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Officials lift Potomac River health advisory, urge people to avoid areas near sewer pipe collapse
The county has lifted its health advisory for the Potomac River, but health officials are still urging people to avoid areas closest to where the Potomac Interceptor sewer pipe collapsed.
Rerouted sewage flows into the C&O Canal from the collapsed Potomac Interceptor sewer line next to the Clara Barton Parkway in Cabin John, Maryland in February.
Senate advances bill aimed at ending Iran war as Cassidy, after primary loss, flips to support
The Senate advanced legislation Tuesday that seeks to force President Donald Trump to withdraw from the Iran war, as a growing number of Republicans defied the president’s direction on a conflict that has spanned well over two months.
Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., speaks to supporters during an election night watch party Saturday, May 16, 2026, in Baton Rouge, La.
San Diego mosque shooters met online and left writings expressing hate, FBI says
Hours before an attack at a San Diego mosque that killed three men, including a security guard hailed as a hero, police were racing to find the two teenagers who would ultimately be deemed responsible.
People embrace near the scene of a shooting outside the Islamic Center of San Diego Monday, May 18, 2026, in San Diego.
Ravens practice report: Injury scare, interception and medicine balls highlight OTAs
Derrick Henry hasn’t missed a game in his two Pro Bowl seasons with the Ravens. But a collision near the line of scrimmage Tuesday cast a pall, if briefly, over his 2026.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley (5) hands the ball off to running back Derrick Henry (22) during organized team activities Tuesday.
Baltimore paid $312,000 to employees who stopped working, IG finds
Baltimore paid departing city employees more than $312,000 in largely unworked leave time before they officially left their jobs, prompting the city inspector general to question whether the practice appeared wasteful or inequitable.
Baltimore City Hall in Baltimore, Md., on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025.
Dylan Crews regained his confidence at Triple-A Rochester. He returns to the Nationals with a new outlook.
“You got to find little successes in everything that you do, whether that’s hitting, fielding, running, base running, whatever that is, and keep stacking good days," Crews said Tuesday after he was recalled by Washington.
Outfielder Dylan Crews poses for a photo during the Washington Nationals photo day during spring training.
Harford County school board selects its first Black superintendent
Dyann Mack, the interim superintendent for Harford County Public Schools, will continue to lead the district for the next four years.
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026 - The Harford County school board voted Tuesday to appoint Dyann Mack as the county's new schools superintendent. She has been serving as interim superintendent since the board in February fired her predecessor, Sean Bulson.
Annapolis man charged after allegedly shooting leashed dog in the head
An Annapolis man was charged with animal cruelty, reckless endangerment and other related charges after police say he shot a leashed dog in the head.
An Annapolis man was charged with animal cruelty, reckless endangerment and other related charges after police said he shot a leashed dog in the head.
Water main break shuts down Bradley Boulevard near Bethesda Row
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue officials have shut down part of Bradley Boulevard in Bethesda due to a water main break Tuesday afternoon.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue officials have shut down part of Bradley Boulevard in Bethesda due to a water main break Tuesday afternoon, as seen from the Capital Crescent Trail.
Former Baltimore teacher of the year charged with sexual solicitation of a minor
Dennis Jutras, a longtime city schools employee, allegedly tried to meet up with an officer posing as a high schooler.
The Baltimore City Public Schools Administrative Headquarters at 200 E North Avenue in Baltimore, on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
It might be a year until Maryland even hires new Key Bridge builders
It remains unclear when the new Francis Scott Key Bridge will be completed, but one mini timeline is now known: The state wants to have the new builders on board by summer 2027.
Test pilings are in place at the Francis Scott Key Bridge site on the Patapsco River.
Shark bite report at Assateague: Surfer recounts ‘terrifying’ moment but says he’ll be back in the water
Maryland officials say shark bites remain extremely rare after a surfer reported being bitten at Assateague State Park, an encounter the victim described as terrifying but not enough to keep him out of the water.
Ocean City is seen beyond the rough surf at Assateague Island National Seashore.
Nonprofit founder remembered as ‘true fighter’ for women in Baltimore
Natasha Guynes, an advocate for young women experiencing complex trauma, died Saturday evening, the nonprofit she founded said on social media.
Natasha Guynes and her dog, Stella.
Peter Chang in College Park closes after less than a year in business
Peter Chang, the acclaimed Chinese chef, and his family have grown their restaurant empire across the region in recent years. But on Monday, they abruptly closed their College Park outpost.
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2026 - Peter Chang Kitchen & Bar at 8503 Baltimore Avenue in College Park. The restaurant’s owners announced Monday that the Prince George’s County outpost was closed effective immediately.
What we learned from a Lamar-less day at OTAs | Banner Ravens Podcast
Head coach Jesse Minter, running back Derrick Henry and guard John Simpson spoke to the media.
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‘Make a Scene’: Maryland theaters celebrate art as political resistance at 2026 Helen Hayes Awards
Amid political division in and around the nation’s capital, the local theater scene spent its biggest night of the year celebrating the arts as acts of resistance.
Creatives from throughout the D.C., Maryland and Virginia area gathered to celebrate the best in local theater at the 2026 Helen Hayes Awards.
San Francisco Police sought to arrest Baltimore Police officers in sexual assault probe
San Francisco Police sought to arrest two Baltimore Police officers for allegedly raping a woman while she said she was unconscious, new records show.
A woman alleges she was sexually assaulted by two Baltimore Police officers in 2024, documents show.
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson missing at OTAs, expected back ‘soon’
Jackson drew scrutiny for missing practices during the Ravens’ voluntary OTAs under former coach John Harbaugh. He forfeited a combined $1.5 million in bonuses from the 2024 and 2025 offseasons.
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson takes questions from the media following training camp practice last August.
President Trump will not speak at US Naval Academy graduation, breaking recent tradition
The class of 2026 will hear from Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, instead of Trump.
WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 06: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine speaks as U.S. President Donald Trump (R) looks on during a news conference in James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on April 06, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Trump spoke about the successful military mission to rescue a weapons systems officer whose F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down in Iran.
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