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    Federal contractor Amentum to lay off over 380 workers in Anne Arundel
    Amentum, a Virginia-based government services firm, filed notices with the Maryland Department of Labor earlier this month that it would lay off 380 workers in Hanover later this year.
    The Maryland Department of Labor building at 1100 N. Eutaw St. is part of the State Center complex in Baltimore.
    Prince George’s school board says it will audit bus app after a disastrous first week
    Frustrated parents and exhausted bus drivers demanded accountability for a transportation rollout marred by system outages, bus routes described as impossible and understaffing.
    Prince George’s County Public Schools parents and bus drivers have expressed frustration over operational challenges in the first week of school.
    Man injured in Cape St. Claire home explosion dies a week after blast killed his wife
    Stanley Synowczynski, 75, was badly burned in the explosion last Wednesday, which killed his wife, Linda Synowczynski. He died from his injuries Thursday evening, according to the Anne Arundel County Fire Department.
    Emergency officials assessed the damage following a house explosion last week.
    School bus driver who died in Gaithersburg crash identified by union
    Rodney Givens was identified by the SEIU 500 as the Montgomery County Public Schools bus driver who had a medical emergency and died after crashing into a utility pole in Gaithersburg on Tuesday.
    Ravens move into Commanders country as NFL marketing change sets up Maryland turf war
    As of April, Prince George’s and Montgomery counties — the most populous counties in Maryland and longtime bastions for fans of Washington’s NFL franchise — are now home for the Ravens. Kind of.
    Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) signs autographs for fans during the team's NFL football training camp at the University of Maryland in College Park, Md., Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
    5 storylines to watch in the Ravens-Commanders preseason finale
    Players chasing NFL dreams will have one last chance to earn a spot.
    Commanders guard Brandon Coleman warms up ahead of a preseason game against the Dolphins.
    The popular Sandlot will soon plop down in Prince George’s County
    Sandlot, a popular event and community space that began in Washington, D.C., will be the first sign of life for a larger development of downtown Largo, the Promenade at Lottsford, which will break ground in summer 2027.
    Renderings for Sandlot Largo, a community and events space that began in Washington, D.C., will open at the planned development site of the Promenade at Lottsford.
    Hyattsville’s latest general fund balance is 71% lower than previously thought, audit shows
    Hyattsville has a thinner financial cushion than previously thought, including a general fund balance that dropped 71% from fiscal year 2023 to 2024, according to a recent audit.
    Hyattsville Municipal Building
    Elkridge funerary composter plans to spread excess soil on Eastern Shore site
    An Elkridge funeral business that transforms human remains into compost as an alternative to burial and cremation says it’s buying land in rural Snow Hill on the Eastern Shore, where the loamy byproduct will be used to cultivate a forest of native trees.
    Earth Funeral, a human composting company, opened its first east coast location in Elkridge. The process includes a deceased person being placed into a vessel with mulch, wildflowers and wood chips for approximately 30 days. After about 30 days the body breaks down and roughly 300 lbs of compost material remains.
    The Maryland Renaissance Festival was a gamble. 50 years later, it’s a family legacy.
    Long before it became one of the most popular in the country, the Maryland Renaissance Festival started with a dream and a drink in the 1970s.
    The Smiths’ hands-on care brings the beloved celebration of mead, meat and merriment to life.
    WBAL NewsRadio hit with layoffs; local shows replaced with syndicated programs
    Baltimore’s local media landscape took another hit Thursday as WBAL NewsRadio eliminated local jobs and replaced several locally hosted programs with nationally syndicated shows, according to employees affected by the cuts.
    Vocal Microphone on Black Background Extreme Close-up View Macrophotography.
    Maryland alleges faulty software allowed multimillion-dollar Medicaid fraud
    A lawsuit announced Thursday by the state seeks about $380 million in damages.
    Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown addresses legal measures taken by the his office related to federal funding and the integrity of the federal payment system in regards to actions taken by the Trump administration.
    Coby Mayo continues to crush lefties, but Orioles can’t complete sweep of Cardinals
    With the Cleveland Guardians not playing Thursday, Baltimore might’ve moved within two games of the final American League wild-card place. Instead, the Orioles are three games back with a month to play.
    Baltimore Orioles' Coby Mayo watches his three-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
    Nationals play with energy and effort, salvage series with Rockies after Thursday’s win
    Keibert Ruiz and Daylen Lile hit home runs as the Nationals beat the Rockies 7-1.
    Daylen Lile drives in a run with a single in the first inning Thursday during the Nationals’ 7-1 win over the Rockies.
    Candela Arepa Bar, the ‘little sister’ to Alma Cocina Latina, opens in Station North
    Candela, the long-awaited Venezuelan arepa bar from Alma Cocina Latina co-owner Irena Stein, finally opened to the public Wednesday.
    Candela, the long-awaited Venezuelan arepa bar from Alma Cocina Latina co-owner Irena Stein, opened to the public Wednesday.
    Savista will lay off 39 workers in Bethesda
    The impacted employees work at transitioning Capital Medical Group offices.
    The impacted employees work at transitioning Capital Medical Group offices.
    Suspect in Ellicott City woman’s fatal stabbing apprehended in India after search
    An international search for a 27-year-old man wanted in Howard County for fatally stabbing an Ellicott City woman has ended after authorities apprehended him in India.
    The apartment complex in Columbia where Nikitha Godishala was found dead.
    69-year-old Bowie woman identified as victim killed after suspect fled traffic stop
    A 69-year-old woman from Bowie was identified as the woman killed in a collision with a man who fled from a traffic stop on Wednesday afternoon, police said.
    Christina Cotterman, a spokesperson for the Prince George's County Police Department, speaking to the press after a fatal collision in Bowie on Wednesday afternoon.
    Roster decisions loom over final preseason game | Banner Ravens Podcast
    Baltimore plays its final preseason game Friday. Roster cuts come Sunday.
    Baltimore City Public Schools signs on to ChatGPT for Teachers
    Baltimore City Public Schools is the only Maryland district to sign on in this newest wave of OpenAI partnerships.
    The Baltimore City Public Schools Administrative Headquarters on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
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