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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is ‘alert and recovering’ after trip to hospital
U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem was taken to the hospital on Tuesday after experiencing an allergic reaction, her spokeswoman said.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testified on May 20, 2025, on President Trump's 2026 budget request for her department. During the hearing Secretary Noem says habeas corpus "is a constitutional right that the president has to be able to remove people from this country," misstating the definition of the legal procedure that allows a person to challenge, in a court of law, their detention or imprisonment by the government.
To fight midges, Baltimore County is bringing out the big fly swatter – a helicopter
To combat the unprecedented numbers of midges that have invaded eastern Baltimore County’s waterfront neighborhoods this spring, the county's Department of Environmental Protection and Sustainability will double the treatment area for its next helicopter treatment.
A window ledge in Edgemere is infested with midges. The pesky flies have invaded the Baltimore County waterfront.
MTA releases new vision — and price tag — for what Baltimore’s bus service could be
MTA releases new vision — and price tag — for Baltimore’s bus service.
The Maryland Transit Administration released a vision plan Tuesday, that outlines ideal ways it could improve service on Baltimore's bus system; however, the proposals are unfunded.
JCPenney will finally close doors at Annapolis Mall store in August
The Texas-based retail company was unable to negotiate a long-term lease or find another suitable location in the area.
A JCPenney sign is displayed at one of the company's department store locations. The sign is plain white lettering against a brick wall.
Severna Park Elementary teacher found not guilty on most charges in child sex abuse trial
Matthew Schlegel, 45, of Severna Park, stood trial in Anne Arundel County Circuit Court on charges of sexual abuse of a minor, third- and fourth-degree sex offense and second-degree assault.
Juneteenth: What’s open and what’s closed around Maryland
As Maryland pauses to celebrate Juneteenth, here's a list of closures and openings across the state for the holiday.
Urban Foli performs at Del. Malcolm Ruff's annual Juneteenth celebration in 2023.
How a Pikesville Jewish congregation got stranded in Israel amid the Iranian conflict
Senior Rabbi Chai Posner and 50 members from the Pikesville congregation Beth Tfiloh arrived in Israel last Thursday, eager to tour the Jewish homeland. The next day they were bunkering in bomb shelters.
Israeli Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept projectiles over Tel Aviv, Saturday, June 14, 2025.
Inside the Dugout: 6 thoughts on the trade deadline
The July 31 deadline has become a de facto measuring stick for how much ground the Orioles can make up in the standings and how quickly they can do it.
Baltimore Orioles general manager Mike Elias will have some interesting decisions to make at the trade deadline.
After Minnesota shootings, some states are more tightly guarding officials’ personal information
Lawmakers in some states are moving to delete their home addresses from online directories and Wisconsin legislators are seeking added security for a session this week after one Minnesota legislator was killed and another wounded in their suburban Minneapolis homes last weekend in what Gov. Tim Walz described as a targeted political attack.
Leah Palmer visits a makeshift memorial for Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark at the state Capitol, Sunday, June 15, 2025, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
Abortion clinics are closing, even in states where abortion is legal
An initial surge of donations has subsided, scores of clinics have closed and advocates fear that federal policy changes will result in more shutting down.
Pro-abortion rights protesters rally outside the Supreme Court in Washington, Wednesday, March 2, 2016.
Baltimore’s light rail resuming service to Penn Station
The announcement is the latest in a series of steps forward for a mass transit line that had taken several steps back in recent years.
MTA Light Rail trains traverse the Howard Street corridor in downtown Baltimore.
1 dead, 2 injured after shooting on I-70 in Frederick County
A man is dead, and two others were injured after a shooting on I-70 in Frederick County on Saturday evening, according to Maryland State Police.
The Maryland State Police logo emblazoned on a lectern in front a police vehicle from a separate agency before a press conference, pictured outside the Maryland State Police Glen Burnie Barracks on 11/10/22.
Maybe Jordan Westburg really is the Orioles’ glue | Banner Baseball Show
Westburg has been one of baseball’s best clutch hitters since making his debut in 2023.
Idaho medical center CEO found dead in Baltimore
Nicholas Manning, 46, was the CEO of West Valley Medical Center in Caldwell, Idaho.
7/8/22—A Baltimore Police officer’s car is parked on the corner of E Lombard St. & President St.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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