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Traffic reopens on I-95 in Harford County after three injured in crash, police say
All lanes of Interstate 95 in Harford County have reopened after the highway was shut down Thursday evening as police probed a crash that injured three people.
Man shot, killed Thursday evening in Hamilton Hills neighborhood, Baltimore Police say
A 27-year-old died after police found him wounded Thursday evening in Northeast Baltimore, police said.
Johns Hopkins Medical School renames outpatient center after Levi Watkins Jr., first Black chief resident
Dr. Levi Watkins Jr. was the first Black chief resident at the Johns Hopkins Medical School and the first surgeon to successfully implant an automatic heart defibrillator in a human in 1980.
Johns Hopkins baseball loses, 7-6, to Lynchburg in winner-take-all Game 3 of Division III College World Series finals
Johns Hopkins baseball couldn’t protect leads of 4-0, 4-2 and 5-4 in the winner-take-all Game 3 as Lynchburg emerged with its first NCAA crown in its first appearance in the Division III Colleg...
‘Overwhelming, yet peaceful’: Glen Burnie pastor reflec...ntoxicated driver who killed his wife is sentenced to 14 years
Kevin James Pickett, 43, of Sykesville was sentenced to 14 years in prison Thursday after driving while influenced by drugs and killing a Baltimore pastor standing on the side of the highway.
Baltimore weather: What you need to know about unhealthy air quality due to haze
Winds carrying wildfire smoke from eastern Canada are causing hazy skies and air quality issues in the Baltimore area.
Who is Richard Worley, the new acting Baltimore Police commissioner?
Richard Worley, a veteran in Baltimore's police force, will serve as the acting police commissioner until the Baltimore City Council confirms a new leader.
Gunnar Henderson hits go-ahead 2-run homer in 8th as Orioles rally late to beat Brewers, 6-3, avoid sweep
Rookie Gunnar Henderson more than made up for an early mistake in the field, hitting a go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning to propel the Orioles to a 6-3 win over Milwaukee.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore picks Netflix executive to head new economic advisory council
Wes Moore tapped a tech industry veteran to lead a new economic development advisory group.
Baltimore Police Commissioner Harrison to leave contract early; veteran Richard Worley nominated to replace him
Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison will depart before the end of his contract, city officials announced Thursday, and Mayor Brandon Scott has nominated a 25-year veteran of the city d...
Adnan Syed case: Victim’s brother files appeal to Maryland Supreme Court, asks for more say in court proceedings
The brother of the woman Adnan Syed once was convicted of killing is filing his own appeal to the Maryland Supreme Court, arguing that a lower court’s ruling in his favor didn’t go far enough...
Big Ten football has a new schedule format. Here’s what it means for Maryland.
Starting in 2024, the Big Ten will introduce a football schedule that eliminates divisions, includes 11 protected matchups and allows for a rotating group of opponents. Here's what it means for M...
Maryland State Board of Elections taps longtime employee Jared DeMarinis as administrator
The Maryland State Board of Elections selected a new elections administrator Thursday.
Pipe blockage in Linthicum leads to 98,000-gallon sewage overflow into Patapsco tributary
A hose jammed into a manhole in Linthicum led to 98,000 gallons of sewage flowing in the Patapsco River tributary of Stoney Run from Saturday through Tuesday.
Air quality worsened Thursday in Baltimore area amid thick plume of Canadian wildfire smoke
Officials are recommending residents to limit their time outdoors and avoid strenuous activity outside.
B&O Railroad Museum in Baltimore announces $30 million transformation of campus and exhibit space
The B&O Railroad Museum plans a $30 million transformation of its Southwest Baltimore campus to restore a historic railroad repair building, add exhibits and community gathering space and create ...
Carroll County commissioners will hold a public hearing on community solar projects on farmland
Residents will have the opportunity to tell the Board of Carroll County Commissioners whether they agree with its recommendation to no longer allow solar panel projects on county farmland.
Severn man, 50, in crisis dies following Monday house fire
Mark A. Harvey, 50, of Severn, died Thursday from injuries he sustained after he started a fire in a house on Gambrills Road, officials said.
Fire at Cockeysville’s Antique Row under control after building collapses, Baltimore County Fire Department says
A two-alarm blaze at a strip of businesses on the 10800 block of York Road in Cockeysville was under control Wednesday evening after an hourslong battle with firefighters from numerous localities...
Woman dies Wednesday from wounds suffered in Tuesday double shooting in Central Southwest Baltimore, police say
A 46-year-old woman died after being shot in Southwest Baltimore Tuesday evening, Baltimore Police said Wednesday.
Fewer tickets, fewer dollars: Drivers slow down on Interstate 83, blowing hole in Baltimore’s plans to repair JFX
As Baltimore approaches the one-year mark since the installation of speed cameras along an infamously dangerous section of Interstate 83, transportation officials are finding the number of citati...
Baltimore County judge orders second driver charged in Beltway crash held without bond
The second driver charged in the deaths of six construction workers in a March Baltimore Beltway crash will remain in jail, a Baltimore County District Court Judge ruled Thursday.
Dan Rodricks: Pastor Hudson’s big dream starts to come true in West Baltimore | COMMENTARY
Resurrection Sandtown and Dwyer Workforce Development, founded by the CFG bank owner and his family, join forces.
Founder of three schools for under-resourced students to retire as president of The Loyola School in Baltimore
The Rev. William J. Watters, who founded three Baltimore schools for under-resourced students, announced May 31 he is ready to retire from the presidency of The Loyola School at the age of 89.
Ravens free agency tracker 2023: Laquon Treadwell addition gives Baltimore 5 receivers that were former 1st-round picks
Track all the Ravens' comings and goings during 2023 NFL free agency.
Outdoor activities in Baltimore area are canceling due to poor air quality
Schools, recreational departments and more have been cancelling outdoor events due to poor air quality spurred by winds carrying wildfire smoke from eastern Canada.
Interactive map: Air quality for the Baltimore region and the rest of Maryland and U.S.
Check the recently reported Air Quality Index for stations in the Baltimore area and around the U.S. on an interactive map featuring data from AirNow.
Rare cars and boxing regalia stolen from Gervonta Davis’ Florida home, lawyer says
“Mr. Davis’ Florida home was burglarized, ransacked, and a significant amount of personal belongings, including prized boxing regalia, stolen," attorney Michael Tomko wrote in court documents...
Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison: His calming, steady presence was still not enough | COMMENTARY
Harrison boosted the cause of reform but ultimately came up short in efforts to reduce the city's high homicide count.
HonFest founder says Baltimore festival will move ahead as planned for the weekend
After facing nearly a week of outrage over its decision to deny a booth to Planned Parenthood Maryland, organizers said HonFest will go on this weekend as planned.
CIAA basketball tournaments to remain in Baltimore through 2026 as officials announce 1-year extension
The 2023 CIAA basketball tournaments generated a total economic impact of $29.6 million, according to Visit Baltimore President and CEO Al Hutchinson, which is a 51% increase from the previous ye...
Things to do in Baltimore June 9 to June 15
Go to a Pride event that mixes Shakespeare and disco, watch a Disney favorite, hear a best new artist, taste local draft beers, get some good deals on gardening and more.
Man dies in Southeast Baltimore shooting Monday, police say
A man was fatally shot Monday in Baltimore’s Medford neighborhood, according to police.
Reisterstown man dies in head-on collision with tractor-trailer in Carroll County
The crash occurred around 10:52 p.m. near the intersection of Route 140 and Dede Road in Finksburg.
75 years ago, Dr. Charles Bailey had one more chance to get his experimental heart surgery right | GUEST COMMENTARY
He had already killed four people, and behind his back, some were calling him “the Butcher." He was about to make history - or end his career.
The ‘Madden 24’ teaser wasn’t kind to Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen. He took notice.
“How i get signed up to be the one ran over on the release video,” Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen tweeted after the "Madden NFL 24" teaser showed him getting stiff-armed by Bills quarterback...
Carroll County Fire and EMS welcomes 72 new hires, following the induction of 16 lieutenants
The new employees include firefighters, emergency medical workers, paramedics and fire apparatus drivers, said Michael Robinson Sr., the department’s director and chief.
Petty crime citations: Ivan Bates delivers on a Baltimore state’s attorney campaign promise | COMMENTARY
Baltimore's top prosecutor campaigned on getting tougher on minor offenses and his balanced, community service-oriented plan has merit - if it avoids over-enforcement.
On Max’s ‘Swiping America,’ Maryland graduate travels U.S. with other singles in search of romantic connection
“Swiping America," a reality dating series, debuts June 15 on Max and features former Howard County resident Kesun Lee alongside three other singles as they search for love.
With new team and beard, Aaron Hicks off to hot start with Orioles: ‘It allows me to be myself’
No longer having to abide by the Yankees’ strict no facial hair policy, Aaron Hicks has let his stubble grow out into a trimmed beard with the Orioles. But the change in appearance isn’t the ...
Donald David Brown, leader at Baltimore’s Carnegie Institution for Science and mentor to scientists, dies
Donald David Brown, a biologist at Carnegie Institution for Science in Baltimore, died May 31 at his home in the Woodbrook section of Baltimore County. He was 91.
Teen in critical condition after water rescue at Baltimore City’s Roosevelt Park pool, authorities say
A teenager was hospitalized in critical but stable condition after being rescued Wednesday afternoon from the pool at Roosevelt Park in Hampden, authorities said.
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde ejected for arguing balls and strikes vs. Brewers
Orioles manager Brandon Hyde was ejected in the fifth inning of Wednesday night’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers for arguing balls and strikes.
Orioles crushed by Brewers, 10-2, as Corbin Burnes dominates and Joey Wiemer stars again
Brewers ace Corbin Burnes pitched eight shutout innings and Milwaukee's offense battered Dean Kremer and long reliever Bruce Zimmermann for 16 hits in a 10-2 win over the Orioles.
Salisbury softball loses back-to-back games, national title to Trine in Division III College World Series finals
Trine softball got a game-winning, two-out single in the bottom of the seventh to beat Salisbury, 1-0, in Game 3 of the Division III College World Series finals on Wednesday, denying the Sea Gull...
Affidavit sheds new light on when and what ex-Maryland Gov....ogan knew about Roy McGrath’s severance before it was public
Former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan knew about his former chief-of-staff Roy McGrath’s six-figure severance payment from the government-owned nonprofit Maryland Environmental Service almost two we...
Second driver in Beltway crash that killed six people surrenders to state police
Maryland State Police arrested Lisa Adrienne Lea, one of two drivers charged in a Baltimore Beltway crash that resulted in the deaths of six construction workers.
Maryland becomes first state to offer driver’s license in both Apple and Google mobile wallets
Maryland is the first state to offer a digital driver’s license for both Android and Apple users.
‘No one wins in this kind of case’: 21-year-old sentenc...l for boat crash that killed local lacrosse player Nick Barton
Shayne Kenneth Smith, Nick Barton's former teammate at South River High School, was sentenced to 18 months in jail for the West River boat crash that killed Barton last summer.
‘We’re really fixing what we’ve done’: 30 million baby oysters planted in Severn River
As part of the Operation Build-a-Reef campaign, 30 million oyster spat were planted into the Severn River Wednesday at Jonas and Anne Catharine Green Park in Annapolis.
A songwriters’ group is suing a Baltimore bar for musical copyright infringement
The complaint by ASCAP comes after a multiyear effort to contact the Canton bar about renewing a license to play its members’ music.
Baltimore Board of Estimates approves new fees for outdoor dining parklets
The new rules for parklets, which take effect July 1, will put Baltimore ahead of the curve compared with other American cities, officials say.
Maryland Board of Public Works approves procurement of thousands of doses of abortion medication
The Maryland Board of Public Works approved a contract Wednesday to secure 30,000 doses of mifepristone.
Johns Hopkins baseball falls in Game 1 of Division III College World Series finals to Lynchburg, 5-2
Johns Hopkins baseball brought the potential winning run to the plate in the bottom of the ninth Wednesday, but they fell short in a 5-2 loss to Lynchburg in Game 1 of the best-of-three College W...
Haze over Baltimore will linger through Friday; Code Red alert issued for poor air quality
The current haze throughout Baltimore is expected to last through at least Thursday as winds carry smoke from Canadian wildfires across the northeastern states.
Baltimore spending board approves 3 settlements totaling $885,000; includes case of 15-year-old shot with Taser
Baltimore’s spending board approved three settlements, totaling $885,000, Wednesday morning that involved Baltimore Police.
Maryland’s lengthening commutes raise the reckless driving threat | COMMENTARY
The Beltway work zone crash that killed six illustrates how post-pandemic commuting patterns may be inadvertently encouraging deadly driving habits.
Baltimore City man convicted of first-degree murder in 2022 shooting of woman in Essex
A jury convicted a 30-year-old Baltimore City man of first-degree murder in the 2022 shooting of a 33-year-old woman, according to the Baltimore County State’s Attorney’s Office.
University System of Maryland approves FY2024 operating budget, including staff raises and additional HBCU funds
The University System of Maryland Board of Regents Committee on Finance voted unanimously to approve the operating budget for fiscal year 2024, wrapping up the budget process.
Water being restored to residents after water main break in Belair-Edison; road closures still in effect, DPW says
The 16-inch water main break occurred at 3804 Sinclair Lane in Northeast Baltimore.
There is no inevitable dark side to AI | GUEST COMMENTARY
AI is just another manifestation of the human impulse to discover and innovate.
Tax the wealthy to pay for reparations | GUEST COMMENTARY
Those who are of privilege — largely white privilege — have benefited the most from the damage imposed on African Americans.
Six things we learned from the Orioles’ first 60 games
From Tyler Wells' emergence to Kyle Gibson's steadiness to the team's approaches with Grayson Rodriguez and Gunnar Henderson, here are six things we've learned from the Orioles' first 60 games of...
Bits & Bites: Another Italian eatery opens in Fells Point, ... video shuts Blackwall Hitch and AFRAM Restaurant Week returns
Osteria Pirata is the latest Italian restaurant to join the waterfront neighborhood in Baltimore.
Safety or nickel? Versatile Ravens defender Kyle Hamilton isn’t ready to pin himself to one spot.
Given the breadth of his talents and the uncertainty around where he’ll put them to use, Kyle Hamilton will be one of the most interesting Ravens in 2023, just as he was in 2022.
Takeaways from Baltimore Police budget hearing: Commissione... for D.C., vacancies continue, low-level offenses in spotlight
Here's what to know from the five-hour budget hearing for Baltimore Police.
Stanley Pianowski, department store buyer and longtime Baltimore County Liquor Board administrator, dies
Stanley Pianowski, a department store buyer and Baltimore County Liquor Board administrator, died May 28. He was 87.
13 local environmental groups seek $160,000 in annual GreenGive fundraising drive
Thirteen Annapolis-area organizations launched the seventh annual GreenGive drive Tuesday with the hopes of raising a collective $160,000 for environmental initiatives in Anne Arundel County.