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    Maryland hospitals spend billions on ‘community benefits.’ Lawmakers want more oversight.
    Maryland lawmakers plan to add guardrails to the billions hospitals are required to spend in their communities to keep their nonprofit status.
    Del. Dana Jones speaks before the Anne Arundel County Democratic Central Committee as members consider who to nominate to fill a vacancy in the state Senate, during a meeting at the Busch Annapolis Library on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025.
    Breaking down the terms of Lamar Jackson’s contract and what it means for the future
    Although NFL free agency officially opens with the start of the new league at 4 p.m. Wednesday, the legal tampering period begins Monday.
    Under his current contract, quarterback Lamar Jackson’s 2026 salary cap hit is a projected $74.5 million.
    Streeter: DC arts events are coming to Baltimore. But we’re still us.
    COLUMN | Baltimore may be having a moment, but in our own way, we are the moment. And we always have been.
    Carrington scores 18 points to lead Wisconsin’s 78-45 throttling of Maryland
    Andre Mills scored 14 points and Elijah Saunders 11 for Maryland (11-19, 4-15).
    Andre Mills of Maryland drives to the basket between John Blackwell and Nick Boyd of Wisconsin.
    Body-camera footage shows deadly encounter between police officer and Samuel Brown
    The Maryland Attorney General’s Office released police body-camera footage showing Samuel “Big Sam” Brown Jr. swatting away a Baltimore County Police officer’s arm twice before the officer punches Brown twice in the face.
    The Maryland Attorney General’s Office released body camera footage showing Samuel “Big Sam” Brown Jr.’s swatting away Baltimore County Police Officer Derek Hadel’s arm twice before he punches Brown twice — knocking him into the asphalt.
    Senate Republicans block effort to halt Iran war in Congress’ first action on conflict
    Senate Republicans voted down an effort Wednesday to halt President Donald Trump’s war against Iran, demonstrating early support for a conflict that has rapidly spread across the Middle East with no clear U.S. exit strategy.
    Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., gestures as he and the GOP leadership talk about the war against Iran, during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
    Owings Mills native stranded in Qatar during US war against Iran
    Anjali Sharma’s predicament is just one of thousands experienced by Americans in the war-torn region, leaving them largely trapped because of a lack of commercial flights home.
    Anjali Sharma, a 26-year-old who grew up in Owings Mills, has been stranded in Doha, Qatar since Feb. 28. She was in the country on a 24 hour stopover on her way to India to attend a family wedding.
    With time running out for 2026 redistricting, is there a plan B for 2028?
    Gov. Wes Moore’s office has hinted that there’s a “plan B” for redistricting in the works, but no one is sharing any details publicly.
    The clock may have run out for congressional redistricting in Maryland for the 2026 election, now that the deadline has passed for people to sign up to run for office. Could Democrats pivot to 2028?
    Suspect in Potomac senior home killing declared competent to stand trial
    The competency declaration, signed off by Montgomery County District Court Judge Michael O. Glynn III, followed a doctor’s exam that found James mentally capable of standing trial.
    Prosecutors have not said what they believe motivated the suspect, 22-year-old Maurquise Emillo James, in the fatal shooting of Robert Fuller Jr.
    As Ravens’ Tyler Linderbaum nears free agency, Eric DeCosta faces an ‘irrational’ threat
    If Eric DeCosta cannot keep center Tyler Linderbaum from reaching free agency next week, the ensuing bidding war will test DeCosta’s values as the Ravens’ personnel chief.
    Baltimore Ravens Executive Vice President and General Manager Eric DeCosta takes questions from reporters during the team’s end-of-season news conference.
    7 things to do in Baltimore County: Musical history, St. Paddy’s prep and more
    Whether you’re still digging out from snow or enjoying the first hints of spring, we’ve rounded up a mix of events for the first weekend in March.
    Manor Mill, a partially restored 18th-century grist mill on Monkton Road in Baltimore County, is hosting a tie-dye class Saturday.
    No charges for Baltimore County officers in 2 fatal shootings in 2025
    Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown said he would not bring charges against seven Baltimore County Police Department officers involved in two separate fatal shootings last year.
    Law enforcement on Leeds Avenue in Arbutus investigate an “officer-involved” shooting on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, that prompted three local schools to be put on lockout.
    BGE pausing its pricey Baltimore Peninsula transmission project
    Baltimore Gas and Electric Company is pausing a controversial transmission project in South Baltimore. The move follows The Banner’s reporting that the build-out of electric infrastructure to prepare for the redevelopment of Baltimore Peninsula — which is in flux — would cost more than $500 billion.
    Under Armour headquarters is seen in the Baltimore Peninsula development in South Baltimore.
    Orioles reliever Andrew Kittredge doubtful for opening day with shoulder inflammation
    Without Kittredge, the Orioles have an even more wide-open bullpen competition.
    Orioles reliever Andrew Kittredge pitches in the ninth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays on July 30.
    Baltimore Filmmakers Collective aims to level the playing field for creatives
    The Baltimore Filmmakers Collective is built on the principle that anyone — LGBTQIA+ filmmakers, low-income artists, first-time screenwriters — deserves a creative home as long as they are willing to work, collaborate and grow.
    Eric Cotten, left, director and writer of the documentary short “Motor House: The Making of Baltimore’s Creative Crossroads” with Imani Muleyyar, filmmaker and editor.
    Takeaways from the first elections of the 2026 midterm campaigns
    The 2026 campaign kicked off Tuesday with high-profile primary elections in Texas, where Republican Sen. John Cornyn is heading toward a runoff vote against state attorney general Ken Paxton.
    A supporter raises their hat at an election night primary watch party for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
    Up to 40% of Baltimoreans struggle with basic expenses, Hopkins survey finds
    While poor residents and families with children are especially feeling the pinch, costs are creating stress for people across the income spectrum, the survey found.
    Rising costs are creating stress for people across the income spectrum.
    Anticipating an ICE surge, county leaders ramp up immigrant protections
    In Prince George’s and Montgomery counties, home to more than half of the state’s foreign-born population, officials are drafting legislation to restrict ICE’s expansion.
    Prince George’s County Council chair Krystal Oriadha, third from right, speaks during a press conference about new legislation designed to protect local immigrant communities.
    US-Israeli strikes intensify as Iran vows to destroy Mideast infrastructure
    Israel and the U.S. intensified their bombardment of Iran’s security forces and other symbols of power Wednesday.
    Workers remove the rubble of a police facility struck during the U.S.–Israeli military campaign in Tehran.
    Kitty Washburne, former headmistress of The Bryn Mawr Lower School, was an innovative educator
    Kitty Washburne, who served for 14 years as headmistress of The Bryn Mawr Lower School, died Feb. 19. She was 97.
    Kitty Washburne.
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