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    Maryland is removing medical debt from credit scores. The feds say not so fast.
    A Maryland law aimed at keeping medical debt from ruining people’s creditworthiness went into effect Oct. 1, and 27 days later the Trump administration said the state and 14 others were violating federal law.
    Hospital bill concept, invoice service fee, money wallet, medicine bottle or pills. Hospital Medical Billing Service with Health Form for Hospitalization or Treatment.
    Why did it take months for a fourth grader to get to class on time?
    It took until the second week of November for the bus to consistently pick up Christine Neumerski’s son at their Takoma Park home on time.
    Christine Neumerski and her son walk to the school bus near their home in Takoma Park.
    Derrick Adams keeps coming back home to Baltimore — even as the greater art world beckons
    New York-via-Baltimore visual artist Derrick Adams talks about his 30-year career, brand partnerships and how they drive his nonprofit efforts in his hometown.
    An illustration of multidisciplinary artist Derrick Adams at the Last Resort Artist Retreat in Baltimore.
    Deal between Dali and US has left crew ‘marooned’ in Baltimore for 19 months
    The NTSB will discuss probable cause of the Key Bridge collapse during a meeting Tuesday in Washington, D.C. Meanwhile, nine crew members of the Dali ship that struck the bridge are stuck in Baltimore under a deal between the ship owner and U.S. government.
    Several members of the Dali's crew have remained in the Baltimore area since the Dali lost power and smashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024, killing six construction workers.
    R&B singer from Ellicott City lands ‘SNL’ to cap breakout year
    Dijon, the Grammy nominee who graduated from the University of Maryland, will be the musical guest on "Saturday Night Live" next month.
    Dijon, a University of Maryland alum, will be the musical guest on “Saturday Night Live” in December.
    Judge scolds Justice Department for ‘profound investigative missteps’ in Comey case
    The Justice Department engaged in a “disturbing pattern of profound investigative missteps” in the process of securing an indictment against former FBI Director James Comey, a federal judge ruled Monday in directing prosecutors to provide defense lawyers with all grand jury materials from the case.
    The case against former FBI Director James Comey, right, and a separate prosecution of New York Attorney General Letitia James have hastened concerns that the Justice Department is being weaponized in pursuit of Trump’s political opponents.
    Baltimore County Public Library’s HR director exits after librarian firing flap
    The Baltimore County Public Library’s CEO announced Monday night that the system’s human resources director has departed in the wake of an uproar over the firing of part-time librarians, which was quickly rescinded.
    Exterior of the Baltimore County Public Library, Catonsville Branch on August 23, 2024
    Woman associated with MS-13 convicted of first-degree murder in stabbing death of teen girl
    A judge found Iris Alonzo-Salgado guilty of first-degree murder in the 2023 death of a teen girl who was stabbed with a machete in the woods in Olney at the direction of MS-13.
    An MS-13 associate was convicted of first-degree murder in the 2023 death of 18-year-old Rosa Sanchez Merino, shown here in an undated photograph released by the Montgomery County State's Attorney's Office.
    Montgomery County students get $9 million to boost mental health
    “Pay to the order of: The students of Montgomery County,” the oversized check read.
    Maryland Sen. Cheryl Kagan (D-Montgomery County), center right, celebrates the signing of an oversized check for $9 million while at a Monday morning Quince Orchard High School event in Gaithersburg.
    Baltimore Police commander, 3 others suspended amid California criminal investigation
    Four members of the Baltimore Police Department are suspended amid a criminal investigation in California, the department confirmed Monday.
    BPD's Major Etwaroo, along with the Eastern District's NCOs, BPD’s Chaplains, and the Victim Services Unit, recently joined the Oliver Community to provide essential resources and support to those affected by recent incidents.  Aug 23, 2024
    John Harbaugh thinks the Ravens’ offensive line is playing ‘pretty darn good’
    Of course, they can still be better, the head coach acknowledged.
    Ravens coach John Harbaugh, right, walks of the field with guard Daniel Faalele (77) after the Ravens beat the Browns 23-16.
    Man with Trump sign sentenced for assaults outside Red Emma’s, Peabody Heights Brewery in Baltimore
    Matthew Middleton, 34, of Hillen, pleaded guilty on Monday in Baltimore Circuit Court to two counts of second-degree assault and one count of possession of a dangerous weapon.
    Red Emma’s bookstore and coffeehouse in the Waverly neighborhood.
    Families of Baltimore firefighters killed in Stricker Street blaze say city has ignored their concerns
    The families of three Baltimore firefighters who died three years ago battling blazes in vacant rowhomes on Stricker Street said city officials have failed to act and largely pushed them aside, days after prosecutors charged a man in connection with the deaths.
    The memorial at the site on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, of the deadly 2022 Stricker Street blaze honors three Baltimore firefighters Lt. Kelsey Sadler, Lt. Paul Butrim and EMT/firefighter Kenny Lacayo who died in the blaze.
    Baltimore’s New Song Academy closing at the end of the school year
    Students will be moved out of a deteriorating building in Sandtown-Winchester, according to City Schools.
    In January, the city school board voted to renew New Song’s charter for three years while noting the school needed to get on better long-term financial footing.
    Woman made pleading call to 911 before Pasadena-area double homicide
    A Lake Shore woman’s 911 call has become pivotal evidence for Anne Arundel County homicide detectives, who swiftly arrested a man in the shooting deaths of her and her husband Sunday.
    The District Court in Annapolis.
    Man fatally struck by train near the Owings Mills Metro station
    A person died after being struck by a Metro SubwayLink train late Sunday, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department.
    Commuters head for the exit at the Baltimore area Metro SubwayLink's northernmost Owings Mills stop on Sept. 20, 2023.
    Hagerstown mother and nail salon owner set for deportation to Vietnam
    Melissa Tran’s six-month legal battle has highlighted the impacts of President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement campaign on longtime residents and their families.
    Mong “Melissa” Tuyen Thi Tran’s university diploma in her Hagerstown home. The mother of four is set to be deported to Vietnam as soon as Monday.
    Anne Arundel rolls out school zone speed cameras in South County
    Anne Arundel County Police on Monday are activating speed cameras near several schools in South County.
    Both speed cameras in the 2300 block of West Patapsco Ave. were stolen on Aug. 26. City police have charged a suspect and say he may be responsible for more than a dozen such thefts.
    Childs Walker: All-time Raven Mark Andrews delivers all-time clutch play
    Here is what we learned Sunday when the Ravens left Cleveland with an unsightly 23-16 win.
    Mark Andrews runs untouched for the game-winning touchdown Sunday as the Ravens beat the Browns 23-16 in Cleveland.
    Mark Andrews’ ‘Hurricane’ run stunned the Browns — and the Ravens: ‘I’ve never seen that’
    On an afternoon of ugly football, the Ravens saved a moment of brilliance for just the right moment: a 35-yard touchdown run for Mark Andrews.
    Ravens tight end Mark Andrews outruns a diving attempted tackle by Browns linebacker Carson Schwesinger to score the winning touchdown Sunday in Cleveland.
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