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    Why are Baltimore leaders getting a raise? Thank Sheila Dixon.
    In Baltimore, annual salary increases for elected officials are a foregone conclusion, a gift from city lawmakers past.
    Baltimore City Hall is seen on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 in Baltimore, MD.
    Police: ICE involved in crash in Annapolis, no injuries reported
    Federal immigration agents were involved in a crash Wednesday morning in Annapolis, according to the city’s police department.
    The accident involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents happened before 8 a.m. Wednesday near the intersection of Forest Drive and Cherry Grove Avenue.
    Pro cornhole player acted in self-defense when shooting car passenger, lawyer says
    Dayton James Webber appeared in Charles County District Court via videoconference for the bail review, where Judge Patrick Devine noted that he left Maryland after the March 22 shooting of Bradrick Michael Wells and ordered him to remain jailed.
    Albemarle County Courthouse, where Dayton Webber had a hearing, is seen on March 26, 2026, in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Olivia Diaz)
    Getting rid of that old paint can just got easier in Maryland
    Starting April 1, residents and business owners can drop off paint at solid waste facilities and retail or material reuse stores, or order direct pickup through the new PaintCare program.
    A nonprofit called PaintCare has a new program in Maryland that will make recycling paint easier for residents and  businesses with leftovers.
    Longtime WBAL-TV sports director, Ravens radio broadcaster Gerry Sandusky announces retirement
    Sandusky’s final 11 p.m. newscast is set for Friday, April 17.
    Gerry Sandusky during a pregame broadcast before an NFL football game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Indianapolis Colts on Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, in Baltimore.
    What to know about TSA wait times at BWI this Wednesday
    Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport has returned to normal after Transportation Security Administration workers calling out during the partial government shutdown collided with spring break travel last week.
    Passengers arrived to relatively short lines at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport this week.
    Scott to introduce $4.9B budget with focus on infrastructure
    The spending plan, which must still be approved by the City Council, is about $3 million larger than the current fiscal year, which began July 1.
    Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott’s spending plan for the upcoming year focuses on infrastructure and closing a small budget gap.
    Christine Koniezhny continued teaching at Upper Friends School even through her battle with ALS
    Christine Koniezhny, a Friends Upper School assistant principal for academics who continued teaching through her battle with ALS, died earlier this month. She was 61.
    Christine Koniezhny.
    Bakery closures sting, but these Baltimore shops keep the sweets coming
    A number of bakeries have closed in the Baltimore area, but you can still get tasty baked goods at these spots.
    Towson University senior Keira Nelson has worked at Simon’s Bakery in Cockeysville for four years. Locals have many favorites, but the thin sugar cookies were ours.
    Body camera footage shows moments leading to police shooting
    Montgomery County Police released body camera footage that shows the moments leading up to a police shooting of a suspect in Montgomery Village.
    Montgomery County Police on Tuesday released body-camera footage showing an officer returning fire and wounding a fleeing suspect in Montgomery Village earlier in March.
    Alex Ovechkin scores twice, hitting 30 goals for 20th season, as Capitals beat Flyers 6-4
    Ovechkin has reached 30 goals in all but one season: the COVID-shortened 2020-21 campaign, where he had 24 in 45 games.
    Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) scores a goal past Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Dan Vladar (80) and defenseman Jamie Drysdale (9) during the third period.
    Proposed Baltimore soccer stadium will not receive state funding in 2026
    Plans to bring professional soccer to Baltimore took a hit after legislation to build a soccer stadium stalled out in Annapolis.
    The Maryland Stadium Authority studied the possibility of building a soccer stadium on the Carroll Park Golf Course.
    Tom McMillen’s Epstein ties prompt University of Maryland student vote
    A University System of Maryland regent’s connection to Jeffrey Epstein prompted a student-led referendum at the University of Maryland, College Park.
    WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 10:  Former Congressman Tom McMillen (D-MD) arrives at the National Archives Foundation Annual Gala, honoring Laura Bush with the Records Of Achievement Award, at The National Archives on October 10, 2018 in Washington, DC.
    A Cockeysville dad’s final wish: See his astronaut son fly to the moon
    Baltimore County native Reid Wiseman is preparing to lead the first crewed mission to the moon in over 50 years. His proud father, battling cancer, wants to see it.
    The Artemis II crew, from left, mission specialist Christina Koch, mission specialist Jeremy Hansen of CSA (Canadian Space Agency), commander Reid Wiseman, and pilot Victor Glover – arrive at the Kennedy Space Center on March 27, 2026 in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
    The Dish: La Cuchara owners want to re-create ‘magic’ with new Hampden restaurant
    Ben Lefenfeld and his team will open Seppia on The Avenue in Hampden on Thursday, just months after La Cuchara suffered a devastating fire.
    Guests attend dinner service at the soft opening of Seppia in Hampden on Monday.
    Everyone has opinions about Mayor Scott’s social media usage. He doesn’t care.
    In Baltimore, a no-nonsense city where residents say they value authenticity, Mayor Brandon Scott said his social media usage is “an extension of who I am.”
    Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott speaks at Baltimore’s Black History Month Parade last month.
    Q&A: The new CEO of Visit Baltimore is all about applauding the city’s vibe
    Kireem Swinton is now permanently in Visit Baltimore's president and CEO position.
    Kireem Swinton is the new CEO of Visit Baltimore.
    Gov. Wes Moore’s approval drops under 50% for first time in new UMBC poll
    About 48% of Marylanders approve of the job the Democratic governor is doing, while 42% disapprove and 9% aren’t sure.
    Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s approval rating is 48% in a new poll from the UMBC Institute of Politics.
    The Nationals use an opener but can’t pull out a win against the Phillies
    The Nationals hadn’t used an opener since July 2019, when lefty Matt Grace was used against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
    Washington Nationals reliever PJ Poulin pitches in the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies on March 31.
    Pete Alonso hits first Orioles home run: ‘It was good to see him get into one’
    Alonso squared up a low-and-inside fastball from former Mets teammate Jacob deGrom.
    First baseman Pete Alonso hits his first home run as a member of the Orioles during the fourth inning against the Texas Rangers on March 31.
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