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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.
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.
4 filmed in ‘stages of undress’ at Walter Johnson High School in 2018, police say
Montgomery County Police allege James Mulhern III recorded a 2018 video inside a changing room at Walter Johnson High School that showed people “in various stages of undress.”
Orioles defeat Royals 8-6 as Anthony Nunez gets his first save
The series delivered plenty of drama, with the Orioles taking two of three from the Royals — including an extra-innings win Monday and a rubber-match victory Wednesday.
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - APRIL 22: Pete Alonso #25 of the Baltimore Orioles is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run during the 1st inning of the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on April 22, 2026 in Kansas City, Missouri.
Orioles seal series win against Royals with help coming from unexpected places
Jeremiah Jackson and Leody Taveras joined an offensive outpouring in the sixth inning, and Anthony Nunez earned his first major league save.
Baltimore Orioles' Leody Taveras watches his RBI double during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo.
The Y is closing pools in Dundalk and Randallstown, despite big county investments
The Y of Central Maryland announced Wednesday that it will close its swim centers in Dundalk and Randallstown, despite the popularity of both pools and a recent significant public investment in fixing them up.
Alysha Lea water fitness instructor leads a class of people  at the Y Swim in Randallstown, Tuesday, September 9, 2025.
Frostburg State University to offer in-state tuition to out-of-state students
It’s the latest effort to reverse 10 years of declining enrollment Frostburg State University in Western Maryland.
Frostburg State University campus, Frostburg, MD, June 5, 2025
Man held without bond in wife’s 2002 disappearance despite defense claims of no new evidence
A Baltimore County man accused of killing his wife, who disappeared in 2002, was ordered held without bond Wednesday, as his attorney blasted the case as baseless and lacking any new evidence after more than 20 years.
Michelle Rust, who was 24 years old, vanished on July 20, 2002, while preparing for her 3-year-old son’s birthday party, police said.
A woman spent months in Maryland jails because of unchecked facial recognition technology
The ACLU filed complaints against several Maryland police departments asking for formal apologies and reforms over the use of facial recognition technology they say landed an innocent woman in jail for half a year.
Teen charged as adult in Germantown shooting where multiple homes struck with gunfire
A 17-year-old suspect was charged as an adult in a 2025 Germantown shooting in which several townhomes were struck by gunfire, Montgomery County Police said.
Glenstone founder Mitchell Rales makes a record-breaking donation to National Gallery of Art
Billionaire art curator Mitchell Rales, who cofounded Potomac’s Glenstone Museum, is continuing the mission of making art more accessible
Simone Leigh's "Last Garment" on display at the Water Court at the Glenstone Museum in Potomac.
Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80
U.S. Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat who was seeking his 13th term in Congress despite challenges from within his party, has died. He was 80.
FILE - Democratic U.S. Rep. David Scott speaks to reporters, March 4, 2024, at the Georgia Capitol in Atlanta.
How Lamar Jackson’s contract talks could reshape Baltimore’s draft strategy
It’s always wise to secure the future at the NFL’s prime position.
Quarterback Lamar Jackson’s salary cap hit is going to increase exponentially.
Woman dies in late-night house fire in Pasadena, officials say
A 63-year-old Pasadena woman died in a home fire late Monday evening, making it the first fire fatality in Anne Arundel County in 2026.
Anne Arundel County Fire Department crews responded to a fire in the  300 block of Magothy Beach Road in Pasadena on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Glenstone, Potomac’s contemporary art haven, evolves as it turns 20
Whether you’ve visited on multiple occasions or merely heard vague details about Glenstone, the private art museum, one word comes up repeatedly: experience.
Simone Leigh's "Last Garment" on display at the Water Court at the Glenstone Museum in Potomac.
Towson University alum can’t sue over 2021 shooting, state Supreme Court rules
The Maryland Supreme Court ruled that Catherine Torney, who was a Towson University student when she shot on campus, cannot sue the school.
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026 - A student walks past the Union, the Towson University community hub, located steps away from Tower C residence hall. A man accidentally shot himself in the leg in one of the dorm rooms the night prior. Police responded quickly and no students were injured.
Son of former Baltimore City Councilman Robert Stokes killed in apparent murder-suicide
The son of Robert Stokes Sr., who represented East Baltimore on the City Council, was killed in Washington, D.C.
Robert Stokes Jr., 42, was killed in the early hours of April 9, 2026, in Northwest Washington.
A Ravens mock draft with all 11 picks | Banner Ravens Podcast
Using Pro Football Focus' mock draft simulator.
Iran attacks 3 ships in the Strait of Hormuz as Trump indefinitely extends ceasefire
Despite the ceasefire extension, President Donald Trump also seemed to dig in, saying the U.S. would continue to blockade Iranian ports.
Tankers anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Qeshm Island, Iran, Saturday, April 18, 2026.
After swiping a win, Orioles lose a seesaw game on a walk-off wild pitch
The Orioles pitching staff lacked sharpness all night.
Kansas City Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia scores in the fifth inning before Orioles catcher Adley Rutscman can apply the tag.
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