Second prisoner death at Western Maryland facility this month under investigation
State police are investigating the second prisoner death at the North Branch Correctional Institution this month.
North Branch Correctional Institution, Cumberland, Maryland.
Somerset County school board retreats online after heated meetings
The board’s decision came after two meetings in which a parent was escorted out of the room after forcefully questioning the board and raising his voice.
A still from the livestream of the last in-person board meeting on August 19 as parent Joe Hylton speaks before the Somerset County school board.
Childs Walker: This is almost the worst start the Ravens could have imagined. Yet not all is lost.
The Ravens unraveled in all phases in a 37-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Even before leaving the game with a hamstring injury, Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson found himself in a familiar and uncomfortable position: unable to decipher a way to keep the offense moving against the Chiefs.
The Ravens’ loss Sunday was grim. Without Lamar Jackson, their future could be bleak.
The Ravens didn’t just lose to Kansas City on Sunday. They lost the foundation of their fading Super Bowl hopes for an untold period.
So much rests upon Lamar Jackson, who injured his hamstring against the Chiefs in a dispiriting loss that drop the Ravens to 1-3 for the first time since 2015.
Hundreds of new laws kick in Oct. 1. Here are some to know.
More than 400 laws will go into effect in Maryland come Oct. 1, from hefty fines for speeding to reduced penalties involving drug paraphernalia.
An American flag is caught on top of a lamppost in front of the Maryland State House dome in Annapolis, Md. on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
For Orioles, 2025 ends with many of the same words. Real change will come from action.
This winter will be more important than ever after a season of unexpected failure.
Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman said a lost season should serve as motivation for the team's young core. But will that be enough to turn things around?
5 key questions about the MCPS plan to change school boundaries and programs
Big changes are in store for Montgomery County’s public high schools — new boundaries and a very different approach to specialized programs.
The Montgomery County Public Schools headquarters in Rockville.
A new farm distillery is set to open after more than a decade of planning
Song Dog Farm Distillery in Boyds will open Oct. 12 with spirits that highlight crops grown in Montgomery County.
Megan Draheim and David Harris bought a farm in Boyds in 2021 and have been constructing a distillery and tasting room that is scheduled to open Oct. 12.
Reality TV will not save the world, but it’s saving my sanity
Sure, "Dancing With the Stars," "Survivor" and "Golden Bachelor" are trash reality TV. But bring on the vapid escapism while I take a break from actual reality.
DANCING WITH THE STARS - “One-Hit Wonders Night” - “Dancing with the Stars” brings some of music’s most iconic singles to the ballroom floor, when all 14 couples perform to songs from artists known for one unforgettable hit. TUESDAY, SEPT. 23 (8:00-10:00 p.m. EDT) on ABC. (Disney/Eric McCandless)
HILARIA BALDWIN, GLEB SAVCHENKO
Fixing Baltimore’s sewage overflows could drain $674M, 20 more years
The city entered its sewage consent decree in 2002 and now wants to punt its completion to 2046.
Rain pours as a storm rolls in downtown Baltimore on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
Decimated Ravens locker room has few leaders to answer questions on or off the field
“I don’t think nothing was clicking for us today,” wide receiver Rashod Bateman said. “It’s been a tough past couple of weeks.”
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson sits on the bench after injuring a hamstring during Sunday’s loss at Kansas City.
Kyle Goon: Fixing the Ravens’ defense might be impossible. But Kyle Hamilton is the right guy for the job.
Even as the defense loses some of its leaders, in Hamilton, the Ravens have a foundational safety who is maturing quickly and whose leadership shows in good times and bad.
Chiefs wide receiver Tyquan Thornton catches a touchdown pass as Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton defends during the second half Sunday.
John Harbaugh offers little detail on Lamar Jackson, other injured Ravens stars
A run of injuries contributed to Baltimore's slow start in Kansas City.
Ravens middle linebacker Roquan Smith did not return after making this tackle. The team said he injured his hamstring.
Where do Ravens go after disastrous loss to the Chiefs? | Banner Ravens Podcast
The Ravens lost five starters to injury in a 37-20 blowout.
Chiefs 37, Ravens 20: It’s probably time to panic
The Ravens are in trouble.
The Chiefs brought safety Kyle Hamilton and the Ravens to their knees with four passing touchdowns in a 37-20 victory.
Orioles usher in the offseason with loss to Yankees
Baltimore finishes the year 75-87 and enters a pivotal offseason full of questions.
Jordan Westburg and Gunnar Henderson celebrate Westburg’s home run in the fourth inning Sunday at New York. Henderson followed with one of his own, but those were the only runs for the Orioles in a 3-2 loss to the Yankees.
Penix and Robinson have career-best days to lead Falcons to 34-27 win over short-handed Commanders
The Commanders’ Marcus Mariota, filling in for injured starter Jayden Daniels, was 16-for-27 for 156 yards, with two touchdowns and one interception.
Jaylin Lane of the Commanders makes a catch against Dee Alford of the Falcons.
These 6 Baltimore Starbucks locations have closed
The coffee giant is in the midst of a massive restructuring plan, which includes seeking to create a cozy, "coffeehouse vibe."
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 30: A Starbucks store stands in Manhattan on January 30, 2024 in New York City. The global coffee chain officially introduced its extra virgin olive oil-infused drinks on Tuesday. Named Oleato, the drinks debuted in Italy in February 2023 and arrive in stores on the same day Starbucks will report fourth-quarter earnings. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Ravens’ Isaiah Likely returns, entire starting defensive line out vs. Chiefs
Likely made nine catches for 111 yards in the 2024 season opener in Kansas City.
Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely, who will play Sunday at Kansas City, makes a touchdown reception against Nick Bolton of the Chiefs last season.
After on-stage collapse, Lola Young is ‘okay’ but won’t play All Things Go
The ‘Messy’ singer had been scheduled to perform at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
ELMONT, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 07: Lola Young performs during the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on September 07, 2025 in Elmont, New York.
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