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The gamble behind Maryland’s most affordable university
Rather than raising tuition to bring in more revenue, Coppin State University slashed it, wagering that a more affordable college would draw more students.
When Anthony L. Jenkins took over as president of Coppin State University, the historically Black university was losing half its freshmen every year and struggling with recruitment.
Ekiben sued by music group over use of ‘Space Jam’ song in Instagram video
The Baltimore-based Asian fusion chain Ekiben was sued on Thursday by Watson Music Group for using the song “Space Jam” in a promotional Instagram video in April 2024, court documents show.
Baltimore-based Ekiben is being sued over its use of the song “Space Jam” in a promotional Instagram video, according to court documents.
Vandalism forces Patterson Park Pool closure again
This is the second time the pool in the popular East Baltimore park closed because people damaged the facilities this summer.
This is the second time the pool in the popular East Baltimore park closed because people damaged the facilities this summer.
Baltimore Police officer fatally shoots dog that attacked 2 women and their pet
A Baltimore police officer shot and killed a dog in the Harlem Park neighborhood on Friday evening after it attacked two women and their dog, police said.
A Baltimore County police vehicle’s lights flash while parked outside of the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, Md. on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
This Baltimore club created its own universal basic income
Members of the Baltimore Community Guaranteed Income Club pledge a maximum of 7% of their take-home pay to help each other cover expenses like rent, utilities and groceries.
Baltimore Community Guaranteed Income Club members meet at R. House in Remington in June.
Your guide to this weekend’s road closures in Baltimore
Drivers in Baltimore should prepare for heavy traffic and road closures this weekend.
A white bus with a sign saying "PURPLE ROUTE" at the top is seen amongst a crowd of moving cars.
East Baltimore sinkhole repaired, street reopens
A 12-inch water main break that caused a sinkhole to open and swallow a vehicle last week was repaired on Friday morning, city officials said.
Repairs were completed Friday to a 12-inch water main break that caused a sinkhole to open up and swallow a vehicle last week.
East Baltimore senior apartment building evacuated after underground fire
A multistory senior apartment complex in East Baltimore was evacuated Friday morning after firefighters discovered an underground fire, officials said.
A senior apartment complex in  the 1200 block of Greenmount was evacuated Friday morning after firefighters discovered an underground fire.
Baltimore prosecutors investigate witness leak as defense attorneys deny involvement
Baltimore prosecutors said they are investigating the leak of documents outlining a witness’s cooperation in a high-profile murder-for-hire case, as defense attorneys denied they had provided materials to anyone outside the case.
Exterior of the Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Courthouse on Calvert Street in Baltimore, Md. on Saturday, July 19, 2025.
10 newish spots to try during Baltimore Restaurant Week
Whether you eat out all the time or it’s been too long, consider Baltimore Restaurant Week an excuse to reacquaint yourself with the city’s ever-evolving food scene.
Guests attend dinner service at the soft opening of Seppia in March.
Baltimore’s first Latina council member calls for more protection from ICE near schools
Immigration enforcement is “changing childhood itself,” experts told Baltimore City Council at a three-hour hearing Thursday.
Baltimore City Councilwoman Odette Ramos wants the city’s Safe Passage initiative to expand to more schools.
Prosecutors scramble after Baltimore rapper’s name leaked as cooperator in murder-for-hire case
Baltimore prosecutors are seeking emergency court action after documents identifying rapper Keith Ambush as a cooperating witness in a high-profile murder-for-hire case leaked online.
The Battle Monument seen in Battle Monument Square in Baltimore, Md. on Saturday, July 19, 2025.
369 birds seized from Baltimore pet store after animal control investigation
More than 300 birds were seized from a Baltimore pet store this week after animal control officers found them living in unsanitary conditions, leaving the BARCS animal shelter scrambling to care for hundreds of chirping survivors.
The Maryland Zoo and National Aquarium stepped in after hundreds of birds were found sick and living in unsanitary conditions.
Baltimore man pleads guilty to fatal crash that shook Howard County’s Indian community
The Indian community in Howard County has more than doubled since 2009 and now accounts for 6.7% of the population.
Exterior of the Circuit Court for Howard County is seen on January 30, 2024.
Baltimore Museum of Industry leader to retire
Anita Kassof, exiting executive director of the Baltimore Museum of Industry, said the role “has been one of the great privileges of my career.”
Baltimore Museum of Industry Executive Director Anita Kassof will retire in early 2027.
Federal judge orders release of father detained by ICE on Baltimore school campus
U.S. District Judge Julie Rubin ruled that ICE lacked probable cause to arrest Jesus Acevedo Sanchez and ordered the federal government to release him.
ICE detained Jesus Acevedo Sanchez outside Commodore John Rodgers Elementary/Middle School last month.
Baltimore set to pay $11M to man wrongfully convicted of murder
For 25 years, Anthony Hall sat in prison for a crime he did not commit. Next month, Baltimore will pay for the mistake.
The city of Baltimore is slated to approve an $11 million settlement to Anthony Hall, who was wrongfully convicted of second-degree murder and served more than 25 years in prison.
Baltimore landlord sentenced in $25K water and tax bills bribe scheme
Baltimore landlord James Carroll Erny Jr. was sentenced to 13 months in prison and eight months of home confinement for bribing a city finance official to erase water and tax bills totaling about $25,000.
Baltimore landlord James Carroll Erny Jr. was sentenced to 13 months in prison and eight months of home confinement for bribing a city finance official to erase water and tax bills totaling about $25,000.
What to do this weekend, including a cat show and a record bazaar
Whether you want to see which cat is the best in show, attend a record bazaar or check out Baltimore restaurants at a discount, we’ve got you covered.
WUHAN, CHINA - OCTOBER 22:  A Ragdoll cat during the TICA international cat show at the Aoshan Shiji Plaza at the Aoshan Shiji Plaza on October 22, 2016 in Wuhan, Hubei province, China.  (Photo by Wang He/Getty Images)
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.
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