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The Prince George’s County salesman who raised Sen. Angela Alsobrooks and mentored young men
James “Mack” Alsobrooks, a salesman and father of U.S. Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, died April 7 of acute myeloid leukemia. He was 78.
James Alsobrooks.
Why Maryland’s first case of measles this year is worrying experts
Maryland had its first case of measles this year, concerning public health officials.
A computer illustration of a measles virus particle. Measles is a highly infectious itchy rash with a fever.
Downtown Baltimore’s Tribe Social Cafe blends art, culture and crab croissants
Tribe Social Cafe in downtown Baltimore has a simple goal: create a welcoming space where food, art and conversation share the spotlight.
Tribe Social Cafe is located at 107 E Preston St in Baltimore.
Baltimore’s next schools chief has some unfinished business waiting for him
Outgoing Baltimore schools CEO Sonja Santelises can point to progress, but her successor, Jermaine Dawson, faces a host of challenges.
Jermaine Dawson, center, will succeed Baltimore City Public Schools CEO Sonja Santelises, right. The incoming and outgoing CEOs appeared together at a school board meeting announcing Dawson as the new hire.
Hutzell: Big, fake checks from Congress arrive in time for campaign season
COLUMN | Big, fake checks have no monetary value. But they are a priceless illustration as incumbents work to convince voters to send them back to Congress this fall. They illustrate just how much bacon they’ve brought home.
U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen and U.S. Rep. Johnny Olszewski present a fake check for $830,000 to help fund a new nursing education facility at McDaniel College in Westminster.
Tradepoint Atlantic breaks ground on terminal expected to reshape Port of Baltimore
In a couple of years, a container terminal at Sparrows Point could represent one of the most consequential projects in recent Port of Baltimore history — with impacts felt both at existing berths and along the East Coast.
Construction of the 165-acre Sparrows Point Container Terminal is now underway at Tradepoint Atlantic.
Candidate forum highlights reluctance to support council president’s budget
None of the council members running for county executive endorsed Council President Natali Fani-González’s budget proposal during a forum Monday.
Montgomery County Council member Evan Glass, left, speaks alongside other candidates for county executive during Monday's forum in Silver Spring.
One prospect seems almost too perfect for the Ravens. His coaches see it, too.
To the general public, Ioane is best known for the viral video of him leaping over a railing to help an equipment manager push a cart up a hill. It was an impressive display of athleticism combined with compassion, two hallmarks of Ioane’s character.
Olaivavega Ioane #71 of the Penn State Nittany Lions looks on before the game against the UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl Stadium on October 04, 2025 in Pasadena, California.
Ravens mock 3.0: Baltimore tries its hand at wide receiver again
Using Pro Football Focus’ Mock Draft Simulator, here is what a Ravens’ draft could look like if they go with a receiver at 14.
Arizona State wide receiver Jordyn Tyson watches teammates during the school's pro day on March 27.
Louisiana community is struggling to understand after man killed 8 children
A Louisiana man who fatally shot seven of his children and another child in an attack against his family was in the middle of separating from his wife, who also was shot and wounded, a relative said.
People light candles during a prayer vigil for the victims of a mass shooting earlier in the day, Sunday, April 19, 2026, in Shreveport, La.
Maryland sues DC’s water authority over massive sewage spill in Potomac River
Maryland’s attorney general and Department of the Environment are suing the District of Columbia’s water authority over a massive sewage spill that polluted the Potomac River.
Work continues on the collapsed Potomac Interceptor sewer line as the rerouted sewage flows down the C&O Canal in February.
5 takeaways from Howard County Executive Calvin Ball’s final budget proposal
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball is presenting his final operating budget to the County Council on Monday April 20.
County Executive Calvin Ball delivers the budget presentation to the Howard County Council on Monday.
Tim Cook will step down as Apple CEO and hand reins over to the iPhone maker’s hardware leader
Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from the job that he inherited from the late Steve Jobs, ending a nearly 15-year reign.
Apple CEO Tim Cook waits for the arrival of President Donald Trump during the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026.
Police investigate after pulling woman’s body from Jones Falls
Baltimore Police are investigating after a citizen alerted them to a woman’s body in the Jones Falls on Monday afternoon.
The Jones Falls enters concrete tunnels just north of Baltimore’s Penn Station for the final stretch to Lombard Street before flowing into the Inner Harbor on Thursday, January 9, 2025.
Baltimore settles ghost gun lawsuit against firearms dealer for $2 million
Baltimore has reached a $2 million settlement with a gun store in Anne Arundel County that developed, marketed and sold kits used to build firearms without serial numbers.
FILE - A ghost gun that police seized from an organized shoplifting crime ring is on display during a news conference at the Queens District Attorney's office in New York City, Nov. 26, 2024.
Towson University dorm shooting was over $1,000 Celine hat, police say
Gage Flood, 19, of Manchester, has been charged with armed robbery and other offenses in relation to a dorm shooting at Towson University.
FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2026 - Tower C residence hall, right, was the dorm at Towson University where a man accidentally shot himself in the leg. Police responded quickly and no students were injured.
Teens in Rodgers Forge alley shooting take pleas before trial
Two teens charged in the 2024 shooting of a beloved Rodgers Forge youth sports coach pleaded guilty Monday just hours before jury selection was to begin in their trial for attempted murder and attempted robbery.
An alley is seen behind the 400-block of Dunkirk Road in Rodgers Forge. Two teens are being charged as adults for attempted first-degree murder, assault and related gun charges in an attack on neighborhood resident Mark McKenzie.
Baltimore City Public Schools names Philadelphia leader as new CEO
Jermaine Dawson will replace Sonja Santelises, who has been in the job for over a decade.
Jermaine Dawson, the incoming CEO of Baltimore City schools.
Ex-Anne Arundel County Police officer sentenced for leaving scene of deadly unauthorized pursuit
Former Anne Arundel County Police Officer Alexander Rodriguez pleaded guilty in Howard County Circuit Court to failing to remain at the scene of an accident resulting in death.
Exterior of the Circuit Court for Howard County is seen on January 30, 2024.
Glen Burnie restaurant owner accused of murder called police himself, records show
The owner of a Glen Burnie takeout restaurant who is accused of first-degree murder in a weekend shooting called police himself, according to charging documents.
Police tape seen at the intersection of Pennsylvania Ave and Lauren Street.
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