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    Orioles’ Christian Franklin has shown a knack for getting on base. His unique approach helps.
    Franklin has only had 28 plate appearances, but his 18.4% chase rate so far would be among the best in baseball. His 17.9% walk rate is also near the highest in the league.
    Orioles outfielder Christian Franklin celebrates after scoring in the third inning of his major league debut against the Los Angeles Angels on Aug. 4.
    Prince George’s County announces inaugural fashion week
    The festivities will take place Sept. 23-25 at Metro Points Hotel in New Carrrollton, according to a press release from the office of County Executive Aisha Braveboy.
    Prince George’s County Executive Aisha Braveboy’s administration will launch the county’s inaugural fashion week in late September.
    Ellicott City man accused in fatal stabbing of estranged wife can stand trial
    A Howard County Circuit Court judge ruled Friday that Alexander Stephenson, an Ellicott City resident accused of fatally stabbing his estranged wife, can stand trial.
    Exterior of the Circuit Court for Howard County is seen on January 30, 2024.
    3 storylines to watch as the Commanders travel to Detroit for second preseason game
    Coach Dan Quinn said the jury is out on whether starting quarterback Jayden Daniels will play Saturday. He will almost certainly sit out Washington’s final preseason game against Baltimore.
    Seventh-round draft choice Athan Kaliakmanis is trying to make a case to be the Commanders’ QB3.
    WMAR anchors bid emotional farewell as station shifts to anchorless streaming
    Many viewers who commented online pushed back against the change, seeing it as a mechanical maneuver that values dollars and cents over personal connection.
    Anchors at WMAR said goodbye to audiences this week.
    Why a ‘storm’ of jellyfish took over Ocean City beaches this summer
    A surge of jellyfish has disrupted vacations along Maryland’s coast this summer.
    Ocean City beach looking south from 84th Street.
    Brandon Scott’s endorsement sweep signals his growing influence beyond City Hall
    Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott’s endorsements swept June primaries, boosting his political profile as the city’s progress on crime and investment draws national attention.
    Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott’s endorsements swept June primaries, boosting his political profile as the city’s progress on crime and investment draws national attention.
    Can a former soccer star rebuild trust in Baltimore County schools?
    Bill Heiser has promised to raise graduation rates and test scores and rebuild trust in Baltimore County schools, where repeated budget cuts have hurt morale.
    Baltimore County Public Schools Superintendent Bill Heiser took the helm of the school system on July 1.
    Montgomery County schools facing a $3 billion maintenance backlog, officials say
    The Montgomery County Public Schools system is operating with an estimated $3 billion deferred maintenance backlog, officials said.
    Rachel DuBois of Montgomery County Public Schools points out damage as she leads a tour of the district’s warehouse and operations in Rockville.
    Tornado likely touched down on Eastern Shore during Thursday storms, weather service says
    Damaging winds are likely to reach between 55 and 70 mph near and east of I-95, according to the National Weather Service. There’s a greater potential for tornadoes near the I-70 corridor east of Frederick.
    Damaging winds are likely to reach between 55 and 70 mph near and east of I-95, according to the National Weather Service. There’s a greater potential for tornadoes near the I-70 corridor east of Frederick.
    Yankees sweep Orioles, pushing Baltimore to 4-game losing streak
    A Gunner Henderson error led to two unearned runs, and Yankees starter Gerrit Cole struck out eight in six innings.
    Shortstop Gunnar Henderson forces out José Caballero of the Yankees to start a double play after Henderson committed an error in the third inning.
    Rangers’ Jacob deGrom surpasses 2,000 K’s on 1-hitter in 2-0 win over Nationals
    Washington, the majors’ highest-scoring team, was shut out for the fifth time this season and the second time in the three-game series.
    Nationals left fielder Andrew Pinckney leaps unsuccessfully to catch the home run hit by the Rangers’ Corey Seager in the third inning Thursday night.
    Maryland labor leader Patrick Moran elected president of public employees union AFSCME
    Patrick Moran, an influential and longtime Maryland labor leader, was elected Thursday as president of AFSCME International, one of the largest labor unions in the country.
    July 21, 2026 - Patrick Moran speaks at a AFSCME press conference regarding the officer shortage in DPSCS.
    Baltimore Police officer guilty of assault, but not attempted murder, judge rules
    Officer Robert Parks, 32, a more than six-year veteran, stood trial in Baltimore Circuit Court on charges of attempted second-degree murder, first- and second-degree assault, misconduct in office and reckless driving.
    A screenshot from a video posted to social media shows Officer Robert A. Parks chasing a man who was on foot by driving after him in a police vehicle.
    After the blast: Neighbors recall chaos, heroism and heartbreak in Cape St. Claire
    The Anne Arundel Fire Department has identified the 76-year-old woman killed in a home explosion in the Cape St. Claire neighborhood as Linda Synowczynski.
    The Anne Arundel Fire Department has identified the 76-year-old woman killed in a home explosion in the Cape St. Claire neighborhood as Linda Synowczynski.
    Ravens center Danny Pinter will miss ‘extended’ time with knee injury, opening battle for job
    Ravens center Danny Pinter was carted off the field Wednesday after suffering a knee injury during an 11-on-11 period at the Vikings’ facility in Eagan, Minnesota.
    Ravens center Danny Pinter (63) in action during the first half of a preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Aug. 15.
    Fleetwood Mac, Marvin Gaye and more tributes featured in BlackRock Center for the Arts’ new season
    The Germantown arts center will celebrate America 250 with performances honoring national and local artists.
    Candlelight Concerts, a growing musical venture by Fever Events, plans four performances at Maryland Hall through May.  The first, "Cold Play & Imagine Dragons," is Feb. 14, 2024.
    Ravens observations: Jesse Minter’s team focuses on details in every rep
    Wide receiver Rashod Bateman said the No. 1 differentiator with this coaching staff is its attention to detail.
    Ravens wide receiver Rashod Bateman takes the field during the joint practices with the Vikings in Minnesota on Wednesday.
    A tug and a ‘furry object’: Report details Montgomery County beaver attack
    A police report reveals details behind a beaver attack on a 10-year-old girl last week in Montgomery County. Over the past four years, 900 animals have tested positive for rabies in Maryland, but none of them were beavers. That’s changed this summer.
    Beaver swimming in a pond in Connecticut's Northwest Hills, mid-May, with green and yellow foliage around the pond reflected in the water
    Federal judge holds ICE official in contempt over unlawful Baltimore-area arrest
    U.S. District Judge John deGravelles found former Baltimore ICE field director Vernon Liggins in contempt of court Wednesday for the arrest of a Baltimore-area resident despite a court order.
    U.S. District Judge John deGravelles found former Baltimore ICE field director Vernon Liggins in contempt of court Wednesday for the arrest of a Baltimore-area resident despite a court order.
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