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    Baltimore’s ethics director once preached ‘profit predator’ tactics for Agora
    Baltimore ethics director J. Christoph Amberger’s past at Agora Companies resurfaces as the city pursues a consumer protection lawsuit against the Baltimore-based publishing company.
    Baltimore ethics director J. Christoph Amberger had a video series in the 2000s called Amberger's Smackdown while dispensing financial advice for the Agora Company.
    Ravens rookie Ja’Kobi Lane invests in Baltimore-based cleat company
    Ja'Kobi Lane joins three Ravens legends trying to build a company attempting to upend the cleat market.
    Ja'Kobi Lane joins three Ravens legends trying to build a company attempting to upend the cleat market.
    Baltimore Police sergeant pleads guilty to stealing more than $5,200 by inflating pay
    Sgt. Mark Rutkowski, 51, of Canton, who’d been with the department for more than 25 years, pleaded guilty in Baltimore Circuit Court to theft and misconduct in office.
    Baltimore Police Sgt. Mark Rutkowski resigned and then pleaded guilty in Baltimore Circuit Court to theft and misconduct in office for engaging in two separate schemes to illegally inflate his pay by more than $5,200.
    What you need to know before heading to the 145th Maryland State Fair
    The Maryland State Fair is back again this year in Timonium, bringing three weekends of food, competitions, concerts, rides and more.
    The Maryland State Fair is back this fall for another three weekends filled with games, rides, competitions and more.
    Green Party candidate takes on Vanessa Atterbeary for Howard County executive
    Green Party candidate Nater Kane is taking on Democrat Vanessa Atterbeary for Howard County executive in November 2026.
    Green Party candidate Nater Kane is taking on Democrat Vanessa Atterbeary for Howard County executive in November 2026.
    Baltimore City Community College faculty ratify first union contract
    Baltimore City Community College is the seventh institution to ratify a contract since the Maryland legislature first granted community college faculty the right to unionize in 2021.
    Baltimore City Community College was founded in 1947 as Baltimore Junior College to provide post-high school education for returning World War II veterans.
    Family of ‘Big Sam’ alleges civil rights violations in Baltimore County lawsuit
    Civil rights attorney Billy Murphy says Baltimore County Police have historic pattern of ‘excessive disproportionate force.’
    August 25, 2026 - Billy Murphy, attorney for the family of Samuel "Big Sam" Elseworth Brown Jr., speaks at a press conference discussing Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown's decision not to charge Baltimore County Police Officer Derek Hadel for his role in Big Sam's death. He is joined by Big Sam’s loved ones.
    Baltimore landlords would pay storage fees for evicted tenants under council proposal
    The Baltimore City Council is debating a bill that even its sponsor acknowledged rattles landlords and property managers.
    Ashley Simms speaks during a public hearing for eviction legislation in City Hall, in Baltimore, on Tuesday.
    Pete Alonso’s 4-hit night drives Orioles to blowout victory over Cardinals
    The torrent of runs supported right-hander Chris Bassitt, who produced his best start as an Oriole.
    Baltimore Orioles' Pete Alonso, left, is congratulated by first base coach Jason Bourgeois after hitting a three-run home run during the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday.
    Andrew Alvarez struggles with command in Nationals’ loss to Rockies
    The Nationals’ offense scored one run on Daylen Lile’s second homer in as many days. Washington has scored four runs or fewer in nine of their last 11 games.
    Nationals left-hander Andrew Alvarez pitches against the Colorado Rockies during the second inning Tuesday.
    In St. Louis, Matt Holliday watches Jackson play at the ballpark his son ‘grew up at’
    "Most of my memories from my dad’s career are here," Jackson Holliday said. "And to be able to go out there tonight will be really cool.”
    Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday slides into third base against the St. Louis Cardinals in the fifth inning Tuesday.
    Odafe Oweh felt trapped in Baltimore. He’s found freedom in D.C.
    Oweh grew frustrated with a Ravens scheme he felt was holding him back.
    Baltimore Ravens linebacker Odafe Oweh (99) crosses a practice field to join teammates during the team’s training camp at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills, Md. on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
    Chris Van Hollen says the Democratic Party needs change. Is he the one to lead it?
    Maryland U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen has been positioning himself for a starring role in the future of the Democratic party.
    Maryland U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen has been positioning himself for a starring role in the future of the Democratic party.
    Can this woman make ‘downtown’ Owings Mills a thing?
    A TikTok video got people thinking: Does Owings Mills have a downtown?
    Tierra Gardner outside her favorite spot in Owings Mills, Don Tigre.
    A Silver Spring cafe serves savory biscuits and makes chefs out of refugees
    Emma’s Torch, a nonprofit that trains refugees to cook, is welcoming accomplished local chefs to teach its students. Its first location outside of New York opened in Silver Spring in June.
    WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026 - the crab salad is plated and garnished with a bit of mint. This is the last step the students learn as part of this lesson is to how to make their dishes look good and appealing
    A correctional officer was disciplined after an in-custody death. She says it was retaliation.
    Keisha Hudson said she was unfairly punished by the Department of Corrections after reporting her supervisor’s discrimination against her.
    Keisha Hudson, one of several officers in the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections who faced charges following the death of an inmate last year.
    The Dish: The perfect pairing for your Negroni? A hot dog.
    For local bartenders, hot dogs and cocktails are the perfect pairing.
    At NeatFreak, Fells Point’s newest cocktail bar, martinis come any way you like—but there’s only one food option: a $5 hot dog. Owner Matt Steinberg says the simple frankfurter is the perfect pairing for a bold cocktail.
    Baltimore County board member apologizes for social media post deemed ‘anti-Muslim’
    A Baltimore County school board member apologized Tuesday for a social media post that some critics accused of “promoting anti-Muslim stereotypes.”
    Baltimore County school board member Maggie Litz Domanowski has apologized for a social media post that compared women’s rights to Sharia law.
    Pennsylvania reports first 2 measles deaths in the US this year, both people unvaccinated
    Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus.
    FILE - Dr. Jessica Early holds a vial of the combination measles, mumps and rubella vaccine at Prisma Health Pediatrics in Greer, S.C., March 18, 2026.
    Baltimore Royal Farms employee charged after gas station shooting
    Baltimore Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting at a Royal Farms gas station on August 12.
    A Baltimore Police vehicle is seen in Fells Point on April 14, 2024.
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