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Changes to the Laurel Park racetrack leave community funding in question
As the races prepare to leave Laurel Park, the community worries that a fund for local nonprofits may leave with it.
Maryland plans to transition Laurel Park into a horse training center.
Long-running feud over a Crownsville water tower heads to court
Residents aggrieved by Anne Arundel County’s plans to build a water tower in their Crownsville neighborhood sued to reverse the county’s decision.
Neighbors of the planned site for a new water tower near Crownsville at the Annapolis Moose Lodge are suing Anne Arundel County to stop the project.
Former Anne Arundel Police officer sentenced in insurance fraud scheme
An Anne Arundel officer was sentenced in an insurance fraud scheme involving several other Maryland officers.
A former Anne Arundel County Police officer was sentenced to five months of home detention and three years of probation, and ordered to pay restitution, after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud against insurance companies.
10-story Empire Towers building declared unsafe after Thursday evacuations
The large building on Ritchie Highway is not structurally sound, according to the county fire department.
Aerial view of Empire Towers, a 10-story office building in Glen Burnie, the day after it was evacuated for structural integrity issues.
10-story Glen Burnie office building evacuated for ‘structural integrity issues’
A 10-story office building in Glen Burnie has been evacuated because of “structural integrity issues” in its underground parking area.
Emergency officials respond to Empire Towers, a 10-story office building in Glen Burnie, after it was evacuated for structural integrity issues.
Ex-Maryland bank CEO sued in NFL player lending, identity theft scam
A former bank CEO known for running lending services that expedite loans to wealthy clients is being sued after wiring millions to someone impersonating an NFL player.
A former bank CEO known for running lending services that expedite loans to wealthy clients is being sued after wiring millions to an impersonator, according to the suit filed in the U.S. District Court for Maryland.
The Naval Academy enrolled women 50 years ago. It’s not celebrating.
The U.S. Naval Academy isn’t celebrating the 50th anniversary of women enrolling due to an executive order from President Donald Trump.
Midshipman Jenna Jeletic, right, puts the shoulder boards on her friend, newly commissioned naval officer Arianna Longo, following the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 2025’s graduation ceremony at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md. on Friday, May 23, 2025.
Bobs are back: Naval Academy mandates chin-length haircuts for new female students
The Induction Day chop returns eight years after the academy began introducing more inclusive hairstyles for women.
The Naval Academy Class of 2027, incoming plebes, take the oath of office on Thursday, June 29, 2023.
Takeaways from the Anne Arundel County primary election
Five things to know about Tuesday night’s primary election results, including the possibility of high turnover on the County Council.
People head into vote in the primary election at Reservoir High School in Fulton as polls open on Tuesday morning.
How Ekiben became a launchpad for food talent in Baltimore
Ekiben doesn’t just call Baltimore home. It’s nursing another generation of talent here.
Ekiben Hampden at 911 W 36th Street in Baltimore.
The authentic Thai food truck in Catonsville worth waiting an hour for
At Grace's Thai Kitchen food truck, one restaurateur is creating the authentic cuisine she says is missing in Baltimore County.
Nattikan Namsoong, right, and her sister are behind Grace's Thai Kitchen at The Commissary in Catonsville, where they share a kitchen with multiple other popular food trucks.
Slutty Vegan is leaving Baltimore Peninsula
A press release by Pinky Cole called Slutty Vegan’s closure in Baltimore Peninsula as a “relocation,” with a new spot planned near the campus of Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Slutty Vegan, located at 2424 Distillery St., is leaving the Baltimore Peninsula.
Jimmy’s Breakfast Bar & Grill diner, Fat Tuesday to open in Fells Point
Diner-style breakfasts and New Orleans-inspired food and drinks are coming to spaces near the Fells Point waterfront this summer.
Jimmy's Breakfast Bar and Grill quietly reopened in Fells Point at 801 South Broadway.
The Dish: This chef wants a Michelin star. First, he has to fill seats.
Chef Loic Sany has big plans for Nest, his first solo project. But can he overcome the obstacles of the industry he loves?
Chef and owner Loic Sany opens the blinds inside Nest, a fine-dining speakeasy located above his other restaurant, Jerk at Nite, in downtown Baltimore.
The Dish: As Greektown changes, Karellas Cafe holds the line
Karellas Cafe, a beloved Greektown family tavern in Baltimore, is keeping old traditions alive as the neighborhood changes.
One of Karellas Cafe’s signature dishes is their grilled octopus drizzled in vinegar and olive oil. They’re also known for their tzatziki, hummus and tyrokafteri, which can be eaten with pita.
Taco killer: David Byrne makes pit stop at Clavel
Musician David Byrne treated his tour crew to Clavel after a show at the Hippodrome — “a huge deal for both my husband and I and all of the managers,” said restaurateur Lane Harlan.
Clavel's General Manager Siska Scherzer, and owner Lane Harlan pose for a photo with David Byrne after the artist treated his crew to a family-style dinner at the Remington eatery.
The Dish: The Fishmonger’s Daughter isn’t your grandmother’s Faidley’s
The Fishmonger’s Daughter in Catonsville is a love letter to the Faidley family’s seafaring history as well as a cautiously optimistic pitch for its future.
Owner Damye Hahn in her restaurant, The Fishmonger’s Daughter, in Catonsville.
Heritage Smokehouse to close North Baltimore shop in August
Heritage Smokehouse owners announced Monday that they will not renew their lease in August and will close their Govans storefront.
"I don't think any chef wants to be giving an ultimatum for getting people in the door," said George Marsh, the owner of Heritage Smokehouse.
Maryland lawmakers push for financial aid for wineries devastated by frost
Lawmakers are pushing for emergency funds to help Maryland wineries bounce back after a devastating late-season frost destroyed buds and vines.
Three weeks later Black Ankle Vineyards is still grappling with the damage of a late season frost that decimated their buds for grapes.
DMV Empanadas pleads for return to Baltimore Farmers’ Market after rejection
DMV Empanadas, a seven-year veteran of the Baltimore Farmers’ Market, was denied a stall ahead of a restaurant opening.
Empanadas from DMV Empanadas.
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