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    Extreme heat forces delays and schedule changes across Maryland
    Forecasters are expecting a high of 104 on Thursday and 103 on Friday.
    A man in silhouette adjusts his hat while running away from the camera. The Mildred Belle buyboat in the foreground frames the runner.
    Former Olympian from Bethesda indicted on felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism
    A former Olympian from Bethesda was indicted on a felony charge after prosecutors said he damaged the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall.
    Oklahoma City Police Department officers, deputized to assist with local law enforcement for events around the 250th anniversary of the U.S., patrol near the area where sections of blue coating have peeled up in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Saturday, June 20, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
    MLB suspends Cade Cavalli 7 games for role in Tuesday’s benches-clearing brawl
    Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras was also suspended seven games. Nationals right-hander Miles Mikolas was handed a five-game suspension, and Red Sox outfielder Nate Eaton will serve a three-game ban.
    Washington Nationals' Cade Cavalli, front right, is held back as tempers flare during the fourth inning of a Tuesday night's game against the Boston Red Sox.
    Maryland AG investigating in-custody death along B-W Parkway involving U.S. Park Police
    The Maryland attorney general’s office is investigating an in-custody death along the Baltimore-Washington Parkway involving the U.S. Park Police and the Greenbelt Police Department.
    The Maryland attorney general's office is investigating the death of a man who became unresponsive while in police custody Wednesday night near the Baltimore-Washington Parkway in Greenbelt.
    Montgomery County driver charged with kidnapping after traffic stop near BWI
    A Montgomery County man was arrested Monday after a woman exited his car during a traffic stop near Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and told police she had been handcuffed and kidnapped by the driver.
    Maryland Transportation Authority Police arrested a Silver Spring man following a traffic stop Monday after a woman exited his vehicle and told them the driver had handcuffed and kidnapped her.
    BGE wants to raise monthly electric bills by an average of $8
    The private utility company filed a request with state regulators Thursday asking for the increase.
    The exterior of Baltimore Gas & Electric’s downtown headquarters in Baltimore, Md. on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
    Annapolis Police officer fatally shot ‘aggressive’ dog
    An Annapolis Police Department officer shot and killed an “aggressive” dog on Saturday, the department said.
    An Annapolis Police Department officer shot and killed an “aggressive” dog on Saturday, the department said.
    ‘Is this a prank?’: Bon Jovi plays secret shows in Baltimore ahead of world tour
    Bon Jovi performed two secret, invite-only concerts this week at Baltimore’s CFG Bank Arena ahead of the band’s “Forever” world tour — its first live run since 2022.
    BURBANK, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 09: Jon Bon Jovi speaks onstage during the iHeartRadio album preview featuring Bon Jovi's "Forever" (Legendary Edition) at iHeartRadio Theater on October 09, 2025 in Burbank, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)
    Maryland Cycling Classic is canceled this year, might return in 2027
    The Maryland Cycling Classic faced bumpy roads — including the pandemic and the Key Bridge collapse — as it grew, but after financial problems resulted in a state bailout, the race won’t happen at all in 2026.
    Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 — Racers sprint for the finish line in the inaugural women's race of the Maryland Cycling Classic.
    Your guide to Baltimore road closures for the Fourth of July weekend
    The Baltimore City Department of Transportation has announced temporary road closures and traffic modifications for the upcoming festivities.
    Fireworks light up Baltimore’s Inner Harbor on July 4th, 2025.
    ICE Elkridge hearing draws protestors and Trump’s Justice Department
    Howard County residents and immigrant rights activists plan to rally Thursday morning outside the federal courthouse in downtown Baltimore ahead of a crucial hearing on a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Elkridge.
    July 2, 2026 - Upwards of 100 protestors gathered outside of the United States District Courthouse to protest an ICE detention center in Howard County. A federal judge is expected to rule in the lawsuit case concerning the Elkridge ICE facility.
    Alex Ovechkin decides to come back, signs 1-year deal with Capitals
    Ovechkin is the only NHL player in history to score more than 900 regular-season goals.
    Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin stands on the ice before a game against the Pittsburgh Penguins on April 12.
    BWI to get $62 million for tarmac improvements as part of nationwide funding push
    The money will help rehabilitate the tarmac on one of the airport’s two principal runways, according to airport officials, including the installation of new runway lighting.
    A Southwest Airlines jet land at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
    Why Baltimore wants to be more like Hoboken when it comes to road safety
    A new draft Vision Zero plan outlines steps including targeted enforcement, more automated cameras and quicker street safety improvements to reduce traffic deaths in Baltimore.
    Baltimore Families for Safe Streets held a vigil March 31 for a cyclist who was struck and killed along Orleans Street.
    Police searching for driver after 31-year-old man killed in possible Glen Burnie hit-and-run
    Anne Arundel County Police are investigating the death of a pedestrian following their discovery of a potential hit-and-run in Glen Burnie on Wednesday night.
    Anne Arundel County Police are investigating the death of a pedestrian after a potential hit-and-run in Glen Burnie.
    Candles by Candy: How a hobby lit a flame for a Howard County business
    With what began as a pandemic hobby, Candace Bell took her love of candlemaking and turned it into a business.
    Candace “Candy” Bell stands in her store, Candles by Candy, inside Savage Mill, where she sells handcrafted candles, goods from other artisans, and hosts candlemaking workshops.
    Kyle Youmans is ready to make big calls | Banner Ravens Podcast
    Youmans is the third primary play-by-play man in Ravens history.
    Ravens star’s brother struggled with mental health issues before murder charge
    Police are investigating the brother of Ravens defensive lineman Calais Campbell in connection with the death of their mother, who was found dead in the brother’s Atlanta home Tuesday.
    Calais Campbell re-signed with the Ravens in May.
    What to do this July Fourth weekend: A waterfront festival, ‘Hamilton’ under the stars
    Whether you want to listen to live classical music, watch an all-trans burlesque revue or attend an Independence Day parade, we’ve got you covered.
    Henry Gregory and Jolynn Brooks sit together at the Cherry Hill Arts & Music Waterfront Festival on July 4, 2023.
    How to ensure your BGE bill doesn’t spike as temperatures top 100
    As Maryland braces for extreme heat over Independence Day weekend, here are tips to keep your energy bill from rising.
    As Maryland braces for extreme heat, here are tips to keep your energy bill from rising.
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