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    Ex-Worcester County school official accused of stealing $100K meant for low-income kids
    Denise Shorts, the district’s former chief academic officer, was charged with theft, embezzlement and misconduct.
    After months in the Worcester County Jail, three Annapolis High graduates went to the Worcester County Courthouse in Snow Hill to plead guilty to misdemeanors and finally get released.
    Somerset County school officials hid public records, ACLU lawsuit alleges
    The Eastern Shore county’s school board uses ‘secrecy as a tool to avoid accountability,’ attorneys said.
    Somerset County Board of Education in Westover, MD, Saturday, July 26, 2025.
    Baltimore reduces fluoride in drinking water, citing supply disruptions tied to war in Iran
    The Baltimore City Department of Public Works is reducing the amount of fluoride added to drinking water, citing national supply chain disruptions due in part to the conflict in the Middle East.
    Montebello Water Filtration Plant No 1, right,  is seen above Lake Montebello in northeast Baltimore.
    Banner parent company to buy Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, staving off newspaper’s closure
    The Venetoulis Institute will acquire the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, converting it to a nonprofit to prevent the historic paper’s closure.
    The exterior of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette offices.
    How early will the Ravens draft a receiver? | Banner Ravens Podcast
    Here are some wideouts to keep an eye on in the draft.
    Asian enrollment at Johns Hopkins is skyrocketing. No one can say why.
    After the Supreme Court banned race-based admissions, Asian representation at Johns Hopkins soared, while Black and Hispanic numbers fell.
    A tour group walks the campus of Johns Hopkins University on July 3, 2025.
    With Ovi’s future unknown, a region says goodbye and reflects on his legacy
    Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin places his hand over his heart as he is recognized as a Star of the Game after his team beat the Pittsburgh Penguins on Sunday.
    Winners and losers of the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session
    From Senate President Bill Ferguson to Gov. Wes Moore and the poor megalodon, here are those who came out on top and those wishing things went differently at the 2026 Maryland General Assembly session.
    Plenty happened at the State House over the past 90 days. Who is thrilled and who is wishing things went differently?
    A ‘girl dinner’ is necessary sometimes. These Baltimore restaurants understand.
    Here is a go-to “girl dinner” guide if you’re scrambling for Baltimore restaurants that fill the need for snacks that eat like a meal.
    Mama Koko's has a bunch of small bite options including beans and rice, roasted sweet potatoes, and smoked collard greens to compliment any "girl dinner."
    Ocean City’s Airbnb war pits neighbors against neighbors
    Proposed restrictions on short-term rentals in Ocean City's quietest neighborhoods snowballed into one of the biggest controversies in a generation for the vacation town.
    The residential neighborhood of Mallard Island has become a flash point for the local short term rental debate in Ocean City.
    Chaos in Annapolis as time runs out on 2026 General Assembly session
    It was a sour end to a General Assembly session that saw lawmakers pass a balanced budget without tax increases, clamp down on cooperation with federal immigration authorities and provide modest relief on electric bills.
    Del. Jason Buckel, House minority leader, left, yells into his microphone during a chaotic screaming match in the final minutes of the House of Delegates’ session at the Maryland State House on Monday.
    Down big and momentarily down a manager, Orioles blast their way back to a triumphant win
    As a bruised Craig Albernaz returned to the dugout, the vibes in Baltimore lifted into a Monday night frenzy.
    Orioles second baseman Jeremiah Jackson watches his home run during the eighth inning.
    Foraged restaurant closes suddenly in Charles North
    Foraged is closing its Baltimore location so chef and owner Chris Amendola can focus on a 40-acre farm and restaurant property in Virginia.
    Complimentary chocolate chip cookies from Foraged.
    Orioles manager Craig Albernaz ‘doing good’ after being hit in face by foul ball
    Orioles manager Craig Albernaz was struck in the face by a 70 mph foul ball off the bat of infielder Jeremiah Jackson on Monday night.
    Orioles manager Craig Albernaz, shown here on Opening Day, was hit by a foul ball Monday and left the dugout.
    Cade Cavalli and Nationals relievers struggle in 16-5 blowout
    Cavalli struggled to locate anything other than his changeup. He wasn’t the sole reason the Nationals fell on Monday night. But his performance set the tone for what followed.
    Washington Nationals starter Cade Cavalli is relieved in the second inning after giving up four runs on three hits.
    Lawmakers approve Utility RELIEF Act, saving Marylanders $150 on power bills
    Top Maryland Democrats outlined a deal Monday to offer consumers swift relief on soaring energy bills.
    From left, Del. Marc Korman, House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk, Gov. Wes Moore, Senate President Bill Ferguson and Sen. Brian Feldman hold a press conference to announce an agreement to advance the Utility RELIEF Act through final passage on Monday.
    US Rep. Eric Swalwell to resign from Congress amid sexual assault allegations
    Democratic U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell of California announced Monday he will resign from Congress following multiple sexual assault allegations that prompted loud bipartisan calls for him to step down.
    California gubernatorial candidate, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D., Calif.), at a town hall meeting in Sacramento, Calif., on Tuesday. Swalwell has suspended his campaign and announced plans to resign his House seat amid sexual assault allegations.
    Maryland AG’s office won’t charge officers who fatally shot armed man in Southeast Baltimore
    Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown announced Monday his office would not seek charges against the two Baltimore Police officers who fatally shot a man in Southeast Baltimore in January.
    A still from a body camera worn by Baltimore Police Sgt. Carlos Arias shows two Baltimore Police Department officers and a 40-year-old man they shot and killed near 6500 Eastern Avenue on January 20, 2026.
    US blockade on Iran casts further doubt on the fragile ceasefire
    President Donald Trump has raised the stakes in his showdown with Iran after declaring the American military has blockaded all of the country’s ports.
    A policeman walks at the Enqelab-e-Eslami, or Islamic Revolution, Square in downtown Tehran, Iran, Monday, April 13, 2026.
    Dean Kremer returns to Orioles as roster shuffle continues
    Kremer has been a reliable figure in recent seasons. He’s coming off a campaign in which he recorded a 4.19 ERA in 171 2/3 innings.
    Dean Kremer can take the place of the injured Zach Eflin in the Orioles’ rotation.
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