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Police: Woman fatally shot in Odenton by estranged husband, who died by suicide in New Jersey
Anne Arundel County Police did not identify the woman, nor did they say whether any suspects had been identified.
An Anne Arundel County Police vehicle.
Wegmans is expanding to Rockville next week — its 9th store in Maryland
Get ready, Rockville shoppers: Regional grocer Wegmans is opening a new store in the area on June 25, its ninth in Maryland.
A Wegmans storefront in Alexandria, Virginia.
Baltimore eyes eliminating requirement for developers to build parking
A new bill before the Baltimore City Council would eliminate the requirement to provide a minimum amount of off-street parking for new development.
A car pulls out of a Fells Point apartment complex on June 16, 2025. A proposed bill before Baltimore City Council would eliminate the requirement that many new housing and retail developments provide off-street parking like garages.
America is about to toss the penny. Dedicated coin collectors will never doubt its value.
Meet Fred and Ken, some of the Baltimore area’s most dedicated penny collectors. They see value in the coin, even though the U.S. Treasury recently announced it will soon stop minting them.
Fred Cook points out highlights in his extensive penny collection.
Uniquely Baltimore: Meet the Charm City Lemon Sticks, a new women’s baseball team
The Charm City Lemon Sticks, a Baltimore women’s baseball team, are the newest addition to the Eastern Women’s Baseball Conference.
Members of the Charm City Lemon Sticks cheer after their first game of the season.
Docks owner fled Baltimore like the Colts and owes $8.1M, landlord says
Docks owner Gregory Pranzo allegedly took equipment and decor from his Baltimore restaurant to another eatery in Tennessee.
The now-closed Docks restaurant at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.
Weak contact gets the best of Zach Eflin and Orioles in loss to Rays
Zach Eflin allowed seven runs in five innings, his second-worst outing since the Rays traded him to Baltimore last July.
TAMPA, FLORIDA - JUNE 16: Zach Eflin #24 of the Baltimore Orioles delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on June 16, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Charleston wins a James Beard Award at long last
Owner Cindy Wolf and her Harbor East restaurant, Charleston, is a James Beard Award winner.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 16: (L-R) Cindy Wolf and Lindsay Willey winners of the Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages award speak on stage during the 2025 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Awards on June 16, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
Orioles postpone minor league games after ‘some’ players involved in personal watercraft crash
The spokesperson said the personal watercraft crash happened at roughly 8 p.m. Sunday.
Ed Smith Stadium, the spring training home of the Orioles, is where the Florida Complex League Orioles play some of their home games.
Judge rules some NIH grant cuts illegal, saying he’s never seen such discrimination in 40 years
A federal judge ruled it was illegal for the Trump administration to cancel several hundred research grants, adding that the cuts raise serious questions about racial discrimination.
President Donald Trump listens during a swearing in ceremony for Dr. Mehmet Oz to be Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, April 18, 2025, in Washington.
An unexpected beneficiary of the Rafael Devers trade: Orioles designated hitter Ryan O’Hearn
O’Hearn is on pace to have his best season yet, hitting .310 with 10 home runs entering Monday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Ryan O'Hearn jogs to the dugout ahead of a game against the Detroit Tigers on June 11.
Mayor Brandon Scott’s budget approved with increases to fines and fees intact
The Baltimore City Council approved Mayor Brandon Scott’s $4.6 billion spending plan with $7 million worth of amendments but no rollback on fine and fee increases.
Baltimore City Hall’s dome seen from a parking lot in downtown Baltimore, Md. on Friday, February 14, 2025.
Creditors seek bankruptcy case against Baltimore developer Brandon Chasen
Unlike past cases against Chasen businesses, Monday’s petition seeks bankruptcy against Brandon Chasen.
Three creditors are seeking a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case against Brandon Chasen, which could force him to turn over his possession to repay debts.
Orioles place starter Cade Povich on IL as injuries continue to pile up
Colin Selby was recalled from Triple-A, giving the Orioles an additional bullpen arm until they need another starter. At Norfolk, Selby has a 3.24 ERA in 16 games.
Cade Povich pitches in the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels on June 15.
Have an artsy kid? Baltimore approved a charter school just for them
Ten years ago, an arts nonprofit launched a popular summer program at Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle School. In 2026, that vision will come to life full-time.
The nonprofit Arts for Learning Maryland is planning to convert Thomas Jefferson Elementary/Middle School in West Baltimore into Dream Academy Charter School for the 2026 school year.
Anne Arundel County Police activate new speed camera in Glen Burnie
Officials plan to install speed cameras in at least 14 more school zones and red light cameras at eight more intersections in Anne Arundel County.
An Anne Arundel County Police vehicle.
Man pleads guilty 9 years after woman’s killing in murder-for-hire gone wrong
Law enforcement authorities had long said they believed Matthew Hightower was behind the May 27, 2016, shooting of Latrina Ashburne.
A 43-year-old man has pleaded guilty to federal charges that he orchestrated the shooting of a teacher’s aide in Northwest Baltimore, court records show.
Suspect in shooting of Minnesota lawmakers planned other targets, prosecutors say
Just hours after the shootings, Vance Boelter texted friends to apologize for his actions, though he didn’t say what he had done.
Law enforcement agencies searching for Vance Boelter, a suspect in the killing of DFL State Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark Hortman, who were shot at their home.
Maryland human services secretary, Rafael López, charged with DUI
López, in a statement, said that he reported the charges and was immediately placed on administrative leave.
Rafael Lopez, Maryland secretary of human services, speaks during a panel on healthcare during the Baltimore Banner’s Inside the Legislative Session event.
Baltimore public pools open starting Tuesday as summer kicks off
The city’s park and neighborhood pools will open on weekdays starting Tuesday, after a handful opened on weekends last month.
Exact hours for city pools vary by location and day, so make sure to check schedules.
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