Green Point Wellness’s mission is to improve the quality of life of those in their neighborhood
Tony Toskov, a long-time Maryland entrepreneur, who founded the medical and adult-use cannabis dispensary Green Point Wellness, is one rooted deeply in the communities it serves.
Baltimore City Community College faculty ratify first union contract
Baltimore City Community College is the seventh institution to ratify a contract since the Maryland legislature first granted community college faculty the right to unionize in 2021.
Baltimore City Community College was founded in 1947 as Baltimore Junior College to provide post-high school education for returning World War II veterans.
Family of ‘Big Sam’ alleges civil rights violations in Baltimore County lawsuit
Civil rights attorney Billy Murphy says Baltimore County Police have historic pattern of ‘excessive disproportionate force.’
August 25, 2026 - Billy Murphy, attorney for the family of Samuel "Big Sam" Elseworth Brown Jr., speaks at a press conference discussing Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown's decision not to charge Baltimore County Police Officer Derek Hadel for his role in Big Sam's death. He is joined by Big Sam’s loved ones.
Baltimore landlords would pay storage fees for evicted tenants under council proposal
The Baltimore City Council is debating a bill that even its sponsor acknowledged rattles landlords and property managers.
Ashley Simms speaks during a public hearing for eviction legislation in City Hall, in Baltimore, on Tuesday.
Pete Alonso’s 4-hit night drives Orioles to blowout victory over Cardinals
The torrent of runs supported right-hander Chris Bassitt, who produced his best start as an Oriole.
Baltimore Orioles' Pete Alonso, left, is congratulated by first base coach Jason Bourgeois after hitting a three-run home run during the third inning against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday.
Andrew Alvarez struggles with command in Nationals’ loss to Rockies
The Nationals’ offense scored one run on Daylen Lile’s second homer in as many days. Washington has scored four runs or fewer in nine of their last 11 games.
Nationals left-hander Andrew Alvarez pitches against the Colorado Rockies during the second inning Tuesday.
In St. Louis, Matt Holliday watches Jackson play at the ballpark his son ‘grew up at’
"Most of my memories from my dad’s career are here," Jackson Holliday said. "And to be able to go out there tonight will be really cool.”
Orioles second baseman Jackson Holliday slides into third base against the St. Louis Cardinals in the fifth inning Tuesday.
Odafe Oweh felt trapped in Baltimore. He’s found freedom in D.C.
Oweh grew frustrated with a Ravens scheme he felt was holding him back.
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Odafe Oweh (99) crosses a practice field to join teammates during the team’s training camp at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills, Md. on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
Chris Van Hollen says the Democratic Party needs change. Is he the one to lead it?
Maryland U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen has been positioning himself for a starring role in the future of the Democratic party.
Maryland U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen has been positioning himself for a starring role in the future of the Democratic party.
Can this woman make ‘downtown’ Owings Mills a thing?
A TikTok video got people thinking: Does Owings Mills have a downtown?
Tierra Gardner outside her favorite spot in Owings Mills, Don Tigre.
A correctional officer was disciplined after an in-custody death. She says it was retaliation.
Keisha Hudson said she was unfairly punished by the Department of Corrections after reporting her supervisor’s discrimination against her.
Keisha Hudson, one of several officers in the Prince George’s County Department of Corrections who faced charges following the death of an inmate last year.
The Dish: The perfect pairing for your Negroni? A hot dog.
For local bartenders, hot dogs and cocktails are the perfect pairing.
At NeatFreak, Fells Point’s newest cocktail bar, martinis come any way you like—but there’s only one food option: a $5 hot dog. Owner Matt Steinberg says the simple frankfurter is the perfect pairing for a bold cocktail.
A Silver Spring cafe serves savory biscuits and makes chefs out of refugees
Emma’s Torch, a nonprofit that trains refugees to cook, is welcoming accomplished local chefs to teach its students. Its first location outside of New York opened in Silver Spring in June.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19, 2026 - the crab salad is plated and garnished with a bit of mint. This is the last step the students learn as part of this lesson is to how to make their dishes look good and appealing
Baltimore County board member apologizes for social media post deemed ‘anti-Muslim’
A Baltimore County school board member apologized Tuesday for a social media post that some critics accused of “promoting anti-Muslim stereotypes.”
Baltimore County school board member Maggie Litz Domanowski has apologized for a social media post that compared women’s rights to Sharia law.
Pennsylvania reports first 2 measles deaths in the US this year, both people unvaccinated
Two unvaccinated Pennsylvania residents have died after being infected with measles, the first U.S. deaths this year related to the contagious virus.
FILE - Dr. Jessica Early holds a vial of the combination measles, mumps and rubella vaccine at Prisma Health Pediatrics in Greer, S.C., March 18, 2026.
Baltimore Royal Farms employee charged after gas station shooting
Baltimore Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting at a Royal Farms gas station on August 12.
A Baltimore Police vehicle is seen in Fells Point on April 14, 2024.
Baltimore County charter school survives shutdown threat amid director’s troubled past
Board of Education member Pete Fitzpatrick withdrew his motion to reconsider the school’s charter agreement.
In a sharp turn of events, Baltimore County’s school board is no longer pursuing revoking the charter of Puzzle Pieces Learning Academy Public Charter School.
School bus driver dies after medical emergency, crash in Montgomery County
A school bus driver died after they had a medical emergency and crashed into a utility pole in Gaithersburg on Tuesday, police said.
No students were on the school bus when it crashed, according to the Montgomery County Police Department.
Moore criticizes federal immigration enforcement surge in Maryland
The governor stated he supports deporting violent criminals for the sake of public safety but said the agency was spreading fear within communities.
FILE - A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer listens during a briefing, Jan. 27, 2025, in Silver Spring, Md.
Bus tracking app failures left 10,000 Prince George’s students without a ride on the first day
About 10,000 students were left without a ride to school after a bus tracking app crashed.
About 10,000 students were left without a ride to school after a bus tracking app crashed.
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