since 1856. Offers local government, schools, sports, and events; strong print + digital model