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    GOP governor candidate Cox seeks to distance himself from Trump’s election denial
    As President Trump prepares to give a primetime speech on Thursday, Maryland Republican gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox is trying to distance himself from past challenges to the 2020 election.
    Republican gubernatorial candidate Dan Cox, left, said Joe Biden “probably” won the 2020 election, while Gov. Wes Moore, right, called President Donald Trump a “loser” for continuing to dispute the result.
    A political ally of the sheriff schedules evictions in Prince George’s — for a fee
    Known as the “mayor of Suitland,” Elsie Jacobs has gained an outsize but informal role at the sheriff’s office.
    Prince George’s County community organizer Elsie Jacobs, 85, helps to organize and schedule evictions.
    Dickerson data center developer files appeal of Elrich’s moratorium
    Elrich confirmed the appeal during his weekly media briefing Thursday, but declined to elaborate on the filing in detail, citing “legal” concerns.
    A sign brought by an attendee rests on the floor during a community forum on data centers with county leaders in Rockville that was hosted by Montgomery Council Executive Marc Elrich.
    An empty middle seat is the latest perk United Airlines will offer on some flights
    United Airlines is trying to attract flyers with another luxurious perk: an empty middle seat.
    FILE - A United Airlines jetliner sits at a gate along the A concourse of Denver International Airport, March 20, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
    Measles is on the verge of a national record. Here’s what it means for Maryland.
    Five new measles cases in Maryland push the nation closer to a record-setting year that public health officials say could have been avoided.
    FILE - A sign is seen outside a clinic with the South Plains Public Health District, Feb. 23, 2025, in Brownfield, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
    Drained Reflecting Pool reveals Trump’s ‘American flag blue’ liner is now closer to gray
    The newly drained Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s bottom surface has noticeably faded since it was lined with a protective coating in a color President Donald Trump called “American flag blue” this spring.
    The Lincoln Memorial and the Reflecting Pool are seen from the Washington Monument, Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Washington.
    What to do this weekend, from Lauryn Hill in concert to a sunflower festival
    Whether you want to attend the Disability Pride Arts Festival, bask in sunflower fields or buy art at Creative Alliance's "Big Show," we've got you covered.
    LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 28: Lauryn Hill performs onstage during the BET Awards 2026 at Peacock Theater on June 28, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.  (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images for BET)
    7 things to do in the capital region, including an outdoor movie and National Ice Cream Day deals
    Here’s what to do this weekend and beyond in the capital region, including National Ice Cream Day deals and a free outdoor movie.
    March 10, 2026 - Carmen’s Italian Ice in Rockville will stay open for 24 hours on Sunday in honor of National Ice Cream Day. Among other ice cream shops in the area, they’re offering special deals on soft serve and Italian ice for the occasion.
    The tunnel that wasn’t: Inside the Baltimore Ravens’ proposal for ‘Ravens Loop’
    In March, a tunnel-boring company founded by Elon Musk announced winners for a contest in which cities, organizations and individuals could pitch tunnel projects to be built on the company’s dime. Among the winners was a mysterious Baltimore project called Ravens Loop.
    “WE’RE READY, ARE YOU? LET’S DIG,” reads a slide from the Ravens’ submission to the Tunnel Vision Challenge.
    Harford’s new schools chief has one big job: Bring a divided community together
    Dyann Mack, a lifelong Harford resident and 30-year veteran of the school system, is determined to put the focus back on what’s happening in the classroom.
    Dyann Mack, a 30-year veteran of Harford County Public Schools, was named superintendent following a contentious school year.
    Sisters of Bon Secours places conservation easement on some of its Howard County land
    The Sisters of Bon Secours USA sold a portion of its land to the Howard County Conservancy as a way to ensure it will never be developed.
    The Sisters of Bon Secours have negotiated a conservation easement with the Howard County Conservancy to protect at least 32 acres near Marriottsville in perpetuity.
    I rode the bus to bypass closed Red Line stations. Here’s how long it took.
    Metro closed four Red Line stations this summer to complete construction projects. Here’s what happened when I tested the shuttle bus workaround.
    Metro commuters walk to a shuttle bus outside the North Bethesda Metro station.
    Prince George’s emergency bill aims to help families recover vehicles after immigration arrests
    The County Council passed emergency legislation that would require towing companies to release impounded vehicles to detainees’ families or members of the same household.
    Prince George’s County Council member Eric Olson introduced legislation aimed at helping families recover vehicles following immigration arrests.
    Driver injured, family displaced after tractor trailer crashes into Dundalk homes
    A tractor trailer crashed into several homes and a light pole in Dundalk on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Baltimore County Fire Department.
    5 Central Maryland residents contract measles after domestic travel, state says
    Five people in Carroll County contracted measles after visiting a high-risk area outside the state, Maryland Department of Health officials said Wednesday in a news release.
    A computer illustration of a measles virus particle. Measles is a highly infectious itchy rash with a fever.
    Defending champion Argentina reaches World Cup final by beating England 2-1
    Defending champion Argentina rallied to beat England 2-1 on Wednesday and reach the World Cup final.
    Argentina's Lautaro Martinez (22) celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the World Cup semifinal soccer match between England and Argentina in Atlanta, Wednesday, July 15, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
    Popular Mount Vernon gay bar Leon’s to temporarily close after owner’s death
    Leon’s Backroom, Baltimore’s oldest gay bar, announced Wednesday that it will temporarily close on July 16 after the death of owner Ron Singer last week.
    Leon’s will temporarily close after the death of its owner, Ron Singer.
    ‘Ineffective response’ from BGE led to deadly Bel Air home explosion, report finds
    The National Transportation Safety Board said in a report that multiple people called to report the smell of gas in the hours leading up to the explosion.
    The National Transportation Safety Board found that a communication breakdown and “ineffective response” from Baltimore Gas and Electric and its parent company led to a fatal home explosion in Harford County in 2024.
    Frederick man identified as driver who crashed and later died in Greenbelt Police custody
    Michael MacDougall, 40, died while in police custody following a single-vehicle crash along the Baltimore-Washington Parkway.
    Parasitic infections causing ‘explosive diarrhea’ double in Maryland since last week
    Though no official source has been identified, Michigan officials say their investigation points to lettuce or other salad greens.
    Cases of cyclosporiasis are rising in Maryland, with 69 people suffering from the parasitic infection.
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