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5 years after fish kill, old vinegar plant is no longer polluting Jones Falls
Fleischmann’s Vinegar, owned by the Ireland-based food conglomerate Kerry Group, entered into the court-monitored cleanup plan with Blue Water Baltimore in April 2024 and agreed to a $1.3 million settlement.
The international foods corporation Kerry Group, which bought Fleischmann’s Vinegar in the U.S., is demolishing the historic plant in North Baltimore.
‘Never seen anything like this’: Late-season frost devastates Maryland wineries
Vineyards across Maryland faced piercing cold Tuesday morning in what winery owners are calling one of the most devastating late-season frosts to hit the state.
At Boordy Vineyards, employees lit fires and hired a helicopter to fly laps to mix the air in an attempt to save a portion of their vineyard from the sudden frost.
Prosecutors drop abduction charge against Tristan King’s great-aunt
Denise Day now faces only a misdemeanor charge after allegedly helping Tristan hide for nearly six months while he was considered missing.
Denise Day, right in a photo from 2015, now faces only a misdemeanor charge after allegedly helping Tristan King, left, hide for nearly six months while he was considered missing.
Tracking Baltimore’s ‘Snow Everest’: Mountain of ice is almost gone, but debris remains
Months after Baltimore was covered with snow and ice, a giant pile that was dumped in the city’s Oldtown neighborhood is almost gone. How long will it last? We’re going to find out.
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026 - Snow Everest near Old Town Mall on Thursday.
Maryland has representation at all levels of the NFL draft
From college athletes to local products, here are the players with Maryland ties who are draft eligible.
Cornerback Mansoor Delane #4 of the Louisiana State Tigers celebrates a pass defense during the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Tiger Stadium on October 11, 2025 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Even after licensing deal, Churchill Downs CEO says ‘Maryland is in control’ of Preakness
Maryland officials say their future rights to operate Preakness and negotiate new media deals around the race are unchanged by Churchill’s purchase of the race’s intellectual property. But they were caught off guard by the sale.
Horses take off from the gate for The Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in Baltimore.
Pentagon says Navy Secretary John Phelan is leaving, in latest departure of a top defense leader
The Pentagon announced Wednesday that the Navy’s top civilian official, Secretary of the Navy John Phelan, is leaving his job.
Secretary of the Navy John Phelan greets Naval Academy midshipmen during a tour of the USS New York during Fleet Week New York in May.
Streeter: Ravens fans are tempting fate and daring to hope this NFL draft
COLUMN | Baltimore Ravens fans are approaching the upcoming NFL Draft with something wonderful and fleeting: hope.
Ravens superfan Adrianna Ebon at Ravens Stadium.
Ravens picking up fifth-year option on Pro Bowl wide receiver Zay Flowers
Zay Flowers has made himself a prime extension candidate with his first three years in Baltimore.
Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers runs in the end zone for a touchdown in the team's Week 18 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
For sale: Beautiful brick home in Clarksville
This luxurious brick home in The Preserve at Clarksville offers 4 beds, high-end finishes, wooded views and spacious living on over an acre.
NFL draft primer: Whom the Ravens should pick — and how it could all go wrong
The NFL draft is expected to be unpredictable. The Ravens could add to the chaos. Here’s what reporters Jonas Shaffer and Giana Han and columnist Kyle Goon expect from a pivotal weekend.
People rehearse ahead of the NFL football draft, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Pittsburgh.
Ferguson says IG apology ‘not sufficient’ for what Scott administration called racist post
Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson called the IG’s apology for an AI-generated image of Mayor Scott insufficient as ethics board reviews complaint over racist post.
Baltimore City Inspector General Isabel Cumming listens as Mayor Brandon Scott gives the annual State of the City address on Monday, April 17. The event was held at the Middle Branch Fitness and Wellness Center in South Baltimore.
Jon Meoli: Adley Rutschman returned to the Orioles without missing a beat. Having his ‘comfortable’ swing helps.
In the context of the balance and simplified swing load he now boasts, Rutschman looks back at last year with the knowledge that “sometimes less is more.”
Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman is hitting .316 with a .948 OPS.
Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana in a historic shift
President Donald Trump’s acting attorney general signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana, shifting licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to the less strictly regulated Schedule III.
FILE - In this Friday, March 22, 2019, file photo, a marijuana plant is visible at Compassionate Care Foundation's medical marijuana dispensary in Egg Harbor Township, N.J.  The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug, a historic shift to generations of American drug policy that could have wide ripple-effects across the country. The DEA’s proposal still must be reviewed by the White House Office of Management and Budget.
Senate passes budget plan for ICE and Border Patrol in bid to reopen Homeland Security Department
The Senate took the first steps in a new effort to reopen the Department of Homeland Security early Thursday, voting to adopt a budget plan that would fund ICE and Border Patrol over Democratic objections and sending it to the House.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security seal seen on a podium
7 Things to do in Montgomery County this week, including Strathmore music festival and a $5 workout class
Here’s your guide for what to do this weekend in Montgomery County, including a festival celebrating former Kennedy Center musicians, Independent Bookstore Day and more.
Transcend takes place April 24 and 25 at The Mansion at Strathmore.
Tea time: Sold-out AFRO News event has become a must for Black Marylanders
The AFRO Tea has grown to one of the most popular events of the season for African American women and one of the most difficult to acquire tickets in town.
The crowd at a recent AFRO Tea event.
NFL mock draft: Ravens find protection for Lamar Jackson in trade-filled first round
With an unpredictable first round set to kick off in Pittsburgh, here’s a look at what the Ravens and the rest of the NFL could do in the draft Thursday night.
Penn State guard Vega Ioane is a sensible pick for the Ravens with the 14th selection in the first round.
2 school board members are running for County Council. Will their positions haunt or help?
Julie Yang is running to represent District 1, while Karla Silvestre is running for one of four at-large council seats.
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Montgomery County school board members Julie Yang and Karla Silvestre are both seeking higher positions in the county.
Columbia’s mega homeowners association can’t get residents to vote
James Rouse founded Columbia with a vision of inclusivity. But as residents prepare to cast ballots for their village councils and Columbia Association board members, some worry varying rules are producing low turnout and elections lack transparency.
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