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Incoming Del. Matt Post campaigned as a fresh voice, but with appreciation for his predecessor
Plus: Hearings for the Friendship Heights Sector Plan; recruiting for the Arts and Humanities Council; how Kensington and Germantown feel about cats.
District 14 House of Delegates candidate Matt Post talks to a Montgomery County voter.
The latest etiquette fight in Ocean City: Saving beach space for hours
There's not much to do when people use chairs, buckets and other things to save beach space for hours at a time. It’s just a part of resort town life.
Empty chairs are seen lined up at 7 a.m., reserving a prime section of beach in Ocean City.
Wes Moore hits campaign trail with a mission: Elect other Black governors
“I am the only African American governor in the country right now, but that’s not a title that I’m proud of,” Moore said. “I don’t want to hold on to that title for very long.”
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore isn’t just campaigning for his own reelection this year. He’s traveling to multiple states to promote Black Democrats running for governor.
Andrés Chaparro drives in 8 runs as Nationals rout Athletics 23-4
The 23 runs tied for the second most in franchise history. Washington also scored 23 against the New York Mets on April 30, 2017 — two fewer than the club record set against the Mets on July 31, 2018.
Andrés Chaparro finished 4-for-5 with two home runs and eight RBIs Friday night.
Taylor Ward’s eighth-inning home run lifts Orioles over Astros 3-2 for fifth straight win
The Orioles’ bullpen pitched five scoreless innings, allowing only two hits, in the series opener at Houston.
Taylor Ward crosses home plate after hitting the two-run, eighth-inning home run that lifted the Orioles over the Astros on Friday night.
Maryland air quality deteriorates, but storms could clear the smoke
Maryland skies should look a little less hazy by Saturday evening as thunderstorms move into the region.
Verlia Williams, 64, runs along the wall around Druid Hill Park Reservoir as Canadian wildfire smoke obscures the Baltimore skyline.
Anne Arundel County board rejects proposed Chick-fil-A along Route 2 in Arnold
A monthslong effort by Arnold residents to stop a proposed Chick-fil-A drive-thru restaurant along Route 2 ended in a victory this week when the Anne Arundel County Board of Appeals denied the company’s latest request for preliminary plan approval.
The Chick-fil-A at Towson Place is shown. Anne Arundel County has rejected a plan for a restaurant at the intersection of Arnold Road and Route 2, near the U.S. 50 interchange.
Ravens training camp battles to watch: With Tyler Linderbaum gone, who’s next at center?
Here’s a look at the most intriguing roster battles on the Ravens’ 90-man roster, from offense to defense to special teams.
Former Cleveland Browns center Ethan Pocic (55) lines up for a play during a game against the Tennessee Titans on Dec. 7, 2025.
1-year-old dies after being left in car in Northwest Baltimore
A 1-year-old boy was found dead in a car in Northwest Baltimore Thursday, police said.
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.
Human remains found near Middle River highway may be missing New Jersey woman, police say
Officers are investigating reports of human remains found near a highway in Middle River, police said.
Baltimore County Police are investigating after badly decomposed human remains were found near state Route 702 and Interstate 695 in Middle River on Friday.
Ravens signing former Browns center Ethan Pocic to 1-year deal, adding potential starter
Ethan Pocic, 30, started 57 games over four years with the Cleveland Browns, but he tore his Achilles tendon in December.
Former Cleveland Browns center Ethan Pocic plays against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1.
Baltimore Police investigate apparent white supremacist note in Fells Point
Baltimore Police are investigating an apparent white supremacist flyer that was discovered in Fells Point on Friday, officials said.
Police are investigating an apparent white supremacist flyer that was discovered in Fells Point on Friday, officials said.
Baltimore County Council will consider extending data center moratorium
Republican council member David Marks said he plans to introduce legislation that would extend the Baltimore County’s pause on data center development.
Thursday, July 16, 2026 - The Baltimore County Planning Board meets Thursday to review a draft report on data centers that recommends new regulations for the facilities.
Glen Burnie office tower will take longer to stabilize than first thought
It will take longer than two weeks to stabilize Empire Towers, a 10-story office building in Glen Burnie.
Aerial view of Empire Towers, a 10-story office building, the day after it was evacuated for structural integrity issues, in Glen Burnie, on Friday, July 10, 2026.
Jon Meoli: The 4 factors that will decide the Orioles’ second-half fate
The clustered American League playoff race almost ensures the Orioles are going to play meaningful baseball into September, and it’s up to them to take advantage of that.
The Orioles will need somebody to supply some of what Blaze Alexander has produced lately during the time he is out with a broken hand.
How to protect yourself as wildfire smoke blankets Maryland
Maryland health experts are urging residents to stay indoors Friday as wildfire smoke pushes air quality to dangerous levels.
A southbound Amtrak crosses the Susquehanna River at Havre de Grace in the haze of wildfire smoke from Canada on Friday.
These are the Commanders’ most intriguing position battles in training camp
There will be more than a positions up for grabs as Washington readies for its season opener in Philadelphia.
Former Ravens outside linebacker Odafe Oweh hits Lions quarterback Jared Goff. Oweh signed as a free agent with the Commanders during the offseason.
Baltimore Democratic official removed after confrontation with campaign volunteer
The decision came in response to a petition against Ronald Rosenbluth from the 41st District Democratic Central Committee. The 62-year-old was accused of yelling at 78-year-old Betsy Krieger on June 17 at an early voting center.
Del. Malcolm Ruff, left, and Sen. Dalya Attar.
Baltimore Police search for 6 people who attacked 74-year-old man outside of 7-Eleven
Police are searching for six people who surrounded and attacked a 74-year-old man outside of a 7-Eleven store in Liberty Square.
A 74-year-old man was assaulted outside of a 7-Eleven store in the 2500 block of Liberty Heights Avenue earlier this month.
Jon Meoli: Jackson Holliday is on the cusp of 1,000 plate appearances. Can he still develop into a star?
Since 1995, 22 players have made at least 1,000 major league plate appearances by the end of their age 22 seasons.
Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday has a .665 OPS in 895 career at-bats.
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