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Everyone knows Anthony Mitchell is Keaton’s dad — but they need to learn about his mom
Keaton Mitchell, left, and his mother, Kandice Mitchell.
Who is Steve Quisenberry? 5 things to know about Baltimore County’s interim inspector general
Baltimore County’s inaugural inspector general, Kelly Madigan, is leaving her post in January to become Howard County‘s first inspector general. The man who will replace her — at least for a while — is her deputy, Steve Quisenberry.
Board member Steven Quisenberry, on screen, virtually attends a meeting of the Howard County Inspector General Advisory Board chaired by David Salem, center left, and attended by other members of the board at the George Howard Building in Ellicott City, Md. on Thursday, August 28, 2025.
Maryland hospitals have dismal ER wait times. But there’s good news, too.
Emergency room wait times in Maryland hospitals have long exceeded the national average, and a new state commission says the reasons are systemwide and could be complex to fix.
The John Hopkins Howard County Medical Center has the only emergency room in the county.
7 things to do in Montgomery County, from ‘Nutcrackers’ to European film festival
Two offbeat versions of “The Nutcracker,” the European Union Film Festival and plenty of holiday activities are some of the standout things to do in Montgomery County this week.
The Puppet Co. will stage their 37th annual edition of "The Nutcracker" in Glen Echo with nursery rhymes and musical accompaniment to the holiday tale.
A farm that grows tea is tucked away in western Howard County
Heron’s Meadow Farm in western Howard County grows tea. The farm’s owners, husband and wife duo Lori and Bob Baker, say it’s the state’s only tea farm.
Lori Baker and her husband, Bob, co-own Heron’s Meadow Farm and a boutique called BLTeas in Woodbine.
Oluchi Okananwa scores 17 as No. 7 Maryland routs Mount St. Mary’s 92-44 to remain undefeated
The Terrapins are 10-0 for the second consecutive year and the fifth time in 11 seasons.
Oluchi Okananwa, pictured in October, led Maryland with 17 points Wednesday night.
Ravens agree to 3-year contract extension with tight end Mark Andrews
The Ravens are keeping their franchise leader in catches, receiving yards and touchdowns for three more years.
Ravens tight end Mark Andrews has made 37 catches for 332 yards and five touchdowns this season.
Scott and Bates rift: Allies urge both leaders to cooperate to avoid ‘severe’ fallout
“No agency is perfect, and we welcome good-faith engagement on how to improve our operations,” Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott wrote to Ivan Bates.
Baltimore City State's Attorney Ivan Bates and Mayor Brandon Scott chat on October 17, 2024 before sitting on a panel discussion about gun violence at the historic Clifton Mansion.
Kyle Goon: Zion Elee’s splashy signing raises expectations for Terps football — and Mike Locksley
St. Frances Academy star Zion Elee is the highest-ranked recruit ever to sign with the Terps football program. But embattled coach Mike Locksley is stacking up expectations with his incoming class and has to turn around his 4-8 program quickly.
COLLEGE PARK, MD, SPET. 2 2023--University of Maryland Head Coach Mike Locksley during a 38-6 Victory over Towson University..
Native American tribes take a step toward inclusion in Chesapeake Bay decisions
The tribes originally hoped to be signatories on the new Chesapeake watershed pact, approved by governors from across the watershed in a landmark meeting Tuesday at Baltimore’s National Aquarium.
Members of the Indigenous Conservation Council speak before the meeting of the Chesapeake Executive Council at the National Aquarium in Baltimore. From left, Reggie Stewart of the Chickahominy Tribe, Chief Anne Richardson of the Rappahannock Tribe, Barbara Orf of the Nansemond Indian Nation, and Chief Frank Adams of the Upper
Mattaponi Tribe.
Fatal shooting of Silver Spring man now ruled a homicide
The death of a man shot in Silver Spring in June is now ruled a homicide.
Baltimore Police crime scene tape sits unused on a police vehicle at the scene after a vehicle exploded inside a five-story parking garage in Baltimore’s Fells Point neighborhood on 7/27/22.  Two people are being treated for injuries, fire officials said Wednesday afternoon.
Ravens’ Lamar Jackson limited in practice; Ar’Darius Washington could return vs. Steelers
For the first time in nearly a month, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was back Wednesday for the first open practice of the week.
Lamar Jackson had not practiced on Wednesday in nearly a month.
Authorities found child sexual abuse materials at Kensington home of firefighter’s mother
Evan Laurence Morrison, 18, who was affiliated with the Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad and the Bethesda Fire Department since 2023, uploaded child sexual abuse materials to his Discord account.
BGE choosing ‘wasteful’ gas pipe replacement projects, consumer watchdog says
A consumer watchdog organization says Baltimore’s utility company has been putting profits ahead of safety when it chooses how to replace gas pipes.
Emily Scarr, a senior advisor with Maryland Public Interest Research Group (PIRG), speaks at a press conference outside of Baltimore's City Hall about a report released on Wednesday by PIRG that finds BGE has been prioritizing profit over safety when selecting its expensive gas infrastructure projects. She is joined by Baltimore City Council President Zeke Cohen, City Councilmember Mark Conway, Del. Elizbeth Embry, Maryland People's Counsel David Lapp, and Brittany Baker, the Maryland Director of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network.
State football championships preview: Can Quince Orchard repeat?
Quince Orchard and Sherwood will compete in the Maryland state football championships on Thursday and Friday.
The Quince Orchard high school football team celebrates after winning the state championship last year.
1 dead after shooting at MGM National Harbor in Oxon Hill, police say
A man was killed Wednesday in a targeted shooting at the food court at MGM National Harbor hotel and casino in Oxon Hill.
FILE - The MGM National Harbor logo is seen around a roulette wheel in the casino during a preview tour of the MGM National Harbor, Dec. 2, 2016 in Oxon Hill, Md.  (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
Ryan Helsley is excited to join an Orioles team looking to bounce back in the AL East
“I think we’ll have a good bullpen, and hopefully we’ll keep adding and make our team a little stronger," Helsley said. "We’re in a tough division, so it’s going to be a lot of fun this year with a lot of tight games."
Ryan Helsley delivers a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers in the ninth inning on Aug. 22, 2024.
Montgomery County schools superintendent apologizes after 2-hour delay
So how does the district make decisions on weather-based delays and closures?
Thomas Taylor, superintendent of Montgomery County Public Schools, apologized to families via email for Tuesday morning’s two-hour school delay.
Two Story Chimney Ciderworks announces closure before year’s end
The cidery and gluten-free brewery in Gaithersburg will have its last day of operations on Dec. 21.
Two Story Chimney Ciderworks in Gaithersburg announced it will close after Dec. 21. Customers often brought their own food to the tasting room for ciders made with apples grown on the orchard and gluten-free beer from its partner operation, Silly Yak Beer.
Hearing examiner finds Manor Hill Brewing violated zoning laws, but the fight’s not over yet
A Howard County hearing examiner ruled Monday that Manor Hill Brewing violated zoning laws.
Manor Hill Brewing blanketed in snow on Wednesday Jan. 8, 2025. The brewery is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
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