Trump says he’ll send National Guard to Chicago, but details remain unclear
The escalation of federal law enforcement follows similar deployments in other parts of the country.
Demonstrators march through downtown during a protest against President Donald Trump's immigration policies on September 06, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
The ultimate food tour of the Maryland Renaissance Festival
The real joy of the Maryland Renaissance Festival is eating your way through the event.
Apple dumpling a la mode.
Longtime OB-GYN was a thoughtful, kind listener
Deborah Hebb, a career OB-GYN who exemplified Smalltimore, died on Sept. 28 after a battle with ALS.
Debbie Hebb holding twins she delivered.
The Greene Turtle’s problems go beyond the ‘Thirsty Thursday’ fiasco in Towson
Geo Concepcion, CEO of the Greene Turtle, has said the end of “Thirsty Thursday” promotions forced him to close its $4 million flagship location. But the restaurant’s problems began when it opened in 2022.
People pass The Greene Turtle sports bar on York Road during Thirsty Thursday festivities, in Towson, MD on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025.
Apple and Google block apps that crowdsource ICE sightings. Some warn of chilling effects.
Attorney General Pam Bondi said such tracking puts Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers at risk.
Apple said in an email that it would block further downloads of an app because new information “provided to Apple by law enforcement” showed the app broke the app store rules.
Terps blow 20-point lead in 24-20 loss to Washington
The Huskies (4-1, 1-1) won on the road in Big Ten play for the first time since debuting in the league last season.
Octavian Smith Jr. dives short of the end zone Saturday during Maryland’s 24-20 loss to Washington.
Thomas Jr. and Frederick score in Elon’s 17-3 win at Towson
The Phoenix (4-2, 2-0 Coastal Athletic Association) managed 428 yards to Towson’s 321 and held the ball almost 12 minutes longer than the Tigers (3-3, 1-1).
Eli Heidenreich, Blake Horvath lead Navy to 34-31 win over Air Force
Horvath was 20-of-26 passing for a career-high 339 yards and added another 130 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries. Heidenreich set a Navy record with 243 receiving yards on eight receptions.
Navy receiver Eli Heidenreich (22) celebrates near his fellow midshipmen after scoring a touchdown during the 125th Annual Army-Navy Game held at Northwest Stadium  in Landover, Md. on Saturday, December 14, 2024.
Person stabbed outside Towson Town Center in critical condition; suspect arrested
A person was stabbed and suffered critical injuries outside Towson Town Center on Saturday morning, police said. A suspect has been arrested.
A Baltimore County police vehicle’s lights flash while parked outside of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, Md. on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Westernport celebrates flood recovery amid FEMA uncertainty: ‘Patience has been unbelievable’
Nearly five months after floodwaters ravaged Westernport, a small, rural Allegany County town, the yearslong work of repairing and rebuilding paused, briefly, for a celebration.
Westernport residents fill Main Street for pizza and funnel cakes as the town holds a block party celebrating its recovery from the massive flooding in May.
For sale: Beautiful home nestled in the hills of Green Spring Valley
In the rolling hills of Green Spring Valley, you’ll find this charming home filled with high-end updates.
Woodlawn sculptor fulfills dream as show opens at American Visionary Art Museum
Junius Wilson, an 82-year-old Woodlawn artist who has battled cancer and other health issues, got a big break Friday when his show debuted at the American Visionary Art Museum.
Artist Junius Wilson speaks about his work at Friday's opening of "Fantastic Realties" at the American Visionary Art Museum. Displaying at the museum has been a dream since he began sculpting a decade ago.
Trump administration offers migrant children $2,500 to voluntarily return to home countries
The Trump administration said Friday that it would pay migrant children $2,500 to voluntarily return to their home countries, dangling a new incentive in efforts to persuade people to self-deport.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement vehicle is parked outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, in Broadview, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)
Judge finds ‘realistic likelihood of vindictiveness’ in Kilmar Abrego Garcia prosecution
District Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw said in a 16-page memorandum opinion that there was a “realistic likelihood of vindictiveness” behind the United States government’s decision to prosecute Abrego Garcia.
A federal judge in Tennessee ruled Friday that there was a “realistic likelihood of vindictiveness” in Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s prosecution.
The book closes on plans for a Middle River Library
After months of negotiating with a prominent developer who was willing to build a library in Middle River, Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier ended the discussion.
Residents, library officials and local representatives enthusiastically supported a proposal to build a state-of-the-art library in Greenleigh.
Federal appeals court rules Trump administration can’t end birthright citizenship
A federal appeals court in Boston ruled that the Trump administration cannot withhold citizenship from children born to people in the country illegally or temporarily.
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Washington.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is suddenly everywhere. What’s his next move?
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott is making national appearances, and everyone is vying for his attention. What’s his next move?
Mayor Brandon Scott addresses attendees at the Volo Kids Foundation’s 10th-anniversary party at Club Volo Brewers Hill in Baltimore last month.
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Former Ravens lineman Arthur Jones, member of Super Bowl-winning team, dies at 39
“We are terribly saddened to learn of Arthur Jones’ sudden passing,” Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta said in a statement Friday. 
Arthur Jones heads to the locker room at halftime of the Ravens’ Super Bowl XLVII victory over the San Francisco 49ers.
New water tank will help make Upcounty safer, firefighters say
The location and size of the tank allow for easier access to an “uninterrupted water supply” in fire emergencies.
A water cistern in Beallsville, Montgomery County, Maryland.
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