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    Police identify victim in Potomac senior center Valentine’s Day homicide
    An 87-year-old man was found unresponsive on Saturday in a Potomac senior living facility.
    ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ star Wendy Osefo on fraud charges: ‘I am not OK’
    “Real Housewives of Potomac” star Wendy Osefo spoke about her fraud charges during the 10th season’s reunion episode.
    THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF POTOMAC -- Episode 1001 -- Pictured: Wendy Osefo
    Moore’s human services secretary, Rafael López, to resign
    Rafael López oversaw an agency that struggled with its charge to provide social safety net services to vulnerable Marylanders.
    Rafael Lopez, Maryland secretary of human services, speaks during a panel on healthcare during the Baltimore Banner’s Inside the Legislative Session event.
    Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor and ‘Godfather’ mainstay, dead at 95
    He had been acting for some 20 years when “The Godfather,” released in 1972, established him as one of the most in-demand performers of Hollywood. He grew up in Annapolis and San Diego.
    Robert Duvall poses for a portrait during an interview on Friday, June 5, 2015, in Los Angeles.
    Police investigate shooting at car on I-95
    The driver of a gray Chevrolet sedan reported being shot at while driving northbound near Hanover Street, or Exit 54, Sunday morning, according to the Maryland Transportation Authority Police.
    A Baltimore City Police car sits parked on North Calvert St.
    Orioles’ Jackson Holliday upbeat after surgery, while his replacement prepares to step in
    Holliday had the broken hamate bone in his right hand removed Thursday.
    Baltimore Orioles second base Jackson Holliday (7) puts his glove on to return to the field during a game against the Texas Rangers at Orioles Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Md. on Monday, June 23, 2025.
    Beware the pothole: Road craters proliferate across Baltimore after freeze and thaw
    Get those 311 requests ready, Baltimore — warmer weather after any freeze means more potholes are likely to form.
    A road hazard cone sits inside a pothole along Frederick Avenue in Baltimore.
    What to know about student loan repayment plans and collections
    More than 5 million Americans were in default on their federal student loans as of September as millions are behind on loan payments and at risk of default this year.
    In this May 5, 2018, file photo, graduates at the University of Toledo commencement ceremony in Toledo, Ohio.
    Don’t let James Wood’s demeanor fool you. There’s a fire burning inside the Nationals star.
    Wood impressed with an .825 OPS and 31 home runs. He competed in the Home Run Derby and launched balls that nearly left the stadium. He made fans flock to Nationals Park, eager to see this Olney native.
    The Nationals acquired James Wood in the 2022 trade that sent Juan Soto to San Diego.
    Affirmative action ended. So why are these Maryland colleges more diverse than ever?
    Less selective Maryland colleges have begun seeing historic rises in applications and enrollment from Black and Hispanic students.
    An aerial view of the Goucher College Campus.
    Streeter: Sotto Sopra’s dress code causes chatter but makes sense to me
    COLUMN | Dress codes help create a restaurant’s ambience.
    Sotto Sopra in Mount Vernon recently posted an official “Dress Code & Guest Courtesy Policy.”
    As Adley Rutschman prepares for redemption, the Orioles catcher ponders baseball’s finite nature
    Rutschman enters spring training ahead of a critical year for himself and his team. As Rutschman goes, so do the Orioles.
    Terri Hett, left, of Perry Hall, gets her bobblehead signed by the Orioles’ Adley Rutschman on the second day of spring training at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Fla.
    Rockville Science Center in search of $1 million in donations for new home
    Rockville Science Center is planning to vacate its property by May 1 as it seeks $1 million for a new home while continuing to host workshops for high school engineering students building drones, robots and more.
    Nicholas Yegorov, 16, is the design lead and captain of the robotics team at the Rockville Science Center, which announced it will have to move.
    Halethorpe woman charged with 328 counts of animal cruelty could get animals back
    A Halethorpe woman charged with 328 counts of animal abuse wants to amend her sentence so she can sell some of the 80 animals seized and possibly reclaim some as pets.
    Empty dog kennel.
    Tre’ Johnson, the former Washington lineman who became a high school history teacher, dies at 54
    Johnson’s wife, Irene, announced the death in a Facebook post, saying he died during a short family trip.
    Former Washington lineman Tre Johnson on the sidelines during a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Nov. 10, 2002.
    5 key moments from Gov. Wes Moore’s nationally televised town hall
    The broadcast served as one of the biggest stages yet for the Democratic governor to showcase his personality and brand of politics — a valuable moment for a man who many believe has national aspirations in 2028.
    Norah O’Donnell interviews Maryland Governor Wes Moore in Cambridge, Maryland for CBS NEWS THINGS THAT MATTER TOWN HALL, airing on Sunday, Feb. 15 on CBS at 8:00 PM ET after 60 MINUTES.   Photo: Allison Shelley/CBS News ©2026 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    No. 20 Maryland rallies from 19-point deficit to defeat No. 8 Ohio State 76-75
    It was the Terrapins’ largest comeback since Nov. 13, 2019, when they were down 19 in the fourth quarter at James Madison before posting a 70-68 victory.
    Elsa Lemmila, left, of Ohio State and Isimenme Ozzy-Momodu of Maryland chase a loose ball Sunday during the first quarter of the Terps’ 76-75 win.
    Orioles’ Heston Kjerstad fully healthy, declines to detail 2025 absence
    Kjestad hasn’t played since July 2025.
    Heston Kjerstad had a .566 OPS in 54 games before his 2025 season ended early.
    Francis, Zrno lead Rutgers in 68-57 victory over Maryland
    Maryland (10-15, 3-11 Big Ten) had won its previous two games.
    Solomon Washington, pictured against Virginia, had 11 points and 14 rebounds for Maryland against Rutgers on Sunday.
    Chestertown house explodes, killing a grandfather and family pet
    A house exploded in Kent County on Valentine’s Day evening, killing Charles William Heaps, 68.
    FEBRUARY 15, 2026 - Charles William Heaps, 68, was killed in a Chestertown home explosion on Valentine's Day.
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