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Judge releases redacted document used to justify search of John Bolton’s Bethesda home
A judge on Friday released a heavily redacted document used to justify a recent search of the home of John Bolton.
FBI agents carry bags and boxes out of former national security adviser John Bolton's house Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Bethesda, Md. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
Towson’s Thirsty Thursdays attract young people, but some are overwhelmed by crowds
Recent videos shared on social media of large crowds gathering in Towson for Thirsty Thursday sparked outrage from residents and led to increased police presence.
Police officers stand near Barley’s Backyard Uptown bar during Thirsty Thursday in Towson.
Letter: Baltimore County needs more Black representation on its council
Black voters are politically more loyal to the Democratic Party, which should create an incentive for Democrats to draw more majority-people-of-color districts to ensure representation.
Dozens of residents showed up at Tuesday’s Baltimore County Council work session to plead for more time to study the latest redistricting map, which dropped five hours before a public hearing on efforts to slice up Maryland’s third-largest county.
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Maryland professors were targeted by Charlie Kirk. Now what?
After Charlie Kirk was assassinated on Wednesday, some of his professor targets in Maryland worry for their own safety and feel anxious about the climate of distrust he sowed among young people.
WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA—JULY 26: Charlie Kirk, who founded Turning Point USA, speaks before former President Donald Trump's arrival during a Turning Point USA Believers Summit conference at the Palm Beach Convention Center on July 26, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Trump had earlier in the day met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago.
Ravens vs. Browns: 5 things to watch, including Jaire Alexander, Myles Garrett and turnovers
As the Ravens prepare for Browns QB Joe Flacco’s return to Baltimore, here’s what to watch in the teams’ Week 2 matchup.
Ravens running back Derrick Henry breaks tackles as he rushes against the Cleveland Browns in Week 18 of the 2024 season.
After Trevor Rogers leaves with toe discomfort, Orioles pitchers can’t shut down Blue Jays in loss
Rogers was effective in his five innings, but he issued a season-high four walks and needed to escape a bases-loaded jam of his own making in the third inning to keep the game close.
Trevor Rogers allowed one unearned run in five innings Friday night at Toronto.
Another round of political violence leaves Maryland asking where we go next
Maryland lawmakers are reconsidering security in the wake of the Charlie Kirk killing.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 12: People embrace in front of a memorial for Charlie Kirk at the Turning Point USA headquarters on September 12, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed on Wednesday in Utah.
Former Dundalk pastor arrested, charged with child sex abuse
A Baltimore County bilingual church pastor was arrested and charged with child sexual abuse recently, officials announced Friday.
Baltimore County police at the intersection of Middle River Road and Bird River Road after a suspicious package was reported at Freedom Church Middle River on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
$25K in Pokémon cards stolen from Maryland game store; police seek suspects
Nearly $25,000 worth of Pokémon trading cards were stolen from a game store in Carroll County.
Pokemon cards for sale inside of Game Haven in Baltimore, Friday, May 23, 2025.
Social media rumors fueled Naval Academy confusion that ended in shooting
Amid the wave of threats to college campuses and public officials, an alarming rumor began to spread among midshipmen at the U.S. Naval Academy of an active shooter roaming the campus.
A U.S. Navy Security officer attends Gate 1 at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis on Thursday evening after a lockdown following reports of a shooting on campus.
Ravens’ Isaiah Likely returns to practice but won’t play vs. Browns; Patrick Ricard ruled out
Likely ran routes and worked on a blocking sled with tight ends coach George Godsey and members of the Ravens’ athletic training staff.
Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely returned to practice on Friday after breaking a foot during training camp.
Nancy Pelosi condemns political violence after Charlie Kirk’s murder: ‘Our unity is our power’
Stomping a lilac stiletto with gusto, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi condemned political violence in the wake of the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Rep. Nancy Pelosi gives remarks about the recent shootings in the United States America on September 12, 2025 at the Fire Museum of Maryland during a ceremony to commemorate the recently restored fireboat "Tommy," which was commissioned in 1956 and named in honor of Pelosi's father, Thomas D’Alesandra Jr., who was the sitting mayor at the time.
Review of contested transmission line will stretch to 2027, past grid operator deadline
This marks a significant delay to the timeline requested by PSEG, which had proposed a final decision by the end of March 2026.
The region’s grid operator, PJM Interconnection, said that if new transmission lines aren’t built, the region could suffer rolling brownouts and blackouts as soon as the summer of 2027.
Another day, another accolade: The Wren named to Bon Appetit’s list of top 20 new restaurants
The Wren was named one of the top 20 new restaurants by Bon Appétit magazine just three days after making a New York Times list of the nation's best.
Husband and wife team Will Mester and Millie Powell at their Fells Point pub, The Wren.
Ego Nwodim, Baltimore County native, is leaving ‘SNL’
Baltimore County native Ego Nwodim joined the exodus of “Saturday Night Live” cast members, announcing her exit after seven seasons.
SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE -- Episode 1884 -- Pictured: (l-r) Anchor Colin Jost, Ego Nwodim as Miss Eggy, and anchor Michael Che during Weekend Update on Saturday, May 17, 2025 -- (Photo by: Will Heath/NBC)
Suspect in Charlie Kirk assassination expressed opposition to conservative activist’s views
The man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk had expressed opposition to the conservative activist’s viewpoints and indicated that he was responsible for the shooting, authorities said Friday.
WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 28: Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk stands in the back of the room as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a swearing in ceremony for interim U.S. Attorney for Washington, D.C. Jeanine Pirro in the Oval Office of the White House on May 28, 2025 in Washington, DC. Trump has announced Pirro, a former Fox News personality, judge, prosecutor, and politician, after losing support in the Senate for his first choice, Ed Martin, over his views on the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Baltimore City Council presses health commissioner nominee on opioids, behavioral health
Michelle Taylor, Mayor Brandon Scott’s nominee to lead the city’s Health Department, was advanced by a City Council committee Thursday, positioning her one more vote away from overseeing one of Baltimore’s largest and most complex agencies.
Dr. Michelle Taylor, the mayor’s pick for health commissioner, attends a Baltimore City Council hearing Thursday.
Naval Academy midshipman shot after mistaking officer for threat
A midshipman was shot at the U.S. Naval Academy Thursday evening, triggering a campus lockdown and heavy police response for hours, a U.S. Navy official said.
Navy security officers guard the main entrance of the Naval Academy on Thursday evening after the campus was put on lockdown.
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