Catastrophic floods struck Old Ellicott City 10 years ago, changing the mill town forever
The massive flood that swept away two lives in Old Ellicott City 10 years ago next week altered the old mill town forever. Most of those businesses are gone. The county is spending $350 million to build a flood diversion tunnel and stormwater ponds. There are flood warning horns and signs pointing to higher ground. And the recovery is ongoing.
Historic Ellicott City retains its charm 10 years after a flood devastated businesses along Main Street.
Renovated Olney Theatre respects the audience’s role in the show
Curious about the future of the arts? Look at what’s happening at local theaters.
The entrance to the Roberts Mainstage of the newly renovated Olney Theatre Center.
How Baltimore is targeting friend groups to prevent shootings
Baltimore’s growing approach to battling crime leverages group intervention and services to cut down on shootings and homicides, as new research shows significant declines.
Reginald Williams of the Mayor’s Office of Safety and Engagement drives around West and South Baltimore in collaboration with the city’s Group Violence Reduction Strategy.
Streeter: If you shop local and love science, you, too, can avoid explosive diarrhea
COLUMN | The cyclosporiasis outbreak, probably caused by iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, has reminded me and others that science is good and shopping from local farms is great.
Fresh produce from Baltimore County’s Full Circle Farm, a local community-supported agriculture organization, or CSA.
Orioles salvage one game from Red Sox series with 5-1 win
With nine games to play ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline, Baltimore is three games behind Boston for the last wild-card spot.
Kyle Bradish allowed one run on four hits over six innings Wednesday night as the Orioles gained a doubleheader split.
Orioles can’t overcome early deficit, open doubleheader vs. Red Sox with loss
Christian Encarnacion-Strand was the offensive force for a team with little bite, collecing three hits.
Orioles third baseman Christian Encarnacion-Strand reacts after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning.
16-year-old arrested in double homicide of children in Gwynn Oak home
A suspect has been arrested in the fatal shootings of two siblings, ages 15 and 9, inside their Gwynn Oak home July 7, Baltimore County Police said Wednesday.
July 8, 2026 - Views of 6102 Talles Road where Baltimore County Police are investigating a double shooting that left two juveniles, ages 9 and 15, dead.
2 arrested in Baltimore County for photo shoots with exotic animals, including lemur and spider monkey
Two men are facing animal cruelty and other charges after they were arrested in Baltimore County last week for allegedly obtaining exotic animals, such as a lemur and spider monkey, and profiting from them through photo shoots.
Two men face animal cruelty and other charges after Baltimore County Police investigated alleged paid photo shoots involving exotic animals.
Maryland’s stormy pattern continues: Here’s what to expect today
Another round of showers and thunderstorms could develop Wednesday afternoon and evening, though forecasters say today’s storms are expected to be less severe.
Another round of showers and thunderstorms could develop Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Nationals finish winning road trip with 8-0 victory over Rockies
The club isn’t oblivious to what’s at stake over the next two weeks. The Nationals know losing means the locker room could look different after Aug. 3.
Cade Cavalli struck out eight and allowed four hits and two walks in six innings Wednesday as the Nationals beat the Rockies 8-0.
Marylanders likely hit by Chick-fil-A data breach, company says
Maryland Chick-fil-A One users could have had their data breached in a cyberattack in June.
Maryland Chick-fil-A One users could have had their data breached in a cyberattack executives say occured from June 17-19.
Northwest Chinese Food is staying in College Park after closing its original location
Northwest Chinese Food will reopen for dinner service Aug. 15 in its sibling eatery, Li Chun Café.
Li Chun Café in College Park will house its sibling restaurant, Northwest Chinese Food, starting Aug. 15. The eatery will serve bites like bings, stuffed Chinese wraps, by day and serve Northwest's cuisine, which was previously served at a nearby storefront for a decade, during dinnertime.
Montgomery County Council poised to pass 18-month data center moratorium
Eight council members have indicated their support for an 18-month moratorium on new data center permits.
Eight council members, including Will Jawando, have indicated their support for an 18-month moratorium on new data center permits.
Cyclosporiasis cases continue to rise in Maryland
The number of people sickened by the cyclospora parasite continues to rise in Maryland, reached 110, a 59% increase over last week, the Maryland Department of Health reported Wednesday.
The number of people sickened by the cyclospora parasite continues to rise in Maryland, reached 110, a 59% increase over last week, the Maryland Department of Health reported Wednesday.
Samuel Basallo joins Adley Rutschman on Orioles’ 10-day injured list
“A lot of good, a lot of random stuff: concussion, ankle and this,” Rutschman said of his season thus far. “It’s been a fun year, but also it’s just frustrating to spend any time not playing.”
Samuel Basallo’s placement on the 10-day injured list is retroactive to Monday, and the injury is listed as shoulder inflammation.
House Republicans push $95 billion package for the Iran war and Trump’s priorities
House Speaker Mike Johnson will try to advance a Republican-only $95 billion budget proposal Wednesday, a long-shot effort to fund the Iran war and other White House priorities.
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., gestures as he and the GOP leadership talk about the war against Iran, during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Commanders rookies and young players who could break out in 2026
For Washington to pop this year, it will likely need to rekindle some of that 2024 magic by having a rookie or young player emerge.
Washington Commanders rookie linebacker Sonny Styles works out during practice on June 2.
Driver cut off school bus that crashed into Parkville pharmacy, police say
A driver crossed into oncoming traffic, setting off a chain-reaction accident that sent a school bus carrying students from the Maryland School for the Blind crashing into a Parkville pharmacy Tuesday, according to Baltimore County Police.
JULY 21, 2026 - A bus crashed into a building in Parkville on Tuesday afternoon, officials said.
Beloved Eastport restaurant loses lease, downtown Annapolis building goes up for sale
A beloved Eastport restaurant is closing because of issues with its lease, and former mayor Gavin Buckley is selling a prime building he co-owns downtown.
A mixed-use property, currently home to the restaurant Tsu, is for sale in downtown Annapolis. The building, 51 West St., is in the heart of the Annapolis Arts District.
Why Vega Ioane, Travis Jones and Malaki Starks can be the Ravens’ breakout stars in 2026
With Ravens training camp a week away, Jesse Minter’s player development will be scrutinized as he looks to lead the team back to the playoffs. But who’s primed for a breakout season?
Ravens rookie guard Vega Ioane takes questions from reporters following rookie minicamp practice on May 2.
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