CEO to leave Maryland’s largest health insurer for Florida job
Brian Pieninck, CareFirst CEO, will take over as CEO of another BlueCross BlueShield insurer in Florida.
Brian D. Pieninck, President and CEO of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield speaks at Impact Maryland, a thought leadership conference hosted by The Baltimore Banner Tuesday, Oct.10, 2023 in Baltimore.
Memories of the Penn North mass overdose keep a survivor striving for recovery
A survivor of the July 10 mass overdose incident in West Baltimore struggled at first to find an open treatment center.
A survivor of the mass overdose poses for a portrait in the Penn North neighborhood, Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
Maryland mother reindicted for murder 11 years after children disappeared
Catherine Hoggle has been rearrested and charged with killing two of her children, who disappeared in 2014 as toddlers and have never been found.
A grand jury reindicted Catherine Hoggle, center, on two counts of first-degree  murder, according to the Montgomery County State’s Attorney’s Office. Her children, Sarah and Jacob Hoggle, were ages 3 and 2 respectively when they were last seen in September 2014.
Cicada killer wasps stop mail in parts of Baltimore
Baltimore residents went weeks without mail. The reason? Wasps. The Postal Service gave no warning — just silence, frustration, and missed medication.
An Eastern cicada killer wasp in the Belair Edison neighborhood on Monday.
5 things we learned from Week 2 of Ravens training camp
The kicking job has not, in fact, already been won.
Ravens fullback Patrick Ricard catches a pass during the team’s practice Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium.
Neighborhoods are hosting National Night Out events across Maryland — find yours
National Night Out aims to build stronger connections between communities and local law enforcement.
Some National Night Out events will include safety demonstrations from fire and police.
Arts office leader Tonya Miller Hall, Mayor Brandon Scott’s office part ways
Tonya Miller Hall, senior advisor of arts and culture for Baltimore, is no longer working for Mayor Brandon Scott’s office, which established a new arts office in April.
Tonya Miller Hall, pictured here giving remarks at an Inviting Light event in Station North in March, is no longer working with Mayor Brandon Scott’s office.
Check your student loan status: Millions could move into default by August
Until past due payments are paid or the loan’s default status is resolved, borrowers are at risk of having their wages garnished.
In this May 5, 2018, file photo, graduates at the University of Toledo commencement ceremony in Toledo, Ohio.
Johns Hopkins is at a critical moment. Can Baltimore capitalize?
Federal cuts and a local push to get more money for Baltimore are squeezing the city’s most powerful entity.
Johns Hopkins University, like other elite schools, is facing unprecedented scrutiny from the federal government.
Will the Orioles be prepared to compete in 2026? Their internal options say not quite
Who are the Orioles’ options for 2026? And how much outside help will they need to achieve their goals?
The Orioles infield should not change much from now until spring training with, left to right, third baseman Jordan Westburg, shortstop Gunnar Henderson, second baseman Jackson Holliday and first baseman Ryan Mountcastle.
Vast majority of US adults are stressed about grocery costs, finds AP-NORC poll
The vast majority of U.S. adults are at least somewhat stressed about the cost of groceries, a new poll finds, as prices continue to rise and concerns about the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs remain widespread.
Grocery Outlet Inc. cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of its newest store in Overlea, Maryland on January 23, 2025.
My vacation threw off my healthy eating. Here’s how to get back on track.
After eating healthier, I had a little too much fun with food in New Orleans. A registered dietitian explains how to get back on track after a vacation.
Illustration of feet on a weighing scale surrounded by various fruits symbolizing health and diet
Jon Meoli: The Orioles’ pitching moves over the last year illustrate their singular challenge
The margins are too fine for this team to traffic in anything other than the highest-caliber arms available.
The Orioles acquired Trevor Rogers at the 2024 trade deadline, and he looks like a major part of their plans in 2026.
This Baltimore author is ensuring a fashion pioneer from Maryland gets her credit
Baltimore author Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson talks about the success of “Claire McCardell: The Designer Who Set Women Free” and the Frederick native’s well-deserved legacy.
Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson is the author of "Claire McCardell: The Designer Who Set Women Free."
Who killed Kimberlee Bock? Baltimore County Police still search for answers 43 years later
Baltimore County Police are still searching for who killed the 21-year-old woman more than 40 years ago.
Kimberlee Bock was 21 years old when, on July 21, 1982, she was found dead in a baseball field in the 5200 block of Shelbourne Road. Over 40 years later, police are still searching for her killer.
How the selection of a new Baltimore County inspector general set off a public furor
The Baltimore County Council on Monday is set to decide whether to confirm County Executive Kathy Klausmeier’s pick of Khadija Walker to be inspector general. The road to the vote has been anything but smooth.
Katherine Klausmeier, Baltimore County Executive, is pictured during a press conference to announce Sail 250 at the Top of the World on June 24, 2025.
How Ravens rookie Malaki Starks found home — and then his voice
Malaki Starks wants his story to be told.
Safety Malaki Starks was the Ravens’ first-round draft pick in April. He was a star at Georgia and in his hometown.
Out of work? Here’s how to protect your finances right now
With thousands of federal government employees out of work in Maryland, we talked with financial experts about managing money during difficult times.
Ravens training camp highlights: Tyler Loop, Keaton Mitchell stand out at stadium practice
Here’s a look at the highlights from the Ravens’ practice Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium before an announced 26,052.
Baltimore Ravens place kicker Tyler Loop (33) walks the sidelines during the team’s training camp at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Md. on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
Ravens kicker Tyler Loop shows off at M&T Bank Stadium with 60-yard field goal
In addition to a 12-for-12 practice, Loop made a 60-yard field goal to the delight of the fans who spent their Sunday afternoon at M&T Bank Stadium.
Ravens rookie Tyler Loop kicks a field goal during practice Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium. His highlight of the day was a 60-yard make.
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