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    What to know about TSA wait times at BWI today
    Operations at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport appear to have returned to normal on Tuesday after hours-long lines and travel disruptions last week.
    Passengers arrived to relatively short lines at Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport following a weekend of long waits at security checkpoints.
    Proposed Baltimore ballot measure would protect inspector general’s records access
    The move comes amid a legal dispute between Inspector General Isabel Mercedes Cumming and Mayor Brandon Scott over access to city materials.
    Tuesday, July 29, 2025 — Councilman Mark Conway listens as former Baltimore City Health Department investigation manager Kyle McDermott testifies during a hearing on the opioid crisis at City Hall.
    CareFirst taps Elevance Health leader as next CEO
    CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, the largest health insurer in the mid-Atlantic region, announced Kurt Small as the insurer’s next chief executive officer.
    Kurt Small, who served as president of Medicaid for Elevance Health, will step into the position May 4.
    McCormick to acquire Unilever food brands, including Hellmann’s
    McCormick & Co. made a huge splash Tuesday by acquiring the bulk of Unilever’s food business and nearly tripling in size.
    McCormick Maryland Logistics Center in Sparrows Point, January 17, 2025.
    A stinky milk plant in Laurel is closing, laying off 72 workers
    A Maola Local Dairies milk processing plant in North Laurel is laying off 72 workers and closing by Dec. 31, meaning residents no longer have to deal with a stench coming from the plant since at least the ’90s.
    The Wellington Farms development is seen beyond the Maola milk processing plant in Laurel.
    Joey Wiemer ties modern record for most consecutive plate appearances reaching base to open the season
    Wiemer, 27, was claimed off waivers by the Nationals in January to serve as a defensive replacement.
    Washington Nationals outfielder Joey Wiemer runs towards third base for a triple in the fourth inning against the Chicago Cubs on March 29.
    The Nationals inspire the Philadelphia boo birds with their 13-2 victory
    It seemed wherever the Nationals hit the baseball Monday night, they found a hole in the infield. Washington finished with 17 hits, 14 of them singles.
    Washington Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams high fives teammates after scoring a run in the top of the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies.
    Gunnar Henderson homers, but little else goes Orioles’ way in loss to Rangers
    The loss featured more shaky defense from the Orioles (2-2) and an uneven debut from right-hander Chris Bassitt that created an early deficit.
    Orioles starter Chris Bassitt pitches in the first inning against the Texas Rangers on March 30.
    Gas prices eclipse average of $4 a gallon, the highest since 2022
    U.S. gas prices jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 on Tuesday as the Iran war pushed fuel prices to soar worldwide.
    A person fills their car with gas as fuel prices at a gas station are displayed behind them, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Baltimore.
    In a nod to one of Adley Rutschman’s favorite movies, the Orioles’ latest celebration takes flight
    The inspiration was unclear at first. Jackson Holliday thought it stemmed from the Happy Hands Club scene of “Napoleon Dynamite.” Outfielder Dylan Beavers thought it was a butterfly.
    Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman does a flapping celebration after doubling in the eighth inning of opening day.
    Racism or clerical error? How a teacher of the year flub roiled a Maryland school system.
    In an Eastern Shore county, a simple teacher of the year announcement became a source of discord. Was the winner Myresha Bevins, or Corey Bivens?
    At left, Myresha Bevins, Secondary Teacher of the Year representing Washington Academy and High School, and at right, Corey Bivens is Somerset County Public Schools' Teacher of the Year for 2026 and will represent the county at the Maryland Teacher of the Year program this fall. Both are joined by Board Chair Matt Lankford, left, and Superintendent of Schools W. David Bromwell.
    Maryland pushes granny flats as housing pressures mount
    Maryland leaders are embracing accessory dwelling units as the cost of living rises and young people flee the state.
    An accessory dwelling unit, right, built by Makara Builders in Arlington, Virginia.
    What’s behind the surprising increase in cancer among younger people
    A new report from the American Cancer Society found that the incidence of colorectal cancer among those ages 20 to 49 is now rising at about 3% annually.
    Rachael Mull is a Fulton mother of two who was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2017 at 39 but is now healthy after treatment.
    BWI’s CEO explains the ‘perfect storm’ that some travelers say left them in the dark
    Shannetta Griffin, executive director and CEO of the Maryland Aviation Administration, explains why BWI stopped providing real-time information on wait times for TSA lines.
    Travelers wind through the food court as they near security checkpoint C following an hours-long line at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport on Saturday morning.
    Maryland’s oldest public building, at almost 300 years, is now a museum
    The Old Treasury Building in Annapolis was once the site of attempted break-ins to steal Maryland’s money. Now, it’s home to a self-guided museum tour.
    Chistropher Kintzel, director of the Maryland Commission on Artistic Property at the Maryland State Archives, discusses the use of account books in the 1770s at the Old Treasury Building.
    On ‘day of visibility,’ Montgomery County celebrates its trans community
    As the federal government curtails trans rights, local trans community members say it’s more important than ever to be visible.
    On March 24, 2026, Councilmember Kate Stewart presents a proclamation recognizing Trans Day of Visibility.
    Moore, Maryland Democrats honor Rep. Nancy Pelosi in Annapolis
    Pelosi spoke about her deep ties to Baltimore and how they’ve been fundamental in how she’s represented her San Francisco district, guests at the breakfast said.
    U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, standing with Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson, addresses the Maryland Senate after being honored with an award on Monday.
    4 Baltimore Police officers face misconduct indictments in multiple incidents
    The officers were indicted on Friday in Baltimore Circuit Court, where they’re scheduled on April 27 to make their initial appearances.
    Officers Kevin Dugan, Kevin Hilton, Menachem Rosenbloom and Mordechai Mandelbaum have been charged in Baltimore Circuit Court, and they're scheduled on April 27 to make their initial appearances.
    Maryland high court orders full hearing in Anne Arundel election dispute
    Maryland Del. Gary Simmons got good news from the state’s top court Monday, which ordered a full hearing on whether his Democratic primary opponent lives in the district.
    The exterior of the Robert C. Murphy Courts of Appeal building, home of the Maryland Supreme Court, in Annapolis, MD
    Ravens president Sashi Brown discusses stadium upgrades, Maxx Crosby trade
    In addition to updating the bathrooms at M&T Bank Stadium, Brown said construction crews will increase capacity by 33%.
    Ravens president Sashi Brown and general manager Eric DeCosta watch warmups from the team bench as the Ravens prepare to play the Steelers in Week 18.
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