Orioles fail to build on the good vibes from Monday’s wild win, drop game to Rockies
The Orioles' four-game winning streak ended, and they are now 69-70 — and 1.5 games behind the Cleveland Guardians for the final American League wild-card spot.
Orioles relief pitcher Luis De León reacts after giving up a two-run home run to Colorado Rockies first baseman TJ Rumfield in the seventh inning.
Nationals rookies Yohandy Morales, Jared Simpson flash enticing potential in MLB debuts
Yohandy Morales recorded his first major-league hit on a third-inning solo homer.
Nationals designated hitter Yohandy Morales celebrates with teammates after hitting his first career hit for a home run in the third inning of his major league debut.
The Navy pilot who flew on a secret expedition to Antarctica
Gene Litz, a Baltimore pilot and navigator who participated in Operation Highjump, the U.S. Navy’s 1946 Antarctic expedition, died Aug. 21. He was 100.
Martin E. “Gene” Litz.
Last school year was rocky. Harford’s superintendent wants this year to be different.
Last school year was riddled with controversy that frayed trust. Mack is using her deep local roots and long-standing relationships to unify the school district.
Superintendent Dyann Mack hugs a student on the first day of school at Bel Air Elementary School in Bel Air on Monday.
White men tore down a Baltimore County church over a century ago. Its Black congregation never gave up.
The inability to track down Campfield AME’s lineage is not uncommon for historic Black churches, especially in Baltimore County.
The inability to track down Campfield AME’s lineage is not uncommon for historic Black churches, especially in Baltimore County.
Not those Terps: UMD threatens legal action against cannabis product company over name
The University of Maryland, College Park, is threatening legal action against a cannabis product company over its “Terps” name.
The logos for terpene spray brand Terps USA (left) and University of Maryland, College Park.
The Dish: How The Royal Blue became all things to all people
The Royal Blue in Station North is a casual lunch destination, a packed party bar and more — and it works.
The Royal Blue in Station North is a casual lunch destination, a packed party bar and more — and it works.
Empty stores and funky smells at the end of Eastpoint Mall
Eastpoint Mall is going the way of the stegosaurus whose replica once greeted onlookers pouring into the 63-acre shopping and entertainment emporium between Eastern Avenue and North Point Boulevard.
Eastpoint Mall in Dundalk had been open since 1956. It closed Monday.
Exelon utilities won’t refund $32M to customers, citing a change in state law
The Maryland Office of People’s Counsel said the state’s largest utility company should refund its customers. The company said it won’t, and can’t, because of confusing state laws.
The 21-story, mixed-use Constellation Building serves as the headquarters of Constellation Energy and a regional office for the Exelon Corporation.
Luis Robert Jr. joins the Orioles, a sign the owners ‘believe in this team’
President of baseball operations Mike Elias said Robert has “superstar tools” with “enormous” raw power that can help from the right side of the plate.
Luis Robert Jr. is interviewed by media prior to the New York Mets' game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on Aug. 21.
Orioles call up top pitching prospect Luis De León for big league debut
De León, who signed in 2021 out of the Dominican Republic, has shot up prospect rankings in recent years behind his high velocity and two breaking balls.
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Luis De León poses for a portrait during the Baltimore Orioles media day on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026, at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota, Florida.
After a whirlwind 24 hours, new dad Heston Kjerstad joins the Orioles
“I can’t even put it into words,” Kjerstad said. “So thankful for my wife. She is doing great. Son is doing great.”
Heston Kjerstad is hitting .289 with a .799 on-base-plus-slugging percentage at Triple-A this year.
Nationals’ CJ Abrams will now split time between second base and shortstop
“Because I see myself as a shortstop and [think] that I can be a great shortstop,” Abrams told The Banner on Tuesday. “Being able to have a chance to show [the front office] that, it is big."
Nationals second baseman CJ Abrams in action during a game against the Miami Marlins on Aug. 30.
Prince George’s council weighs approval of up to $215 million in National Harbor Sphere bonds
The County Council will consider whether to allow the county to issue up to $215 million in bonds to prepare National Harbor for Maryland’s mini Sphere.
A rendering showing a Sphere at the National Harbor.
Silver Spring woman found dead at Patapsco Valley State Park, police say
A Silver Spring woman’s body was recovered from Lost Lake at Patapsco Valley State Park on Monday, officials said.
The Baltimore County Fire Department logo.
Woman dies days after Brandywine crash that ended police pursuit; AG investigating
The driver of the vehicle, 34-year-old Miya Tamerra Stringfield of Indian Head, was injured in the crash, and the passenger of her vehicle, 33-year-old Alexis Cummings of Temple Hills, was killed.
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.
Days after deadly crash, Montgomery County Police announce end of alcohol enforcement unit
The decision comes in the wake of a collision that killed two members of a family and in which the suspect was allegedly intoxicated.
Montgomery County Assistant Police Chief David McBain speaks about a shooting at Thomas S. Wootton High School at a press conference in Rockville on Monday evening.
6 kids found partially clothed, malnourished and alone in unsafe Baltimore rowhouse
The children, ages 9, 7, 6, 5, 3 and 1, were found alone in a house in the 2900 block of East Monument Street after officers received reports of child neglect, police said.
The Baltimore Police Department said six children were found alone in an unsafe home on Monday.
Baltimore County permit employee skips 239 hours of work, costing taxpayers $16,000
The inspector violated several policies, including rules governing the use of county vehicles and time and attendance.
Exterior of the Baltimore County Historic Courthouse, the county government headquarters, in Towson, Md. on Monday, June 2, 2025.
Outback Steakhouse is leaving Canton after more than 20 years
No more Bloomin’ Onions for Baltimore: Outback Steakhouse will leave Canton’s Can Company complex after more than 20 years.
The Outback Steakhouse at 2400 Boston St. will exit Canton’s Can Company complex.
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