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What to do in Baltimore this long weekend, from Disney on Ice to a pizza class
Whether you want to watch “The Lion King” on stage, learn how to make pizza or see a Baltimore-focused documentary, we’ve got you covered.
A photograph featured in the new documentary "Sandtown" that includes director Isaiah Smallman.
Benjamin, Baltimore’s beloved hardware store cat, dies
Benjamin Moore, the soft and gentle cat who greeted new and old customers at the Waverly Ace Hardware store, died this week.
Benjamin, the beloved cat who greeted customers for years at Waverly Ace Hardware.
Beverly White-Seals, a longtime fundraiser for Howard County causes, is retiring
Beverly White-Seals has served on 20 nonprofit boards across the region and for the last 13 years ran the Community Foundation of Howard County. Now she’s retiring.
Beverly White-Seals, president and CEO of the Community Foundation of Howard County, announced that she will retire from her role later this year after 13 years of dedicated service to the organization.
Maryland U.S. Attorney Erek Barron resigns amid rapid change at Trump’s DOJ
Maryland U.S. Attorney Erek L. Barron resigned Wednesday, stepping down amid rapid changes to the U.S. Department of Justice under President Donald Trump.
Erek L. Barron, U.S. attorney for the District of Maryland, flanked by Baltimore law enforcement and political leaders, speaks at a press conference in August 2022.
State apologizes, awards $3 million to man wrongly imprisoned for murder
Marando Warthen won an official apology and $3 million in compensation from the state of Maryland on Wednesday, after serving decades in prison for wrongful murder convictions in 1984.
Marando Warthen looks down the row at his lawyers and others who accompanied him to Wednesday's Board of Public Works Meeting.
Baltimore City, Maryland sue Glock over firearms that can easily be turned into machine guns
Baltimore City, Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown and a gun safety group are alleging in a lawsuit that gun manufacturer Glock has facilitated “the proliferation of illegal machine guns."
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown, left, and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott a a 2023 news conference.
Federal Hill CVS to close in early April
The last major pharmacy in Federal Hill, a CVS Pharmacy, is set to close on April 2, according to the company.
MIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 07: A sign outside of a CVS pharmacy store on February 07, 2024 in Miami, Florida. The company lowered its 2024 adjusted earnings forecast to at least $8.30 per share, down from a previous guidance of at least $8.50 per share. The company pointed to its medical cost trend analysis for the lower forecast.  (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Baltimore sheriff’s overtime order resulted in $2.2M overpayment to officers, inspector general finds
Baltimore Sheriff Sam Cogen directed his staff to use a code on electronic timesheets to boost their wages, triggering an improper calculation that cost the city more than $2.2 million, the city’s inspector general has found.
Baltimore City Sheriff Sam Cogen is photographed during an interview in his office downtown on May 1, 2024.
Eddie’s of Mount Vernon grocer ‘praying’ for an early summer open
Eddie’s of Mount Vernon was expected to open in July 2024, but renovations at the grocery store have delayed its debut until at least May.
Eddie's of Mount Vernon, which was expected to open in July 2024, remains under renovations.
How CCBC plans to train workers to help build the Key Bridge
The Community College of Baltimore County is launching an initiative to address a shortage of welders needed to replace the Key Bridge.
Contractors ready the Francis Scott Key Bridge site for demolition and, ultimately, for the construction of a replacement span. Crews began preconstruction activities in early January, and the new structure is expected to be finished in 2028.
Johns Hopkins’ controversial police force to hire as many as 30 officers in 2025
The controversial Johns Hopkins police force intends to add new officers to campuses in 2025 despite unrest on its Accountability Board and backlash from students, faculty and community members.
The Johns Hopkins University plans to add between 20 and 30 new officers in 2025.
Pricey contractors helped rescue a Baltimore wastewater plant. You’re paying the tab.
A Baltimore Banner review found the city has spent tens of millions of dollars since 2022 on three different firms hired to bolster the city’s workforce, and millions more have been committed.
The Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant occupies a 466-acre site on the Back River in Dundalk.
Constellation to spend $100 million upgrading Calvert Cliffs nuclear plant
The Baltimore-based energy company is looking to relicense its Southern Maryland reactors beginning in the 2030s.
One of the two concrete-encased reactor vessels at Constellation’s Calvert Cliffs Clean Energy Center in Lusby.
Mark Conway wants to talk about opioids. Should he?
The councilman says he just wants to save lives. The mayor’s office says he’s an attention seeker playing political games.
Councilman Mark Conway has called a hearing on the city opioid crisis.
Inside the Dugout: We may have a drama-free spring training
Saying this has the makings of a drama-free camp out loud probably ensures that won’t be the case, but I’m quite looking forward to the possibility of it.  
Baltimore Orioles pitcher Grayson Rodriguez (30) delivers a pitch during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Camden Yards on July 31, 2024.
Johns Hopkins joins lawsuit against NIH cuts to universities
Johns Hopkins University joined several universities in a lawsuit on Monday evening suing the federal government over NIH funding.
A student passes in front of the Johns Hopkins University sign welcoming people to the Homewood Campus from Charles Street in Baltimore, Md. on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.
How bad is Maryland’s housing affordability crisis? Ask this Baltimore couple.
The U.S. lacks about 7.3 million homes for renters with extremely low incomes, according to estimates from the National Low Income Housing Coalition.
Christina Cikins and her partner David Edge sit on their bed in Baltimore, MD on Jan. 29, 2025. Cikins and Edge are facing homelessness after receiving an unexpected eviction notice.
Hon’s Honey: Curtis Bay business buzzes with local women workers
The Well offers clothing, food, supplies and a mentorship program for women and teens.
Mandy Memmel, owner of Hon's Honey Marketplace, is photographed inside her shop in Curtis Bay, Md. on February 7, 2025.
Former teacher and attorney remembered for his love of Baltimore and bringing people together
Vincent Andrews died after a two-year battle with cancer.
Vincent Andrews
Retired veteran journalist Tim Tooten has died, WBAL confirms
The veteran Baltimore television journalist retired in 2023.
Tim Tooten, one of the longest-tenured and best-recognized education reporters in the region, retired in 2023 after 35 years with WBAL and more than 40 years in journalism.
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