The crown jewel of American farm science is in Beltsville. Will Trump close it forever?
The Trump administration plans to close the Maryland's Beltsville Agricultural Research Center, or BARC, just outside Washington. The USDA wants to move the farm research “closer to the people,” but proponents of the lab worry about disruption to ongoing research and development of the rural land.
The Beltsville Agricultural Research Center covers thousands of acres of largely farmland in the middle of the Washington DC suburbs
5 things to know about the University Boulevard Corridor Plan
The University Boulevard Corridor Plan’s supporters point out that the county is suffering from a severe housing shortage and argue that the plan will help put more homes on the market along transit lines.
Over a hundred community members packed the auditorium of Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring for a Montgomery County Council a public hearing on the University Boulevard Corridor Plan on Sept. 10.
Childs Walker: Brutal loss may be exactly what the Ravens needed
Plus four other things we learned from a loss that felt much worse than the 38-30 score.
Linebacker Trevor Nowaske records one of the Lions’ seven sacks of the Ravens’ Lamar Jackon on Monday night, this one in the fourth quarter.
Film projection lives on at AFI Silver with ‘One Battle After Another’
AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in Silver Spring will be one of the select theaters to screen the Leonardo DiCaprio-led action thriller “One Battle After Another” in 70mm.
Projectionist Andrew Tamburrino inspects the new movie “One Battle After Another” in 70mm at the AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center in Silver Spring.
For thousands of Maryland’s Ukrainians, the war is never-ending
St. Andrews Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral remains a nexus for organizing humanitarian aid for Ukraine, and a place where Ukrainians in the area come to sustain themselves.
Katrina Hall, attending St. Andrews Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral's Ukrainian Festival, said the Russian invasion has changed the way she thinks about her identity.
To sell the looming shutdown, Maryland Democrats focus on affordability
When the federal government shuts down, and it will either this time or the next, Maryland’s Democrats will have to explain why. The Constitution is burning, but they’ve settled on an old political strategy.
From left, Rep. Johnny Olszewski, Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Rep. Kweisi Mfume, and Rep. Sarah Elfreth, and Rep. Glenn Ivey. Six members of the Maryland congressional delegation arrive to the ICE field offices at the George H. Fallon Federal Building in Baltimore on Monday, July 28, 2025, to test whether they will be allowed to see conditions in which detainees are being kept.
Montgomery County election officials are concerned about possible postmark changes
The county board is not the only group to voice concerns to the USPS. The Center for Election Confidence, a nonprofit focused on ethics in elections, also submitted a letter opposing the proposed rule change.
Early voters cast their ballots at the Randallstown Community Center on October 30, 2024.
Kyle Goon: The Ravens’ inability to stop the run is the fatal flaw in their Super Bowl dreams
The team's most underwhelming run-stopping performance in eight years highlighted a fundamental shortcoming that will prevent the Ravens from reaching a championship level ... unless they change their trajectory.
Detroit Lions’ Jahmyr Gibbs out runs Baltimore Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins (2) in the 4th quarter during the Ravens game against the Detroit Lions at M&T Bank Stadium, in Baltimore,   Monday, September 22, 2025.
Derrick Henry fumbled again. Is this a trend or an aberration?
The running back seems as confused as anyone by his uncharacteristic mistakes.
Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) takes down the field during the Ravens game against the Detroit Lions at M&T Bank Stadium, in Baltimore,   Monday, September 22, 2025.
Defensive disaster class leads to ugly loss to Lions | Banner Ravens Podcast
The Ravens allowed 6.6 yards per play in a Week 3 defeat.
Lions 38, Ravens 30: Detroit bullies Baltimore on both sides of the ball
The Ravens got pushed around in the trenches.
Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson keeps for a gain in the first quarter of Monday's game against the Detroit Lions at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.
Baltimore officers who killed 26-year-old in May shootout will not be charged, AG says
Baltimore Police officers who shot a 26-year-old man and killed him May 12 will not be charged, the Maryland Attorney General’s Office said Monday.
A still image from Detective Enger Jimenez's body cam footage released on Thursday, May 22, 2025, by the Baltimore Police Department, showing officers chased a 26-year-old man down the 4600 block of York Road earlier this month.
ABC reinstates Jimmy Kimmel after suspension over Kirk remarks
ABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show in the wake of criticism over his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, officials with the network said Monday.
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 22: Jimmy Kimmel performs onstage as Keep Memory Alive hosts star-studded lineup at annual "Power Of Love" gala at MGM Grand Garden Arena on February 22, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Ravens OLB David Ojabo will make season debut vs. Lions; Keaton Mitchell out again
Ojabo should provide depth to an outside linebacker room that will be without Kyle Van Noy, who suffered a hamstring injury in Week 2.
Baltimore Ravens linebacker David Ojabo (90) completes a drill during the team’s training camp session at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills, Md. on Thursday, July 24, 2025.
State university officials warn ‘crippling’ federal cuts could prompt layoffs
In the last two years, the state has cut the public university system‘s budget by $233 million. The sharp cuts have been exacerbated by the Trump administration’s reductions in federal grants, financial aid, program funding and support for international students, leading to the likelihood of further cost-saving actions.
The University of Maryland, College Park, campus. In the last two years, the state has cut the public university system’s budget by $233 million, according to Chancellor Jay Perman.
Speed camera fines in Maryland to increase Oct. 1
The cost of a speeding ticket in parts of Maryland will increase Oct. 1.
Weekend commuters zip past on of Baltimore City's speed camera on the Jones Falls Expressway on Sunday, October 1
The Commanders bounced right back just like their bloodied head coach
With key coaching decisions, steady play from Marcus Mariota in place of the hurt Jayden Daniels, a strong ground game and contributions from up and down the roster, Washington (2-1) beat Las Vegas 41-24 to get itself pointed in the right direction.
The Commanders’ Luke McCaffrey and Marcus Mariota celebrate after connecting for a touchdown during the fourth quarter Sunday against the Raiders.
Maryland’s Green Party isn’t in it to win it
“We’re not going to go and set expectations that we don’t think we can meet,” says Andy Ellis of Baltimore. Gubernatorial candidate Ellis and running mate Owen Silverman Andrews aim to rack up votes, increase influence.
The Green Party’s Andy Ellis, left, and Owen Silverman Andrews wait at the Maryland State Board of Elections in Annapolis before filing their candidacy paperwork for governor and lieutenant governor on Monday.
New ‘Capital Gazette Five’ highway markers remind: ‘It’s still dangerous to tell the truth.’
New highway markers along Rowe Boulevard pay homage to the five Capital Gazette employees killed during a 2018 mass shooting in the Annapolis newsroom. Some said there’s a deeper meaning to the signage.
Officials unveiled highway markers Monday to dedicate Rowe Boulevard to the legacy of five members of the Capital Gazette newsroom who were killed in 2018.
Police investigating man’s slaying in North Bethesda
First responders were called to an apartment in the 5900 block of Montrose Road, where they found the man’s body.
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