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7 things to do in Montgomery County this week, including a comedy festival and St. Patrick’s Day parties
Here are your best options this week in Montgomery County, Maryland, including a comedy festival, St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and a day hike.
Jamar Hall performs at the 2025 SPRING! Comedy Festival in Silver Spring.
Former Naval Academy midshipman posted about killing peers over their Charlie Kirk comments
An attorney for Jackson Fleming wants President Donald Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi to intervene.
U.S. Navy Security officers attend Gate 1 at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis on Sept. 11. The USNA went on lockdown that evening following reports of a shooting on campus.
A county liquor store opened across the hall from a private retailer. Can it avoid competing?
Nick Gardner, who owns Choice Wine & Beer in the Westfield Wheaton mall, said he has made less money since a county-run Oak Barrel & Vine opened across the hall.
Nick Gardner, the owner of Choice Wine & Beer, said his sales have fallen off in the five months since Oak Barrel & Vine opened.
How the rebels and divas of Baltimore’s queer past inspire a new generation
As the Trump administration and conservative legislatures around the country attack rights secured for LGBTQIA+ people, Baltimore historians say sharing the stories of queer ancestors has never been more important.
A librarian at the Enoch Pratt Free Library, Ben Egerman plumbed obscure newspaper archives and historical records for long-forgotten stories, which he turned into zines documenting local LGBTQIA+ history.
Nearly 12K without power after tornado warning in Baltimore and surrounding counties
Tornado warnings, severe thunderstorm threats and a statewide hazardous weather outlook blanketed Maryland on Wednesday evening.
Baltimore City and Baltimore County were under a tornado warning until 7:45 p.m., the National Weather Service and state emergency management officials shared on social media.
Ravens GM Eric DeCosta ‘gutted’ over nixed trade for Maxx Crosby
“Nobody more disappointed than me,” said Eric DeCosta, who called Maxx Crosby, an elite run defender and proven pass rusher, “one of my favorite players in the entire NFL.”
Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta takes questions Wednesday during a news conference at the Under Armour Performance Center.
Ravens restructure QB Lamar Jackson’s deal after extension talks ‘ran out of time’
Lamar Jackson was set to count $74.5 million against the cap in 2026, which was the second-highest figure in the NFL and represented nearly a quarter of the Ravens’ total space.
Hampered by lower-body injuries and an underwhelming offensive line, Lamar Jackson struggled with his accuracy over the second half of the season and finished with a career-low 349 rushing yards and a career-high 10.7% sack rate.
Maryland Democrats met their goal to contest every State House race
The Maryland Democratic Party has fielded a candidate for all 188 seats in the General Assembly, a key goal of its “Contest Every Seat” initiative.
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 - Maryland Democratic Party Chairman Steuart Pittman speaks with reporters at the State House in Annapolis about the party's "Contest Every Seat" initiative. Democrats have fielded candidates for all 188 seats in the Maryland General Assembly for the 2026 election.
Pepper spray discharged on Baltimore County school bus, 14 students hospitalized
Fourteen students were sent to the hospital as a precaution on Wednesday morning after a student accidentally discharged pepper spray on a school bus, police said.
Baltimore County Public Schools are installing cameras on all its buses to catch cars who pass by when students are getting on and off the bus.
They covered up a prison beating. Now 6 correctional officers have been convicted.
Samuel Warren, a correctional officer who initiated an attack and cover-up at Eastern Correctional Institution, was sentenced to 15 months in federal prison.
Eastern Correctional Institute, in Westover, Somerset County, Maryland, on Dec. 8, 2020.
Family behind Herman’s Bakery ‘choose life,’ plan to close Dundalk landmark after decades
Herman’s Bakery, a landmark that has operated for more than six decades in Dundalk, plans to close on March 31.
Larry Desantis prepares baked goods inside of Herman's Bakery, in Dundalk on March 28, 2024.
From Issa Rae to Debbie Allen, Lena Waithe attracts celebs to Baltimore for ‘trinity’
Since arriving in Baltimore to debut her play “trinity,” Lena Waithe has put her Hollywood Rolodex to work.
Lena Waithe, left, and actress Issa Rae hang out at the “trinity” after-party at Bloom’s in Mount Vernon on Feb. 18, 2026.
3 Baltimore Police officers face theft, misconduct indictments
Lt. Welai Grant, Sgt. Mark Rutkowski and former Officer Harrison Brandon are facing charges in Baltimore Circuit Court, including theft and misconduct in office.
Bishop L. Robinson Sr. Police Administration Building on East Fayette Street
Former Maryland Lt. Gov. Melvin ‘Mickey’ Steinberg dies at 92
Former Lt. Gov. Melvin “Mickey” Steinberg, who served in state government for nearly three decades and later pursued a career as a lobbyist, died Tuesday after a short stay in hospice. He was 92.
Melvin Steinberg.
One of Baltimore’s biggest hotels auctioned off in 47 seconds
The Renaissance Harborplace Baltimore Hotel — once a part of downtown’s rebirth — will soon be owned by its lender, DR VII REIT Holdings, a subsidiary of New York-based Torchlight Investors.
Bill Hudson of Atlantic Auctions Inc. conducts the auction of the Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel, which entered foreclosure last year.
Kyle Goon: Coby Mayo has more whiplash than any other Oriole. Here’s why he’s thriving this spring.
COLUMN | At 24, Coby Mayo has flipped positions a few times. Now back at third, he’s trying to see a new coaching staff and a return to an old position as a clean slate rather than just the latest plot twist.
Orioles third baseman Coby Mayo looks out at the field from the dugout ahead of a spring training game against the New York Yankees on Feb. 20.
Ravens instant analysis: Breaking down the Maxx Crosby fallout, Lamar Jackson restructure
The Ravens were one of the early winners of the NFL offseason after they traded for star edge rusher Maxx Crosby on Friday. A lot has changed.
Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti and general manager Eric DeCosta take questions from reporters during the team’s end-of-season news conference on Jan. 13.
Man taken into custody after driving van into security gate outside White House, authorities say
A man was taken into custody on Wednesday after driving his van into a security barrier outside the White House, authorities said.
Washington Metropolitan Police Department officers block the streets around the White House.
Nationals tab right-hander Cade Cavalli as opening day starter
The journey to this point for Cavalli was interrupted for the better part of three years.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 20: Cade Cavalli #24 of the Washington Nationals pitches during the second inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on September 20, 2025 in the Queens borough of New York City.
Jon Meoli: Chris Bassitt’s experience helping Toronto finally break through should mean something to these Orioles
It took until last fall — the end of Bassitt’s three-year deal — for Toronto to put it together and finally realize their potential, coming inches from beating the Dodgers for last year’s title.
Chris Bassitt chats with teammates at Orioles spring training on Feb. 15.
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