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Baltimore inspector general taking records fight with mayor to court
IG Isabel Cumming said 104 of her 324 investigations would have been affected by new records rules put in place by Mayor Brandon Scott’s administration.
Isabel Cummings poses for a portrait with her arms crossed in her office. Clockwise, the original courtroom sketch of the Jacqueline McLean case she worked on, a Baltimore Sun clipping reading "Wrath of Isabel," a blue and orange "Baltimore" skateboard and a black and white "Charm City" skateboard hang behind her.
Even if another pitcher walks through that door, these Orioles starters know the onus is on them
The Orioles will go only as far as this group takes them.
New Orioles starter Shane Baz pitches during a simulated game on the first day of spring training.
UMB wants to put a $300M ‘college town’ in downtown Baltimore
The University of Maryland, Baltimore, is trying to create a $300 million “college town” near the heart of its downtown campus, featuring high-rise residential buildings.
A University of Maryland Baltimore building is seen from the upper deck of Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore on September 4, 2024.
‘Dawson’s Creek’ star James Van Der Beek dies at 48
James Van Der Beek, the "Dawson's Creek" actor who became a heartthrob at the turn of the millennium, has died at 48.
FILE - James Van Der Beek attends the premiere of "The Words" in Los Angeles on Sept. 4, 2012.
Angel Reese re-signs with Rose BC in Unrivaled, the 3-on-3 women’s basketball league
Chicago Sky star forward Angel Reese is returning to Unrivaled for the remainder of the 3-on-3 women’s basketball league’s season.
WNBA star and Randallstown native Angel Reese is returning for the remainer of the season to Unrivaled, the 3-on-3 women’s basketball league.
How Jackson Holliday’s injury affects the Orioles’ plans | Banner Baseball Show
Holliday will miss the start of the regular season with a hand injury.
Mother of Wootton High shooting victim says her son was bullied
The teen who was shot at Wootton High School on Monday was bullied, his mother said.
A Montgomery County Police officer walks past the barricaded Thomas S. Wootton High School after a reported shooting at the school on Monday.
Wes Moore’s State of the State: Pushing for redistricting, navigating Trump’s tensions
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, in his annual State of the State speech, made a direct appeal to state senators to vote on a new map of congressional boundaries that gives Democrats a chance of a sweep of all eight districts.
Gov. Wes Moore shakes hands with Senate President Bill Ferguson during his annual State of the State address on Wednesday.
Man dies a week after being struck by car while walking along Baltimore National Pike
Police are investigating after a 48-year-old man died a week after being struck by a vehicle along Baltimore National Pike near Ingleside Avenue, authorities announced Wednesday.
Baltimore County police at the intersection of Middle River Road and Bird River Road after a suspicious package was reported at Freedom Church Middle River on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday suffers hand injury, likely to miss several weeks of regular season
“Hopefully his return is measured in weeks after” opening day, president of baseball operations Mike Elias said.
Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday watches from the dugout during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sept. 25, 2025.
Cyclists want Bay Bridge path to close a ‘critical gap’
Bicycle advocates deliver an unequivocal message to transportation officials at a Tuesday meeting about plans for a new Bay Bridge.
The Chesapeake Bay Bridge is seen from the beach at Sandy Point State Park before sunrise on February 7, 2025.
It just got easier for Baltimore County students to apply for college
Not only has applying to community college become a lot smoother for Baltimore County Public Schools students, but it also guarantees they are accepted.
Community College of Baltimore County, CCBC, Essex campus.
Top Baltimore County health officer improperly removed from his job, court rules
A Maryland appeals court ruled that Dr. Gregory Branch was improperly removed from his job as county health officer.
Dr. Gregory Wm. Branch outside the Baltimore County Health Department in 2021.
FAA reopens airspace around El Paso after announcing a 10-day closure
The Federal Aviation Administration is closing the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas for 10 days, grounding all flights to and from the airport.
Southwest Airlines said it has paused all operations to and from El Paso at the direction of the Federal Aviation Administration.
Kyle Goon: The Orioles keep telling us they have money to spend in free agency. Then spend it already.
COLUMN | The Orioles are spending less on payroll this year than last. Their constant claim that they have unlimited resources rings hollow when they keep coming up short in free agency.
Orioles president of baseball operations Mike Elias speaks Monday prior to a ribbon cutting for the new Orioles Player Development Complex at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida.
This Eastern Shore Democrat voted against redistricting. Here’s why.
Del. Sheree Sample-Hughes says she has some idea of what Maryland Republicans are feeling in terms of redistricting.
Del. Sheree Sample-Hughes, Eastern Shore Democrat and speaker pro-tem, wears seersucker inside the House Chamber on the last day of session, Sine Die, on April 10, 2023.
What we know about an AI-powered weapons detection system coming to county schools
The day before gunfire pierced a Montgomery County high school’s halls, the district quietly began rolling out a pilot program for an AI-powered weapon detection system.
Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Thomas W. Taylor speaks about a shooting at Thomas S. Wootton High School at a press conference in Rockville on Monday evening.
The Dish: This North Charles Street cafe wants to talk about sex
A cafe focused on free expression and intimacy has come to North Charles Street in Baltimore City.
Nicole Aikens, owner of Kink Cafe, poses for a photo in the dining room.
Anthony Levine Sr., a ‘forever Raven,’ named special teams coordinator
Anthony Levine Sr. previously served as assistant special teams coach in Baltimore. He replaces Chris Horton, who’s expected to be named the New York Giants’ special teams coordinator
Former Ravens defensive back Anthony Levine celebrates as he leaves the field after beating the Seattle Seahawks 30-16  on Oct. 20, 2019.
Annapolis mayor faces sharp questions at community meeting over Black police chief’s firing
Facing multiple questions from the community about why he fired former Annapolis Police Chief Ed Jackson, Mayor Jared Littmann said he hates the optics of firing the city’s second Black police chief during Black History Month.
Annapolis Mayor Jared Littmann takes questions from attendees during a monthly meeting of the Caucus of African American Leaders in Annapolis, Md., on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The topic of conversation was largely about Littman’s recent firing of Annapolis Police Chief Ed Jackson.
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