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Baltimore breaks 85-year-old heat record as temperature hits 91 degrees
Baltimore broke an 85-year-old heat record Wednesday when the temperature reached 91 degrees, the highest ever recorded on April 15 in the city, according to the National Weather Service.
A silhouetted man walks along the harbor with nobody else in sight. Street lights divide the photo in half between the water and the walkway.
5 takeaways from Annapolis Mayor Jared Littmann’s first budget proposal
Annapolis Mayor Jared Littmann delivered his first State of the City address and proposed his first budget. What do people need to know?
Annapolis Mayor Jared Littmann in March. On Monday, he announced his first city budget wouldn’t increase the property tax rate.
Teen arrested for allegedly scrawling Sandy Hook shooter’s name at Bethesda school
A teen is charged with arson and threats of mass violence for allegedly writing the name of the Sandy Hook shooter at a Bethesda elementary school and burning a shed, Montgomery County Police said Wednesday.
Jury finds that Ticketmaster and Live Nation had an anticompetitive monopoly over big concert venues
A federal jury ruled Live Nation and Ticketmaster abused their market power, impacting ticket prices and competition at major venues.
Ticketmaster tickets and gift cards are shown at a box office in San Jose, Calif., May 11, 2009.
At Six Flags site, mixed feelings on what’s to come
Residents are hoping that the new owners, which include Kevin Durant’s 35V, make good on their promises to listen to community feedback.
Friday, Aug. 15, 2025 — The roller coasters of Six Flags America are seen above the tree line near Bowie.
Maryland Jockey Club says a date change for Preakness is not set despite report
The race could move back a week, according to a Sports Business Journal report.
Journalism, ridden by jockey Umberto Rispoli, wins the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 17, 2025.
2026 NFL draft ‘robust’ in areas Ravens most need
The Baltimore Ravens feel the draft is suited to deliver players at positions of need.
Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said Wednesday that this year’s draft aligns well with the team’s needs.
Baltimore County proposes $3.4 million funding boost for fire department staffing
Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier announced funding for 12 additional battalion chief positions, more than doubling the number of senior officers available to oversee an emergency response at the scene.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026 - Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier announces $3.4 million in funding to expand the number of battalion chiefs in the fire department at a news conference at the Towson fire station Wednesday.
Washington Commanders unveil retro-style uniforms for 2026 season
The uniforms call back to the team’s glory days, when it won three Super Bowl titles (XVII, XXII and XXVI) in the 1980s and early ’90s and was known as the Redskins.
The two helmets the Washington Commanders will wear during the 2026 season.
Maryland parents of stillborn babies could soon get $1,000 tax credit
Parents have fought for years to get monetary relief from state legislators.
Jessica Brady Reader poses for a portrait in the front yard of her home in Kensington, Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Reader holds flowers that remind her of daughter Francesca.
Craig Albernaz’s toughness sends a message to the Orioles | Banner Baseball Show
The skipper showed his mettle by fighting through numerous facial fractures.
Jon Meoli: The Orioles can learn a lot from Samuel Basallo’s stint as everyday catcher. So can he.
COLUMN | With his second home run in three games, Basallo's bat is heating up, and manager Craig Albernaz thinks that has to do with this extended run behind the plate.
Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo makes a catch for an out against the Arizona Diamondbacks on April 13.
City moving to payment plans to help homeowners avoid tax sales
For the first time, city taxpayers may be able to pay their debts in monthly installments.
The Baltimore City Council advanced a bill on Tuesday that would create a monthly payment-plan system to help residents avoid losing their properties in the annual tax sale.
Mitchell Parker flashes a new version of himself in Nationals’ 5-4 win
Parker was one of the worst starting pitchers in baseball last season statistically. Coming out of the bullpen Tuesday, he flipped the script immediately.
Washington Nationals pitcher Mitchell Parke poses for a portrait in February.
Trevor Rogers finally looks human during the Orioles’ 4-3 loss to Diamondbacks
Rogers allowed four runs in 4 2/3 innings. Sure, he gave up nine hits, but who doesn’t have an off night?
Orioles left-hander Trevor Rogers pitches in the second inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Anne Arundel police union says relationship with county prosecutor is broken, endorses challenger
The union for Anne Arundel County police officers has endorsed the challenger to State’s Attorney Anne Colt Leitess, arguing that the Police Department’s relationship with the county prosecutor’s office is broken.
Carolynn Grammas, center, on her last day as Assistant State's Attorney for Anne Arundel County.
Gov. Wes Moore prepares to make case to Maryland voters for another 4 years in office
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore faces token opposition in June’s Democratic primary and a flawed Republican field. But the moment isn’t without challenges.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore turns his attention from his legislative agenda and state budget to campaigning, as he makes a pitch to voters to send him back to the State House for another term.
Republican and Democratic challengers to Mangione offer northern Baltimore County options
Nino Mangione faces Theaux Le Gardeur in Republican primary. Democrat Shawn McIntosh awaits in general election in Baltimore County.
From left, Democrat Shawn McIntosh, and Republicans Nino Mangione and Theaux Le Gardeur.
Meet Louis Fratino, the 32-year-old Marylander taking the art world by storm
To put your work in direct conversation with Henri Matisse would be a daunting challenge for any artist. At 32, Brooklyn-via-Maryland painter Louis Fratino is up for the task.
A Baltimore Museum of Art visitor examines “Waking up first, hard morning light” by Louis Fratino on March 13.
Waymo’s Baltimore rollout stalls without state approval for driverless cars
The future of driverless cars in Maryland is up on blocks after lawmakers left Annapolis without passing key legislation authorizing their use on state roads.
March 4, 2026 - A Waymo vehicle is parked outside the Maryland State House.
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