The Dish: 2 new restaurants have the Baltimore County suburbs buzzing
Psych yourself up for your next grocery run by promising yourself a slice of Vito’s Pizza or all-you-can-eat Sushi Oishii.
The slices from Vito's Pizza are worth the trip to Timonium. And besides, you need to go to Aldi anyway.
More Maryland hospitals are removing fallopian tubes to prevent cancer
Area hospitals have begun offering to remove fallopian tubes during other procedures after researchers, including one from Johns Hopkins, found that many cases of deadly ovarian cancer begin in the tubes.
Christine Maple enjoys a lacrosse game with her family knowing she’s got one less thing to worry about. She opted to have her tubes removed after her last child was born to reduce her risk of ovarian cancer.
Want a spot at a competitive Baltimore high school? Start planning in fourth grade.
Baltimore City Public Schools is the only district in Maryland to offer universal school choice, beginning in sixth grade.
Baltimore Polytechnic Institute is among four academically competitive Baltimore high schools that require a composite score of at least 610.
Duct-taped passenger on diverted BWI flight speaks in court
Lundeen told a district court commissioner that he had no recollection of the alleged assault.
Lundeen told a district court commissioner that he had no recollection of the alleged assault.
Wearing Roberto Clemente’s number, Rico Garcia honors Puerto Rican icon: ‘A special opportunity’
“To see highlights of Clemente, and just everything he’s done off the field, I just kind of fell in love with him as a player, as a person, his whole character,” Garcia said.
Orioles pitcher Rico Garcia crosses his arms to the sky, a gesture in honor of his grandfather, after throwing a scoreless 10th inning against the Tampa Bay Rays on May 25.
Prince George’s social studies teacher arrested for alleged distribution of child sexual abuse material
Donald Kirk Marchand III, 70, a social studies teacher at Elizabeth Seton High School, was taken into custody shortly before 8 a.m. at his home in College Park, state police said.
Kennedy Center will close for renovations after judge blocks returning Trump’s name to building
The board of the Kennedy Center voted Tuesday to close the facility amid financial issues and a dispute over putting President Donald Trump’s name on the iconic performing arts venue, according to people familiar with the matter.
Visitors walk at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, in Washington.
Council members unenthused about options for county’s trash
While most council members seemed inclined to close the incinerator for environmental reasons, they expressed skepticism about alternatives.
A giant claw moves garbage around the room where the waste is held at the Montgomery County resource recovery facility on Wednesday September 17th. Waste needs to be periodically moved around in order to keep the organic material that is decomposing and generating heat from creating a fire in the facility.
Ravens release kicker Jake Moody to make room for wide receiver depth
An undrafted free agent, Larvadain played 13 games for the Cleveland Browns last season with seven catches for 71 yards.
Place kicker Jake Moody kicks a field goal for the Washington Commanders ahead of the team's preseason game against the Miami Dolphins on Aug. 14.
Prince George’s council votes to ‘clarify’ controversial budget transfer ahead of pivotal court hearings
The County Council voted to “clarify” a controversial budget transfer at the center of a lawsuit between the county government and a separate bi-county agency that oversees the region’s parks and recreation programs.
Prince George’s County Council Chair Krystal Oriadha speaks during a news conference in Largo in May.
Council overturns Elrich’s veto of planning board member
This was the second time the county executive vetoed the appointment of James Hedrick.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich during a community forum on data centers in Rockville earlier this year. The County Council on Tuesday overrode Elrich’s veto of planning board member James Hedrick’s reappointment.
Annapolis wants more housing. Residents want to preserve what’s already there.
Zoning changes are sparking tensions over the future of Annapolis.
Main Street in Annapolis, Md. on Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023.
The New York Times names Montgomery County spot on 50 favorite restaurants list
The New York Times’ list of the 50 best restaurants in America includes one spot in Maryland: the Chef’s Counter at Burnt Hill Farm in Montgomery County.
The Chef’s Counter at Burnt Hill Farm in Clarksburg was named one of The New York Times’ 50 best restaurants in America.
Should the county close or refurbish its aging incinerator?
The council will weigh options for the incinerator this fall. One controversial option includes increasing the amount of trash the county long-hauls to a landfill in Virginia.
A semitruck unloads garbage at the Montgomery County Resource Recovery Facility in Dickerson. The facility receives around 600,000 tons of waste per year.
Montgomery County Police release sketch of attempted kidnapping suspect
A woman escaped an attempted kidnapping on July 4 by jumping from a moving vehicle in Rockville, Montgomery County Police said on Tuesday while they released a composite sketch of the suspect.
US acknowledges for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space
Air Force Secretary Troy Meink told the Air and Space Cyber Conference in Maryland on Monday that the U.S. has fielded “on-orbit space control weapons capable of defending the Joint Force against hostile adversary action.”
Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink speaks during the United States Air Force Academy Graduation Ceremony at Falcon Stadium, Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Pete Alonso is serenaded in return to Citi Field, then Orioles go on to beat Mets
As soon as Pete Alonso rose the dugout steps to warm up, chants of his name began from Mets fans with early field access. They continued throughout his return to Citi Field.
Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso acknowledges the crowd in his first at-bat during the first inning against the New York Mets.
Here’s how Marylanders fared at the 2026 Emmy Awards
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards brought Marylanders at least one victory and a surprisingly pricey gift bag.
From left clockwise, Stephen Colbert, Janelle James, Oscar Isaac and Shawn Hatosy.
1 dead after shooting near Towson apartment complex, police say
Baltimore County Police responded to the 8700 block of Mylander Lane around 11:10 a.m., where they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds.
A Baltimore County Police officer’s uniform patch seen during a meeting of the White Marsh Police and Community Relations Council at the Perry Hall Family Worship Center in Perry Hall, Md., on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
Food insecurity is at a 5-year high across the capital region, according to new report
The Capital Area Food Bank’s annual hunger report, released Tuesday, shows that Prince George’s County residents face the most difficulties accessing food, while those in Montgomery County have seen a notable drop.
The main warehouse of Capital Area Food Bank in Washington, D.C., is the hub for the organization's food donations across the capital region. Their annual hunger report, released Sept. 15, shows that food insecurity is at a five-year high, especially in Prince George's County.
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