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What you need to know about today’s election in Montgomery County
Polling predicts the Montgomery County executive race will be very tight.
Early voters cast their ballots at the Randallstown Community Center on October 30, 2024.
A 105-year-old Baltimore institution wants to preserve history
Baltimore Finishing Works takes on tricky restoration projects — and has a modern spin under new ownership.
Nick Petr, co-owner of Baltimore Finishing Works, looks at a Frank Lloyd Wright table brought in for refinishing.
‘Operation Sail’ brought millions to Baltimore. Sail250 hopes to do it again.
Sail250 is a five-city showcase of international and domestic vessels, military ships and aircraft. Officials hope that Baltimore’s part, from June 24-30, will attract crowds and millions of dollars in economic impact.
The Spice & Tea Exchange in Fells Point hired an artist to paint its window in honor of the United States’ 250th birthday.
He’s DJ Quicksilva’s son. He still had to earn his turntables.
Roberto Silva, better known as 92Q’s DJ Quicksilva, is one of Baltimore’s best-known DJs. His son, DJ Sauce God, is quickly following in his footsteps.
DJ Quicksilva, right, of 92Q, looks on during a DJ battle with his son, DJ Sauce God, at the office of Unruly Records earlier this month.
AJ Dybantsa spent a lifetime positioning himself as the NBA’s top pick. Now he wants more.
AJ Dybantsa spent a lifetime positioning himself to be the top NBA Draft pick. But in Washington, he wants far more
AJ Dybantsa #3 of the BYU Cougars runs across the court during the first half of a game against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at United Supermarkets Arena in January in Lubbock, Texas.
Kyle Bradish deals and Leody Taveras deals with a new position as Orioles defeat Angels
Over his last two starts, right-hander Kyle Bradish has pitched 15 2/3 innings with 21 strikeouts and one run allowed.
Orioles starting pitcher Kyle Bradish is welcomed back to the dugout during the eighth inning.
Orioles utilityman Blaze Alexander is day to day after leaving game with knee injury
Alexander was lifted from the game in the third inning. That’s when Baltimore put outfielder Leody Taveras at the hot corner, a position he has never played before.
Blaze Alexander is greeted by teammates after scoring on a double by Jeremiah Jackson during the seventh inning of Sunday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Nationals open critical 4-game series against Phillies with a masterful outing from Foster Griffin
​Griffin threw 7 1/3 innings of one-run ball, striking out nine and issuing zero walks. He was aggressive and precise — 70% of his pitches were strikes — keeping the Phillies off-balance all night.
Washington Nationals starter Foster Griffin pitches to the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning.
Baltimore County Police arrest suspect in fatal shooting of Towson University student
Baltimore County Police have taken a suspect into custody in the shooting death of a 22-year-old Towson University student in the downtown area earlier this month, officials announced Monday night.
Baltimore County Police officers search for evidence following a shooting that occurred at the traffic circle along York Road in Towson on June 5. On Monday, police announced they'd taken a suspect into custody in the fatal shooting of Towson University student Nasir Majied.
Strong winds could hit Baltimore area, with low chance of tornadoes and hail
Winds could reach up to 60 mph with a low chance of isolated hail and a brief tornado threat Monday afternoon.
Winds could reach up to 60 mph with a low chance of isolated hail and a brief tornado threat Monday afternoon.
Patrols and nanobubbles on display at the Reflecting Pool as Trump looks for a renovation do-over
National Guard members and U.S. Park Police patrolled the deck around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on Monday as President Donald Trump’s administration faces a self-imposed deadline to fix a botched renovation before the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration.
National Guard members look at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Monday, June 22, 2026, in Washington.
Anne Arundel County must delay redistricting of Crofton schools, judge rules
Hundreds of Crofton children were set to attend Arundel Middle and Arundel High starting this fall.
Dr. Mark Bedell (left), Anne Arundel County Schools Superintendent, and AACPS Chief Operating Officer William “Bill” Heiser listen to public comment about proposed school redistricting plans during a meeting at Annapolis Middle School in Annapolis, Md. on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
Prince George’s sheriff’s ‘minor’ motorcycle accident was more serious than initially indicated
Prince George's County Sheriff John Carr was in a motorcycle accident at the end of May. The sheriff's office initially downplayed the incident, but during a recent interview, the sheriff acknowledged that he broke his wrist, had emergency surgery and was out of work for at least a few days.
John D. B. Carr is the elected Sheriff for Prince George’s County, Maryland.
Police search for black SUV in connection with fatal hit-and-run in Silver Spring
Montgomery County Police are searching for a black SUV in connection with a hit-and-run that killed a 61-year-old pedestrian from Silver Spring.
Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the vehicle involved. Detectives from the Montgomery County Department of Police – Collision Reconstruction Unit are investigating a fatal hit and run collision that occurred on Friday, June 19, 2026, in Silver Spring.
The Banner names Doug Coffelt senior vice president of advertising
Coffelt will oversee digital advertising for The Banner, driving revenue strategy and collaborating closely with editorial, marketing and product teams to deliver high-impact solutions for partners.
Doug Coffelt is The Banner’s new Senior Vice President of Advertising.
Jill Smokler, author and creator of Scary Mommy blog, dies at 48
Jill Smokler turned her tales of wrangling three small children in suburban Baltimore into a blog, website and series of books that made millions of mothers feel less alone. Smokler died Monday at age 48.
Pikesville resident Jill Smokler, who created the popular parenting site Scary Mommy, faces a terminal brain cancer diagnosis. She is pictured in her home, surrounded by photos of her children, on February 18, 2025.
Montgomery Parks permits some e-bikes on natural-surface trails
Class 1 e-bikes are now permitted on natural-surface trails in Montgomery County. Class 2 and 3 models are still banned.
Wheaton RP_Adaptive Mountain Biking Clinic 04_2026.
F-16 fighter jet intercepts civilian plane in restricted airspace over Western Maryland
An F-16 fighter jet intercepted a civilian plane that was flying through restricted airspace over Hagerstown on Saturday afternoon, military officials said.
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft flies in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in June.
Clive Davis, music industry star-maker, has died at 94
Clive Davis, the record company lawyer who became one of the music industry’s most powerful figures has died, his family confirmed. He was 94.
Clive Davis, chief creative officer of Sony Music, appears during press day in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Jan. 23, 2014, prior to Davis' annual pre-Grammy gala.
Authorities identify 3 men killed in Bowie plane crash
The men boarded a single-engine Piper Cherokee plane in Ocean City, New Jersey, and were headed to the Montgomery County Airpark in Gaithersburg, according to Maryland State Police.
SUNDAY, JUNE 21, 2026 - A portion of the wreckage can be seen at the site where a plane crashed in the woods near a residential area and playground off of Scarlett Oak Court in Bowie on Saturday night.
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