Still have Virginia tags? Here’s what to know about Maryland’s crackdown on out-of-state plates.
Maryland residents who register their cars in another state, like Virginia, will face stricter enforcement and fines under a new state law that takes effect Thursday.
Illustration shows a rear view mirror whose image shows many Virginia license plates. In the background is a lightly sketched streetscape of downtown Baltimore. A crab and the Natty Boh logo hang from the rear view mirror.
Amazon backs $3B Calvert Cliffs upgrade as AI power demand surges
Amazon partners with Constellation to upgrade Calvert Cliffs nuclear plant in Southern Maryland.
The Calvert Cliffs Clean Energy Center, Constellation’s nuclear power plant is located on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay in Lusby, Maryland.
What to do this weekend, including Edgar Allan Poe and Fells Point festivals
Whether you want to take in Edgar Allan Poe-centric readings, watch movies at the New/Next Film Festival or watch Jonathon Heyward conduct the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, we've got you covered.
Portrait of Edgar Allan Poe (1809–1849). Vintage etching circa 19th century.
New/Next Film Festival’s programmer watched 1,000 movies. Don’t miss his picks.
Baltimore’s New/Next Film Festival has a secret weapon, says veteran director Joe Swanberg: programmer Eric Hatch and his ahead-of-the-curve taste.
“Riptides,” a new dark comedy from “Girls” actor Alex Karpovsky, premieres at the New/Next Film Festival in Baltimore on Friday night.
The Silver Spring sensei who carved space for women in martial arts
Carol Middleton, a national figure in martial arts and women’s self-defense who founded the D.C. Self Defense Karate Association, died Aug 11.
Carol Middleton.
What the Flock? Understanding the license plate readers seemingly everywhere.
Futuristic-looking automated license plate readers are everywhere around Baltimore, mounted to traffic signals, light posts and overpasses. Here’s what you need to know about the increasingly pervasive technology.
Futuristic-looking automated license plate readers are everywhere around Baltimore, mounted to traffic signals, light posts and overpasses.
Moore wanted to ‘supercharge’ Maryland data centers. Now he’s changing course.
Moore is trying to balance the allure of an economic driver that has labor support against calls for regulation from environmentalists and community groups.
Gov. Wes Moore makes remarks on Thursday, September 24, 2026 in College Park, MD during the Quantum World Congress. The Quantum World Congress gathered together quantum computing scientists, CEOs, governments, and investors for lectures and exhibitions.
A promising young singer-songwriter, this Columbia native is teasing her next project
A Q&A with singer-songwriter Lyn Lapid about her journey with songwriting, growing up in Howard County and what’s next.
A Q&A with singer-songwriter Lyn Lapid about her journey with songwriting, growing up in Howard County and what's next for her.
7 things to do in the capital region, from Boom Ball to burgers
Events across the capital region this week include College Park Day, ways to kick off spooky season and more.
DC Banks plays outfield for Lucky Llamas, the flagship team of Boom Ball. Banks and his teammates blend baseball and performance, similar to the Savannah Bananas, and will take over Prince George's Stadium in Bowie on Oct. 3.
Baltimore school commissioner resigns after FBI searches site of his nonprofit
FBI agents on Wednesday searched a building where Baltimore City School Commissioner Mujahid Muhammad operates a nonprofit mental health organization, according to the FBI’s Baltimore press office.
A man repairs a door at the KEYS Development building in Baltimore on Wednesday.
Mystics’ future remains bright after playoff exit: ‘We have something special here’
Atlanta won 93-75 at Washington on Wednesday night to complete a two-game sweep.
Mystics forward Kiki Iriafen is fouled by Dream forward Naz Hillmon on Wednesday night during Atlanta’s 93-75 victory.
After cornrows controversy, Baltimore Rock Opera Society’s new leader is out
The Baltimore Rock Opera Society fired its executive director weeks after she was hired following controversy over a video that showed her wearing cornrows.
Kelly Carnes
76-year-old woman in critical condition after she and man assaulted in Fells Point, police say
Officers spoke with the victims, who said they had been assaulted and robbed by an unidentified male.
A view of Thames Street in Fells Point.
Marcus Mariota gave Washington’s season life. Now he must manage the time zone change in London.
Washington took an overnight flight to England on Tuesday and went right into preparation for the Indianapolis Colts on Wednesday.
The Commanders’ Marcus Mariota has a 90.1 quarterback rating in 106 career games.
Prince George’s Council advances Sphere funding bills without resolution to labor demands
The Prince George’s County Council is hoping to win concessions from Sphere Entertainment while it still can.
A rendering showing a Sphere at the National Harbor.
WSSC lifts water use advisory for Montgomery and Prince George’s counties
WSSC Water on Wednesday lifted a request that its nearly 2 million customers in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties limit their water use to essential needs.
Water drips from a faucet as water bottles are filled at an emergency center on Sunday, March 13, 2011, in Koriyama, Japan, two days after a giant quake and tsunami struck the country's northeastern coast.
Bozzuto is relocating its headquarters from Greenbelt to Howard County early next year
Bozzuto, a real estate development company, is relocating from Greenbelt to Maple Lawn, a mixed-use community in Fulton in early 2027.
Bozzuto, a real estate development company,  is slated to relocate from its Greenbelt headquarters into a nearly 58,000 square foot building in Howard County’s Maple Lawn in early 2027.
Ravens QB Lamar Jackson, limited by back injury, expected to play vs. Titans
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was a limited participant in practice Wednesday but is expected to play Sunday against the Tennessee Titans, coach Jesse Minter said.
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was listed on Wednesday’s injury report because of his back.
Bowie State University to layoff 20 educators amid $18 million budget deficit
Bowie State University to layoff 20 educators amid $18 million budget deficit
Bowie State University to layoff 20 educators amid $18 million budget deficit
Following undisclosed incident, Howard High School suspends its JV football program
Following a Sept. 25 incident, the Howard High School junior varsity football program has been suspended. Seven players were charged with second-degree assault.
Howard High School in Ellicott City, Md. on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024.
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