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After Alexandra MacMeekin Ryan sought a protective order against her husband following allegations of domestic violence, authorities say her father, prominent Timonium attorney Robert MacMeekin, was fatally shot while trying to protect his daughter and grandchildren.

The new spot will cut the Buc‑ee’s commute from Baltimore almost in half, from over three hours to a little under two. It also offers a more convenient stopping point for Marylanders traveling south.

The Nationals couldn’t hold a lead and lost the opener of a three-game series to the Braves 5-4 in the 11th inning after Chadwick Tromp delivered the walk-off RBI single.

Pete Alonso also homered as the Orioles won the opening game of their homestand.

Maryland Democrats are in discussions to hold a special legislative session this summer to address legal roadblocks to redrawing the state’s congressional districts.

Gov. Wes Moore will allow two controversial immigration bills to become law without his signature, according to a statement from his office.

A human smuggling case against Kilmar Ábrego García, whose mistaken deportation helped galvanize opposition to President Donald Trump’s immigration policies, was thrown out on Friday.

Emmetson Zeah, 19, of Columbia, was found guilty in Howard County Circuit Court of two counts of first-degree murder in the shootings of Michael Robertson and Blake McCray on Feb. 22, 2025.

Baltimore Police on Friday released body camera footage from last week’s fatal police shooting. The video showed a man running toward and shooting at officers before police returned fire.

The city of Annapolis agreed to a $15 million settlement in two housing discrimination lawsuits.

Morgan State University signed an off-campus housing agreement and expanded another after five consecutive years of enrollment growth.

Charles Joseph Ali, of Rockville, was arrested for allegedly throwing a keg through Georgetown Cupcake’s front window earlier this week, D.C. police said on Thursday.

See who’s running for Baltimore City state’s attorney. Read candidate profiles and their responses to The Banner’s 2026 voter guide questionnaire.

The pickle smoothie from Smoothie King puts pickles in line with protein and bacon as the latest ingredient to be crammed up our noses.

The Maryland Democratic Party’s Fight Back & Win Summit and Gala is scheduled for next month. It will feature workshops for activists and campaign workers and a fundraising dinner.

A Navy veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor on Thursday after she approached Baltimore Police officers with a knife before they shot her during a mental crisis in January.

A developing El Niño that is forecast to get quite strong will likely dampen the coming Atlantic hurricane season, but it won’t make the potentially deadly storms disappear, federal and outside meteorologists predict.

Jackson Holliday’s athletic ability and versatility give the Orioles another option at third base.

The U.S. Department of Justice this week announced the creation of a $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund," and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche did not rule out that those who attacked police officers on Jan. 6, 2021, would be eligible for compensation.

COLUMN | Frustration is circulating in and around the clubhouse as the Orioles stumble through May. The longest homestand of the season against the Tigers, Rays and Blue Jays is the team’s last chance to restore its self-confidence.