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A rare manatee sighting in Chesapeake Bay waters
Manatees are typically found in waterways around Florida, but have been known to wander into the Chesapeake Bay over the years. Could climate change bring more?
Manatees swim in the Homosassa River on Oct. 5, 2021 in Homosassa, Florida.
Ex-Baltimore Blast GM accused of stealing more than $170K from indoor soccer team
Gianni Tumminello, 49, of Nottingham, was charged Aug. 18 in Baltimore County Circuit Court with six counts of theft.
6/16/22—Exterior of the Baltimore County Courts Building in Towson.
Locust Point Harris Teeter to reopen Thursday after mouse infestation
Corporate representatives say the McHenry Row store in the 1800 block of Whetstone Way will resume operations Thursday at 7 a.m. after a 'thorough mitigation process.'
Employees at the Harris Teeter were compensated for their hours scheduled during the closure.
A Baltimore woman called 911 to ask for a restraining order against her police officer husband. Authorities arrested them both.
An Anne Arundel County Police officer and his wife are facing domestic violence charges in Baltimore after authorities say they assaulted each other during a dispute over money.
Baltimore Police lights flicker at night.
Baltimore City aims to bolster student attendance with back-to-school rally
With Baltimore City schools resuming Aug. 28, city agencies distributed a multitude of resources to families Saturday in hopes of bolstering attendance this fall.
Assata, 7, inspects her new rainbow backpack.
At Timonium Sky Zone, kids bounce back, but some parents are uneasy about fatal shooting
On Thursday, vehicles poured into the Sky Zone parking lot, which at times appeared nearly full. But some parents were still uneasy about a fatal shooting at the center last Saturday.
A police officer with his back to the camera walks in front of Sky Zone.
Man fatally shot while trying to prevent robbery of a relative in Canton
Benner’s nephew, 30-year-old Jeffrey Tyree, told The Banner the robbers took his phone, wallet and his red Dodge Charger with Maryland tag 3FL1240.
Police lights
Thunderstorms, damaging winds lead to power outages, downed trees in Baltimore area
A line of powerful thunderstorms roared through the Baltimore region on Monday evening, downing trees and leaving thousands of customers without power.
Lightning strikes during a thunderstorm in Baltimore, Md. on Monday, Aug. 7, 2023.
Move over, Beyoncé Day: Kelly Rowland to headline Artscape in September
The headliner announcement about Kelly Rowland comes at a crucial moment for city leaders and event organizers, who have struggled to come together to plan Baltimore’s multiday Artscape festival.
Kelly Rowland, seen here at the premiere of “Babylon” last year, will headline Artscape in September.
Howard County is cutting school bus service for 3,500 students. Was there another way?
The conflict over school bus service in Howard County can be traced to one critical decision: pushing back high school start times.
The conflict over school bus service in Howard County can be traced to one critical decision: pushing back high school start times.
The choice of a new generation: I-83 Pepsi sign rebranded as ‘Plant 83’
Baltimore’s Pepsi sign, long associated with traffic incidents, has been replaced.
The Pepsi sign over Interstate 83 has been replaced with branding for Plant 83.
Meet Towson University’s new president, Mark Ginsberg
Towson University’s next president is an administrator at George Mason University with experience supporting diversity on campus.
Mark R. Ginsberg will be the next president of Towson University.
Pedestrian killed in I-95 crash near O’Donnell Street early Monday
The Maryland Transportation Authority’s collision reconstruction unit is investigating the cause of the crash. Officials said the driver of the vehicle that struck the man remained at the scene.
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At Merriweather, Jason Aldean says tour was ‘snake bit’ after music video controversy
The country music star thanked fans for seeing the song "Try That in a Small Town" and its music video "for what it actually was and what it means."
Jason Aldean performs during CMA Fest at Nissan Stadium on June 10 in Nashville, Tennessee.
The latest victim of the Kia auto theft trend: Baltimore Police Department
An unmarked 2018 silver Kia Optima owned by the department was stolen Tuesday.
Kia dealership, Owings Mills.
One person struck and killed by Baltimore-bound Amtrak train, officials say
An Amtrak train departing Philadelphia for Baltimore struck and killed a person Sunday evening.
A silver and blue Amtrak train emerges from a tunnel. In the background trees and a small piece of the Baltimore skyline are visible.
Unsettled weather pattern returns Monday with thunderstorms and gusty winds
The showers will keep the area slightly cooler through the afternoon, with highs expected in the lower- to mid-80s across the state.
Scattered thunderstorms are possible in Baltimore Thursday.
Maryland before time: Rare dinosaur bone bed uncovered in Prince George’s County
Officials announced this week that the recovery of the fossil and others nearby elevate the park’s classification to a bone bed, the first discovered in Maryland since 1887.
TV cameras point at paleontologist J.P. Hodnett as he describes the bones found at the Prince George‘s County Dinosaur Park on July 12, 2023.
Baltimore County school board approves new boundaries for central, northeast schools
The board on Tuesday night approved a map selected by a 42-person committee without making any changes.
The sign near the entrance to the Baltimore County Board of Education’s Greenwood Campus on 8/18/22.
Oldfields School advocates announce plans to reopen 156-year-old institution in September
Advocates announced that a new board of trustees chaired by Taylor Smith, the former head of school, will take over.
Oldfields School, established in 1867, will be closing at the end of teh school year.
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