Military chopper traffic over DC was a worry leading up to fatal midair crash, NTSB hears
It is the second of three days of witness testimony and public inquiry by the National Transportation Safety Board into the January midair crash over the Potomac River.
A National Transportation Safety Board crew investigates the deadly midair collision above the Potomac River between a Black Hawk helicopter and a jet airliner.
Orioles’ Zach Eflin heads back to the injured list, lowering chance he’ll get traded
This is Eflin’s third stint on the injured list this season.
Zach Eflin throws a pitch during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians on July 23.
American Eagle wanted to push buttons with Sydney Sweeney ‘good jeans’ ads
Titled “Sydney Sweeney has great jeans,” the campaign sparked a debate about race, Western beauty standards, and the backlash to “woke” American politics.
Sydney Sweeney attends the Lionsgate presentation during 2025 CinemaCon at Caesars Palace.
Raskin lawsuit challenges congressional restrictions at ICE facilities
The lawsuit comes days after members of Maryland’s federal delegation were denied a tour of Baltimore’s U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office.
From left, Rep. Johnny Olszewski, Rep. Sarah Elfreth, Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, Rep. Kweisi Mfume, Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Rep. Glenn Ivey await entrance to the ICE field offices at the George H. Fallon Federal Building in Baltimore on Monday, July 28, 2025. The group aimed to test whether they would be allowed to see conditions in which detainees are being kept.
Orioles continue sell-off by trading right-handed reliever Andrew Kittredge to Cubs
Orioles pitcher Andrew Kittredge pitches in the ninth inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Baltimore on Wednesday.
Letter: ICE should target criminals, not terrorize our communities
ICE should focus enforcement on violent criminals, and not Maryland’s hard-working families, friends and neighbors, says U.S. Rep. Kweisi Mfume.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers gather for a briefing before an enforcement operation, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Silver Spring, Md.
7 things to do in Annapolis: Rotary crab feast serves up an 80-year tradition
The 80th Annapolis Rotary Crab Feast cracks open Friday, one of seven great things you can do in the coming week.
The Annapolis Rotary Crab Feast takes place on the first Friday of August at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.
What to do in Baltimore this weekend, from arts festivals to free concerts
Whether you want to check out an annual Reservoir Hill festival, see Jeezy perform with a full orchestra or watch "Toy Story" for free at a museum, we’ve got you covered.
Kids play at the splash pad at the Rotunda in June 2025. The Hampden shopping center hosts a free, family-friendly concert series on Friday evenings through Oct. 3.
Maryland climbs to 19 heat-related deaths as high temperatures linger
Maryland heat-related deaths are up to 19 so far this summer, according to the latest data from the Maryland Department of Health.
The number of people seeking emergency care for heat-related reasons so far this summer has surpassed the total number of people who did so in 2024.
Kyle Goon: Getting a WNBA expansion team to Baltimore is a big dream. But here’s what it would take.
Let’s imagine a world where our resources and alignment match our hunger for WNBA basketball in Baltimore City.
FILE - Chicago Sky's Angel Reese looks to pass during the team's WNBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Sparks on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Self-driving wheelchairs could someday transport passengers with disabilities to BWI’s gates
A pilot program with Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport is helping researchers at Morgan State University bring new technology to life in autonomous wheelchairs.
The wheelchair uses a camera and LiDAR technology to detect obstacles as well as invisible “track” markings to locate itself.
Baltimore recorded fewest youth homicides in a decade in first half of 2025
Baltimore City officials and community groups have invested in prevention programs meant to divert kids away from gun violence.
Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and a team of crime analysts from the University of Pennsylvania present findings from a new anti-violence report at a press conference on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024. The report shows the impact of the city’s group violence reduction strategy throughout a 2022 pilot program run in the Western District of Baltimore.
Orioles trading steady infielder Ramón Urías to Astros
The Orioles expanded beyond just their impending free agents by agreeing to a deal that will send infielder Ramón Urías to the Houston Astros, a source confirmed.
Baltimore Orioles third baseman Ramón Urías (29) throws a ball to first base during a game against the Colorado Rockies at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, on Friday, July 25, 2025.
Baltimore developer Brandon Chasen enters bankruptcy after ‘painful and profound’ chapter
In a statement, Adam Freiman, Brandon Chasen’s attorney, said his client “remains focused on seeing this process through with dignity and honesty.”
Baltimore real estate developer Brandon Chasen agreed this week to enter bankruptcy.
Ravens training camp highlights: Lamar Jackson and depleted passing attack struggle
Here’s a look at the highlights from the Ravens’ third padded practice of training camp in Owings Mills.
Cornerback Chidobe Awuzie had an impressive day Wednesday as the Ravens passing game was stymied.
NTSB finds Army chopper in fatal midair crash with plane near Reagan Airport was above altitude limit
The January incident was the first in a string of crashes and near misses this year.
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA - FEBRUARY 05: Pieces of American Airlines flight 5342 recovered from the Potomac River are brought to shore during recovery efforts on February 05, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. An American Airlines flight from Wichita, Kansas collided midair with a military Black Hawk helicopter while on approach to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on January 29, 2025 outside of Washington, D.C.
Baltimore County councilman endangered police and his family, police and court records say
Todd Crandell’s struggles with alcoholism are well known, but what has not been public is that while under the influence of alcohol, he has allegedly threatened local law enforcement and his family.
District 7 Councilman Todd Crandell at a Baltimore County Council work session on Tuesday.
Howard County Council cracks down on paid house parties. But which ones?
The Howard County Council raised penalties on for-profit house parties but acknowledged the emergency legislation had revealed weaknesses when it comes to short-term rentals.
Lynn Lascola testifies to the Howard County Council during an emergency vote on Wednesday about raising the penalties for paid house parties.
Six Flags in Bowie cancels Fright Fest ahead of park’s closure
Six Flags in Bowie won’t host the hallmark Fright Fest this spooky season, company officials confirmed, marking the end of a long-running Halloween tradition as the amusement park prepares to close.
Six Flags America, a theme park located in Bowie in Prince George's County, Maryland.
Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely out 6-8 weeks with broken foot
Likely was seen grabbing his left leg near his ankle. He punched the ground in frustration.
Tight end Isaiah Likely is entering the final year of his rookie contract.
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