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    Judge orders release of mother taken into ICE custody on Baltimore school campus
    U.S. District Judge Matthew Maddox ordered Adriana Gavilan Sanchez’s release from immigration custody.
    Federal immigration agents arrest Jesus Acevedo Sanchez as he drops his daughter off at Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle School in June as his partner, Adriana Gavilan Sanchez, the girl’s mother, looks on. (Still from bystander video)
    5 things to know about the Nationals’ 2027 schedule — if there’s no lockout
    A potential lockout looms over the sport as the league and MLBPA negotiate the next collective bargaining agreement.
    Maryland braces for worst air quality since 2023 as Canadian wildfire smoke moves in
    Thursday morning’s hazy skies in Maryland are expected to worsen Friday as smoke from large wildfires in central Canada drifts into the state, forecasters said.
    Wildfire smoke from Canada created a hazy sunrise over Baltimore on Thursday.
    5 things to know about the Orioles’ 2027 schedule — assuming the season starts on time
    Assuming no games are impacted because of the prolonged negotiations over a new collective bargaining agreement, the Orioles would begin the season on the road.
    Orioles pitcher Trevor Rogers (28) fist bumps catcher Adley Rutschman (35) as the crowd cheers them on opening day at Camden Yards.
    Baltimore’s smelly pistachio tide seems to be happening earlier and getting worse
    The phenomenon, known locally as a “pistachio tide,” has taken over Baltimore’s central waterway this week. It seems to be happening earlier and experts say it’s getting worse.
    Baltimore’s Inner Harbor shows the effects of a "pistachio tide."
    Former Baltimore schools CEO snags top job at DC’s Council on Foreign Relations
    Sonja Brookins Santelises wants to make classroom conversation civil again.
    Former Baltimore City Public Schools CEO Sonja Brookins Santelises will be vice president, senior fellow and director of the Council on Foreign Relations’ Richard Haass Center for Education.
    This street saw a stabbing, then a police shooting. Leaders want to know what could help.
    Community leaders will gather Thursday evening near a Gaithersburg bus stop where police fatally shot a man last weekend. They plan to talk with residents about strategies to stem persistent violence in the area.
    Community leaders, including Amar Mukunda, will gather Thursday evening near a Gaithersburg bus stop where police fatally shot a man last weekend.
    GOP governor candidate Cox seeks to distance himself from Trump’s election denial
    As President Trump prepares to give a primetime speech on Thursday, Maryland Republican gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox is trying to distance himself from past challenges to the 2020 election.
    Republican gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox, left, said Joe Biden “probably” won the 2020 election, while Gov. Wes Moore, right, called President Donald Trump a “loser” for continuing to dispute the result.
    A political ally of the sheriff schedules evictions in Prince George’s — for a fee
    Known as the “mayor of Suitland,” Elsie Jacobs has gained an outsize but informal role at the sheriff’s office.
    Prince George’s County community organizer Elsie Jacobs, 85, helps to organize and schedule evictions.
    Dickerson data center developer files appeal of Elrich’s moratorium
    Elrich confirmed the appeal during his weekly media briefing Thursday, but declined to elaborate on the filing in detail, citing “legal” concerns.
    A sign brought by an attendee rests on the floor during a community forum on data centers with county leaders in Rockville that was hosted by Montgomery Council Executive Marc Elrich.
    An empty middle seat is the latest perk United Airlines will offer on some flights
    United Airlines is trying to attract flyers with another luxurious perk: an empty middle seat.
    FILE - A United Airlines jetliner sits at a gate along the A concourse of Denver International Airport, March 20, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
    Measles is on the verge of a national record. Here’s what it means for Maryland.
    Five new measles cases in Maryland push the nation closer to a record-setting year that public health officials say could have been avoided.
    FILE - A sign is seen outside a clinic with the South Plains Public Health District, Feb. 23, 2025, in Brownfield, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
    Drained Reflecting Pool reveals Trump’s ‘American flag blue’ liner is now closer to gray
    The newly drained Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s bottom surface has noticeably faded since it was lined with a protective coating in a color President Donald Trump called “American flag blue” this spring.
    The Lincoln Memorial and the Reflecting Pool are seen from the Washington Monument, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Washington.
    What to do this weekend, from Lauryn Hill in concert to a sunflower festival
    Whether you want to attend the Disability Pride Arts Festival, bask in sunflower fields or buy art at Creative Alliance's "Big Show," we've got you covered.
    LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 28: Lauryn Hill performs onstage during the BET Awards 2026 at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)
    Sisters of Bon Secours places conservation easement on some of its Howard County land
    The Sisters of Bon Secours USA sold a portion of its land to the Howard County Conservancy as a way to ensure it will never be developed.
    The Sisters of Bon Secours have negotiated a conservation easement with the Howard County Conservancy to protect at least 32 acres near Marriottsville in perpetuity.
    I rode the bus to bypass closed Red Line stations. Here’s how long it took.
    Metro closed four Red Line stations this summer to complete construction projects. Here’s what happened when I tested the shuttle bus workaround.
    Metro commuters walk to a shuttle bus outside the North Bethesda Metro station.
    Harford’s new schools chief has one big job: Bring a divided community together
    Dyann Mack, a lifelong Harford resident and 30-year veteran of the school system, is determined to put the focus back on what’s happening in the classroom.
    Dyann Mack, a 30-year veteran of Harford County Public Schools, was named superintendent following a contentious school year.
    7 things to do in the capital region, including an outdoor movie and National Ice Cream Day deals
    Here’s what to do this weekend and beyond in the capital region, including National Ice Cream Day deals and a free outdoor movie.
    March 10, 2026 - Carmen’s Italian Ice in Rockville will stay open for 24 hours on Sunday in honor of National Ice Cream Day. Among other ice cream shops in the area, they’re offering special deals on soft serve and Italian ice for the occasion.
    The tunnel that wasn’t: Inside the Baltimore Ravens’ proposal for ‘Ravens Loop’
    In March, a tunnel-boring company founded by Elon Musk announced winners for a contest in which cities, organizations and individuals could pitch tunnel projects to be built on the company’s dime. Among the winners was a mysterious Baltimore project called Ravens Loop.
    “WE’RE READY, ARE YOU? LET’S DIG,” reads a slide from the Ravens’ submission to the Tunnel Vision Challenge.
    Prince George’s emergency bill aims to help families recover vehicles after immigration arrests
    The County Council passed emergency legislation that would require towing companies to release impounded vehicles to detainees’ families or members of the same household.
    Prince George’s County Council member Eric Olson introduced legislation aimed at helping families recover vehicles following immigration arrests.
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