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Lightning strike possibly caused 4-alarm Baltimore warehouse fire amid severe storms
A lightning strike is believed to have ignited a four-alarm fire at a Curtis Bay warehouse Saturday evening as severe thunderstorms swept across Baltimore, capping a day of triple-digit heat with flooding, power outages and emergency calls.
Baltimore firefighters battle a four-alarm fire in South Baltimore on Saturday.
Fourth of July storms knock out power, flood roads and disrupt celebrations across Maryland
A powerful line of thunderstorms tore across Maryland on Saturday evening, capping a sweltering Fourth of July with flash flooding, water rescues, widespread power outages, downed trees and power lines, a four-alarm fire in Baltimore and the cancellation of holiday celebrations.
Saturday, July 4, 2026 — Mother Nature put on an early fireworks show as thunderstorms move through Baltimore, delaying the 4th of July fireworks show.
Thousands brave dangerous heat to enjoy Fourth of July celebrations across Maryland
Thousands of Marylanders flocked to Fourth of July parades, festivals, pools and waterfronts Saturday despite temperatures soaring to 102 degrees.
Independence Day fireworks light up Baltimore’s Inner Harbor on Saturday night.
Evacuation ordered at National Mall as storms gather ahead of Trump’s America 250 speech
Signage and security fencing warns of explosives along the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool ahead of July 4th events on the National Mall, Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nathan Howard)
Nationals’ CJ Abrams, James Wood named All-Stars
Nationals shortstop CJ Abrams was named a starter for the National League All-Stars.
Orioles’ Adley Rutschman makes third career All-Star team
Rutschman entered Saturday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds with a .252 average and .772 OPS.
Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman made the All-Star team for the third time in four seasons.
Where to watch Fourth of July fireworks on America’s 250th birthday
From the Inner Harbor in Baltimore to Ocean City, here’s where to watch fireworks for America’s 250th birthday in Maryland.
Fireworks light up Baltimore’s Inner Harbor on July 4th, 2025.
Metro train derails near College Park after heat-related track issue; passengers evacuated
Eleven passengers were evacuated and one person hospitalized after a Metrorail train derailed outside College Park on Saturday, officials said.
Passengers were evacuated and one person was hospitalized after a Metrorail train derailed outside College Park.
4-run second inning sinks Nationals in loss to Pirates
The score was tied 1-1 in the second, but the Pirates got to Nationals left-hander Carson Palmquist.
Pittsburgh Pirates' Konnor Griffin, right, steals home to score against Washington Nationals catcher Drew Millas, left, during the first inning.
Police remove naked performance artist from former Columbus statue pedestal at Inner Harbor
A naked man momentarily stood where the Christopher Columbus statue used to be near the Inner Harbor on Saturday morning.
Saturday, July 4, 2026 — Baltimore Police take a naked man into custody after removing him from the Columbus pedestal near the Inner Harbor.
What’s the perfect American hot dog? Depends where you grew up
Hot dogs are a beloved American staple, but their preparation varies widely across the country.
The "Baltimore" hot dog from Sausage Master in Lexington Market.
‘What July 4 is all about’: 17 new citizens naturalized in historic Annapolis
Around 100 people gathered in Annapolis Friday to celebrate 17 new citizens just ahead of America's 250th birthday.
MD Abdullahel Karim of is the first to raise his flag in the air after taking the oath of allegiance to become a Unites States Citizen during a naturalization ceremony at the historic Paca House in Annapolis on Friday.
Orioles’ Chris Bassitt is optimistic after undergoing rare back surgery
Bassitt is “writing the script a little bit” with his recovery.
Chris Bassitt is hoping an unusual surgery will return him to the mound in full health.
Ahead in tight races, candidates in election limbo express cautious optimism
Some Montgomery County candidates remain in election limbo as canvassers continue to count ballots.
Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman said he’s in a “decent headspace” as he awaits the final vote totals in his race for the County Council’s District 3 seat.
Prepare to shell out more for a bushel of crabs this year
Crabs are a Maryland staple, and like almost everything else, they’re costing more this year.
Crabber CJ Canby sorts crabs harvested from the Chesapeake Bay.
5 things to know about Baltimore’s role in the fight for independence
From Baltimore briefly serving as the nation’s de facto capital for two months to its role in building some of the Continental Navy’s ships, here are a few things you might not have known about Baltimore’s — and Marylanders — contributions to the fight for independence.
Mary Katharine Goddard: A Woman’s Declaration,” an exhibition about the only woman whose name appears on the Declaration of Independence, is on display at the Maryland Center for History and Culture’s H. Furlong Baldwin Library.
Daylen Lile homers twice as Nationals handle Pirates
Daylen Lile had struggled after a promising end to last year. He might be finding his way.
Teammates douse Nationals outfielder Daylen Lile with water after he hit two home runs in a 9-5 win over the Pirates.
Trevor Rogers likes it hot: O’s starter again thrives on sweltering night
These splits are hard to ignore.
Orioles pitcher Trevor Rogers throws during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds.
Orioles closer Ryan Helsley heads to injured list with elbow discomfort
Right-hander Ryan Helsley was placed on the 15-day injured list for the second time this season.
Orioles pitcher Ryan Helsley was placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow discomfort.
‘That’s some karma’: Man has truck stolen shortly after stealing from Verizon store, police say
Jalen Godard, 29, of Odenton, reported his truck stolen to police minutes after he allegedly broke the window and stole a Verizon store in Ellicott City last week, police said.
A still from body camera footage released by Howard County Police Department show a suspect accused of burglarizing a Verizon store who later called the police to report his car stolen.
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