Bad batch of voter guides sent to 11 Montgomery County precincts
Some Montgomery County voter guides had the wrong polling place, the wrong party affiliation or both, the Board of Elections said.
Some Montgomery County voter guides had the wrong polling place, the wrong party affiliation or both, the Board of Elections said.
Why Smithsonian scientists flood an Anne Arundel forest every summer
On a large campus in Edgewater, scientists at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center flood a forest every summer to learn about climate change. It's just one of the large-scale experiments conducted at the institution which has, so far, escaped some of the scrutiny and critique that Donald Trump has lobbied at the rest of the Smithsonian.
Pat Megonigal, associate director for research, oversees the TEMPEST project, in which scientists at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center in Edgewater flood a forest every summer to learn about climate change.
After being eliminated, Orioles split their doubleheader with the Yankees
Coby Mayo greets Pete Alonso after the first of Alonso’s two home runs Friday during the first game of a doubleheader in New York.
Bam McReynolds rushes for 2 TDs, including go-ahead 48-yarder, as UAB edges Navy 24-20
Navy (1-2, 0-2) led 20-17 and was driving when Marlin Dean forced a fumble by Jackson Gutierrez with a first-down sack and Chris Spencer recovered. McReynolds was off to the races on the next play.
Navy quarterback Jackson Gutierrez (8) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA football game against Towson in Annapolis, Md., Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Mike Buscher)
Nationals’ Andrew Alvarez’s stellar second half puts him firmly in mix for rotation spot in 2027
A rough outing in his final start should not dim what he has accomplished this season.
WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 25:  Catcher Keibert Ruiz #20 of the Washington Nationals talks with pitcher Andrew Alvarez #54 on the mound during the first inning against the New York Mets at Nationals Park on September 25, 2026 in Washington, DC.  (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)
Cade Cavalli is a strong building block. The Nationals have to add around him.
ANALYSIS | The reality is the Nationals won’t be playing in October unless they address the glaring weakness that is their pitching staff, whose 4.65 ERA ranks 26th in baseball.
Nationals right-hander Cade Cavalli pitches against the New York Yankees on July 12.
Trevor Rogers loves the Orioles, but he’s excited to test free agency
It appears unlikely that Rogers will accept the qualifying offer, which was set at just above $22 million for 2026. Spotrac projects that his market value is about $32 million per year.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 25: Trevor Rogers #28 of the Baltimore Orioles pitches against the New York Yankees during their game at Yankee Stadium on September 25, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
Nationals have had best season since 2019. Continued improvement is the offseason goal.
If the Nationals had converted half of their 42 blown saves, they’re probably angling for a wild-card spot. Improving the bullpen has to be the goal.
Washington Nationals President of Baseball Operations, Paul Toboni speaks during a baseball press conference Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
4 teens remain hospitalized a day after stolen car struck MTA bus in East Baltimore, police say
Four teenagers remain hospitalized, two in critical condition, a day after police say they crashed a stolen red sedan into a Maryland Transit Administration bus in East Baltimore, authorities said Friday.
Four teenagers remain hospitalized, two in critical condition, a day after police say they crashed a stolen red sedan into a Maryland Transit Administration bus in East Baltimore, authorities said Friday.
Police search for driver who struck a woman along Reisterstown Road
Baltimore County Police are searching for a driver who struck and critically injured a woman on Thursday night in Pikesville and left the scene, authorities said.
Baltimore County Police are searching for a driver who struck and critically injured a woman on Thursday night in Pikesville and left the scene, authorities said.
Ravens rule out Ronnie Stanley vs. Cowboys as questions about field in Rio de Janeiro persist
The Ravens ruled left tackle Ronnie Stanley out of Sunday’s game against the Dallas Cowboys as questions about Maracanã Stadium’s playing surface and the potential debut of two defensive starters persisted.
Ravens offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley missed practiced all week because of a toe injury.
This isn’t Baltimore’s first trash wheel python. The last one gave us a beer.
Peabody Heights Brewery launched Lost Python Ale the last time a python was stuck on a trash wheel in Baltimore. Eleven years later, it remains in the top four or five beers they sell.
Mr. Trash Wheel's Lost Python Ale remains a top seller for Baltimore's Peabody Heights Brewery a decade after it was first released, at the Wine Source in Hampden. The beer commemorates a 2015 incident in which a 5-foot python was discovered in the Inner Harbor's first original trash wheel.
Maryland service member who died in WWII but was long unidentified to be buried Saturday
The remains of a Maryland military service member who was unidentified for decades after he was killed at Pearl Harbor during World War II were welcomed home Thursday at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Members of the BWI community gathered for a dignified transfer to acknowledge and welcome home U.S. Army Pfc. Owen Norris of Marriottsville, who was killed during World War II but whose remains were unidentified for decades.
PGCPS sees progress on bus route delays, but driver shortages and tech failures persist
School leaders say driver vacancies are down to 41 and ride times are dropping.
Prince George’s County Public Schools leaders say driver vacancies are down, but acknowledge ongoing challenges.
Nor’easter forces Oceans Calling to cancel entire 3-day music festival
Oceans Calling, a three-day music festival scheduled for this weekend in Ocean City, has been cancelled due to a powerful nor’easter that has caused coastal flooding and other weather concerns.
Setup for the Oceans Calling festival in Ocean City was disrupted due to weather conditions.
Charles Bowers, former owner of Baltimore gay bar the Hippo, dies
Charles “Chuck” Bowers, the former owner of the storied Baltimore gay club the Hippo and an advocate for Maryland’s LGBTQIA+ community, died at 81 on Tuesday.
Baltimore native Charles “Chuck” Bowers, who owned the gay club the Hippo in Mount Vernon, died on Tuesday at age 81.
Prince George’s officials backed labor deal for the Sphere, but something shifted
Prince George’s officials backed a union agreement for the proposed Sphere at National Harbor ahead of the June primary. Now, Sphere says it won’t sign one.
A rendering shows plans for a Sphere at the National Harbor.
Commanders vs. Seahawks: 3 things to watch, including Marcus Mariota’s new approach
Veteran backup Marcus Mariota is taking over for franchise star Jayden Daniels. This season, Mariota is focused on simplifying things.
Veteran backup Marcus Mariota is taking over for franchise star Jayden Daniels. This season, Mariota is focused on simplifying things.
What we learned this week about Baltimore’s plans for data centers
Here’s what you need to know about what the Baltimore City Council is considering and what could be next.
Baltimore City Council is weighing new regulations for data centers amid a temporary moratorium.
Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels will not have surgery on dislocated elbow
Daniels will be listed as week-to-week, although the timeline for his return is still unknown.
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels looks on before being carted off the field after sustaining an elbow injury against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
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