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Police investigate death of Maryland inmate tied to 2023 Thanksgiving shooting
A 23-year-old jailed for a Thanksgiving Day 2023 shooting in Landover Hills was found dead in his Allegany County prison cell, Maryland State Police said.
Maryland State Police are investigating the death of a man incarcerated at North Branch Correctional Institution in Cumberland, officials said Tuesday.
Police at every high school? Gun incidents reignite debate
A Montgomery County Council member is calling for police officers to return to high school campuses — permanently.
District 1 Montgomery County Council member Andrew Friedson is calling for police officers to return to high school campuses — permanently.
A new gadget could make Baltimore’s harbor more swimmable this summer
Backers hope a fast-acting contraption could revolutionize water quality testing and boost Baltimore’s dreams for a swimmable harbor.
Harbor jumpers leap into the waters of Fells Point during the Harbor Splash 2024 event on 6/23/24 in Baltimore, MD.
Poll: Half of residents say Baltimore County is on the wrong track
With a pivotal primary election less than two months away, a new poll paints a pessimistic picture of how residents view their county.
The Towson skyline glows in the colors of a winter sunrise.
Anne Arundel needs Republicans. County is short 700 GOP election judges.
Anne Arundel County needs nearly 700 Republican voters to sign up to be election judges to maintain balance.
Bi-partisan teams enter votes electronically from emailed ballots during canvassing at the Anne Arundel County Board of Elections.
Second Maryland highway worker killed while on duty in a week
A highway worker was killed Tuesday in Somerset County after a driver struck his parked work vehicle on Route 13, marking the second Maryland roadway worker death in the past week.
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Family demands answers after Michigan State student from Maryland killed by police
Isaiah Kirby, a 21-year-old Owings Mills native studying zoology at Michigan State University, was fatally shot by East Lansing Police Department officers.
Isaiah Kirby, a 21-year-old Owings Mills native who was studying at Michigan State University, was fatally shot by East Lansing Police Department on April 20. His family, including his mother, Karyn Kirby, right, are calling for justice.
University of Maryland will cut up to 150 jobs and freeze hiring
The University of Maryland, College Park will cut up to 150 jobs and impose a hiring freeze as reduced state support and uncertainty over federal research funding strain the budget.
The University of Maryland, College Park, will enact a hiring freeze for the second time in two years.
Maryland cracks down on events company owing cruise customers over $642K
More than 100 customers are still waiting on over $642,000 in refunds after a music-themed cruises never took sail, Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown said.
Royal Caribbean’s “Vision of the Seas” is docked at the Port of Baltimore on May 24, 2024. The ship, which departs on May 25, will be the first cruise departure from the port since the Key Bridge collapse.
Lone woman in the Baltimore County executive race wants to be residents’ ‘Mama Bear’
What she’s concluded through two campaigns and many community meetings is that county residents need fewer tax increases and fees, more police officers, and more ways for parents to weigh in on their children’s education.
Kimberley Stansbury, who says she is running for Baltimore County Executive, gives her testimony during a public hearing regarding a potential permit for the Days Cove Rubble Landfill to dump more leachate into the Gunpowder River at the Perry Hall Public Library in Perry Hall, Md., on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025.
‘Born and raised’: Republican Patrick Dyer wants to be the next Baltimore County executive
The Timonium native and political newcomer faces Kimberley Stansbury in the Republican primary this June. He’s raised roughly $25,000 — about $10,000 more than Stansbury, according to campaign finance records.
Republican candidate for Baltimore County Executive Pat Dyer attends a fundraiser for Paws4Vets Foundation. He has a conversation with supporter Mickey Ford.
Atholton High School principal on leave after ‘emotional interaction’ with students on video
Atholton High School’s principal is on leave for the remainder of the school year after an “emotional interaction” with students in the cafeteria, according to district officials.
Atholton High School Principal Nick Novak is on leave for the remainder of the school year after an “emotional interaction” with students in the cafeteria, according to district officials.
All the new shows (and the new stage) coming to Olney Theatre this fall
The Olney Theatre just announced its largest season yet, with shows including “Les Misérables,” “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom,” “A Christmas Carol” and a yet-to-be-announced Tony-winning musical.
Holiday performances of "A Christmas Carol," seen here performed by Paul Morella, are an annual tradition at the Olney Theatre.
The only thing consistent about the Orioles is their inconsistency. They’re not sure why.
“We show flashes of what and how we could play and our potential, and you also see the 180 of that version,” manager Craig Albernaz said.
Orioles third baseman Coby Mayo (16) strikes out swinging in the second inning against the Houston Astros on Tuesday.
Orioles pitching contains the American League’s best offense in win over Astros
Orioles right-hander Shane Baz delivered the best start of his limited time in Baltimore.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Shane Baz (34) delivers a pitch in the first inning of Tuesday's game.
Kyle Goon: Orioles slugger Pete Alonso seeks a deeper connection to Baltimore. It’s not just for show.
COLUMN | He came from New York, but the Polar Bear might be an even better culture fit in Charm City. A look inside how Pete Alonso has tried to adapt to his new market, and how it has embraced him back.
TUESDAY, APRIL 14, 2026 - Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso toured Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter on Tuesday, where he met Fletcher, a young dog. He and his wife donated $10,000 to the shelter.
Rain across Maryland with thunderstorms possible in the evening
A strong cold front could help produce thunderstorms Wednesday evening, with threats of damaging winds and an isolated tornado.
A woman with an umbrella walks past Garrett Park on E. Patapsco Ave. on a rainy day in Brooklyn, Md. on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
Sickle cell disease gave her a life of pain. She may be cured with her own cells.
The University of Maryland Medical Center is treating its first sickle cell patient with a new gene therapy.
Jessica Ceja wipes away tears as she undergoes treatment for sickle cell disease at the University of Maryland Medical Center in December.
The Dish: As national whiskey makers struggle, Maryland distilleries forge their own path
A group of small, independent distillers in Maryland believe their whiskeys can defy a depressing industrywide outlook by doing business differently.
David Harris, who opened Song Dog Farm Distillery with his wife in Boyds, stands with barrels used for aging bourbon and rye whiskey.
Wes Moore loves going fast. Government doesn’t.
Moore’s claims about rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge — part of his political persona as an outsider who can get big things done — seem to be slipping from his grasp.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore speaks earlier this year at the Francis Scott Key Bridge site on the second anniversary of the bridge’s collapse.
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