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Baltimore man learns fate for MTA bus killing after dispute over being bumped
James Richburg, 62, was found guilty of first-degree murder and related charges in the death of 30-year-old William Womack, who was shot on Dec. 1, 2024.
James Richburg, 62, was found guilty of first-degree murder and related charges in the death of 30-year-old William Womack, who was shot on Dec. 1, 2024.
Letter: Why I support a faculty union at Howard County Community College
A college that does not value its faculty offers less value to its community, says one educator.
Austin Kingston, left, an American Federation of Teachers union representative, speaks at a rally to support Howard Community College faculty on the campus in Columbia last month.
Otterbein’s vs. Berger: The cookie debate ends here
Both cookies are easy to find in grocery stores around Baltimore, but can be harder to find anywhere else.
Otterbein’s and Berger cookies are both famous in Baltimore. But which is the best?
Snapshot of Baltimore summer at Riverside Pool
Baltimore City’s Recreation and Parks Department operates 19 public pools through the city — all accessible for free by signing up for a BCRP Civic Rec account.
Riverside Pool on a summer Saturday.
Letter: When the student becomes the teacher
Kerry Graham doesn't have kids, but feels like a grandma now that her former students are becoming teachers and have students of their own.
Judge offers Baltimore another $100 million in opioid lawsuit — with a catch
The city could walk away with about $152 million if it takes the deal — a fraction of the $5 billion that Baltimore sought.
A judge ruled that opioid distributors will not have to pay for much of Baltimore's long-term plan to address the effects of opioids in the city.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen to headline Iowa Democrats’ annual steak fry
The Polk County Democrats’ annual steak fry draws party faithful from across the country. Chair Bill Brauch said Van Hollen was “a big get.”
Baltimore City Councilman Mark Parker talks with Sen. Chris Van Hollen in Patterson Park during one of the many No Kings protests being held around the country in opposition to President Trump.
University of Maryland Medical Center reaches contract deal with residents union
The University of Maryland Medical Center and 1,000 residents and fellows signed a deal for a new contract that includes a pay raise.
The University of Maryland Medical Center in downtown Baltimore on November 8, 2024.
Hampden’s had a rough go of it with pizza places. Raffy’s hopes to win them over.
Hampden recently lost Arthouse and Paulie Gee’s, but Raffy's hopes to be the neighborhood’s new go-to spot.
Raffy’s on 36th changed its exterior to a teal blue after purchasing Arthouse, which closed in October.
5 things to know about Somerset County’s education fight
It’s about more than trying to remove the school district superintendent.
Somerset County Board of Education in Westover, MD, Saturday, July 26, 2025.
Man who kidnapped and assaulted 71-year-old woman in Leakin Park is sentenced to 20 years
The woman forgave Charles Taylor, 48, of Walbrook, at his sentencing on Thursday in Baltimore Circuit Court on charges of kidnapping, first-degree assault and third-degree sex offense.
In 2023, Charles Taylor held up a 71-year-old woman at gunpoint in Leakin Park and then kidnapped and assaulted her.
Holocaust survivor Ernie Kent worked behind the scenes of Maryland politics
Ernie Kent, a Holocaust survivor who worked for decades in Maryland politics, died on July 8 of congestive heart failure, days shy of her 96th birthday.
Ernie Kent.
Catonsville man wanted after allegedly stealing $2,000 from Bethany Beach arcade
William Engle, a 49-year-old man from Catonsville, allegedly stole over $2,000 from the Shore Family Fun Center between July 31 and Aug. 2, according to Bethany Beach police.
Bethany Beach Police released an image from surveillance footage of a man they identify as William Engle. BBP allege Engle wanted on felony theft charges from an investigation stemming from Shore Fun Arcade in Bethany Beach.
Under Armour is a brand, not a company, CEO Kevin Plank says as stock sinks
Under CEO Kevin Plank cut the apparel company's profit projections in half, citing tariffs and weakening demand, in a quarterly report to investors.
Under Armour's new Baltimore Peninsula campus on December 7, 2024, in Baltimore, Md.
For Black families, summer traditions honor history, renew ties and plot a better future
The summertime is an opportunity for Black people — particularly in the Northeast and upper mid-Atlantic — to connect with their Southern roots and strengthen relationships with family.
Summertime is an opportunity for Black people to connect with their Southern roots and strengthen relationships with far-flung family members.
‘I just snapped’: Man sentenced for attacking 2 protesters outside Planned Parenthood
Patrick Brice, 28, now of Harford County, attacked Richard Schaefer and Mark Crosby outside the Planned Parenthood Baltimore Health Center on North Howard Street on May 26, 2023.
Baltimore Circuit Judge Yvette M. Bryant spared Patrick Brice, 28, of Harford County, incarceration for beating up two anti-abortion protesters in 2023.
Neo-Nazi leader gets 20 years, lifetime supervision in Baltimore energy grid plot
U.S. District Judge James K. Bredar rejected arguments from the defense that Brandon Clint Russell, 30, of Florida, was less culpable than a local accomplice who was prepared to carry out the attack on BGE substations.
FILE - This June 7, 2017, photo provided by the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office shows Brandon Russell. A Maryland woman conspired with the Florida neo-Nazi leader to carry out an attack on several electrical substations in the Baltimore area, officials said Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. Sarah Beth Clendaniel, of Baltimore County, conspired with Russell, recently arrested in Florida, to disable the power grid by shooting out substations via “sniper attacks,” saying she wanted to “completely destroy this whole city,” according to a criminal complaint unsealed Monday.
Man with Trump sign charged again after alleged attack at Baltimore queer event
In both incidents, Matthew Middleton stood outside businesses holding a sign supporting President Donald Trump before the situations escalated, according to charging documents.
Matthew Middleton is facing charges of assault for an incident outside of Peabody Heights Brewery in the Waverly neighborhood of Baltimore.
Israeli-owned business vandalized and covered in red paint: ‘Pure hate crime’
Shocked commuters on Falls Road in East Baltimore County on Thursday morning snapped photos of the aftermath of vandalism the night before that targeted an Israeli-owned kitchen renovation business.
Kitchen Design by Idan, on Falls Rd in East Baltimore county near the city line was vandalized at 11:58pm Wednesday night.
Federal education officials investigating Baltimore schools for antisemitism
An ADL complaint alleged that Baltimore school officials ignored incidents of antisemitic discrimination and harassment.
The Baltimore City Public Schools Administrative Headquarters on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.
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