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What to do this weekend, from a honky-tonk to holiday shows
Whether you want to take in a holiday show from the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, go honky-tonk dancing or watch “Die Hard,” we've got you covered.
There are a number of holiday-themed events happening this weekend in Baltimore.
Maryland sues W.L. Gore over decades of forever chemicals contamination
The state alleges that the manufacturing company, known for its waterproof Gore-Tex jackets, contaminated the air and waters around its Cecil County facilities with toxic forever chemicals for decades, despite understanding their consequences.
A W.L. Gore display from a fashion show in 2016. The state is suing W.L. Gore & Associates over claims that it polluted the air and waters around its Cecil County facilities for several decades with toxic forever chemicals.
Baltimore’s mayor says sewer rate hike was unexpected. City documents say otherwise.
Mayor Brandon Scott, who had to fight through a difficult primary in May, won a second term last month and retook the oath of office Dec. 3, said Wednesday the election was not a factor in his decision to seek a rate increase this month.
The Back River Wastewater Treatment Plant occupies a 466-acre site on the Back River in Dundalk.
Baltimore Catholics gather for last chance to see skull of St. Thomas Aquinas
Hundreds gathered at Saints Philip and James Church on North Charles Street for the final chance to see the relics of a revered theologian in the U.S.
Hundreds gathered at Sts. Philip and James Church on North Charles Street for the final chance to see the relics of St. Thomas Aquinas for the last time in the U.S.
Howard County jury awards a record $7.25 million verdict in medical malpractice suit
The trial in Howard County Circuit Court ended with what is believed to be the largest medical malpractice verdict in county history.
Zion Lewis, 22, was on break from college in December 2021 when he a suffered a fatal blood clot at his mom's house in Howard County.
Chasen Cos.’ Fells Point development stalled as property faces foreclosure
A bank has filed to foreclose on a high-profile Chasen Cos. property at 1400 Aliceanna St.
Real estate developer Brandon Chasen in May.
City, drug companies wait on $5 billion decision after wrapping opioid case
After five days of testimony, a judge is set to decide what will happen. The decision could take months.
In August, Mayor Brandon Scott laid out his plans for managing the money won from pharmaceutical companies. Baltimore has now wrapped its court case against two opioid companies and now waits for a judge's decision on the city's $5 billion request.
The Dish: The 10 best things I ate this year
In a year of delicious eats at exciting restaurants, these are the dishes I can't stop thinking about.
The duck confit gumbo from Rooted Rotisserie is served with cabbage, fried okra and rice.
Baltimore’s original police oversight board is closing down. Its members were ‘blindsided.’
The impending closure of Baltimore’s original community-led police oversight board has raised new questions. It may also present new opportunities.
Recent changes to state and local law have raised new questions about the future of police misconduct investigations.
Maryland was supposed to build a center for incarcerated women. It went silent instead.
A law firm’s request for records about plans to build a center for incarcerated women has led to a year-and-a-half-long saga that recently culminated in a lawsuit.
The Maryland prison system is facing legal scrutiny for failing to respond to a public records request seeking more information on its efforts to build a “pre-release” center for incarcerated women.
Baltimore’s promised school violence intervention program is finally here
The program launched in four high schools that dealt with gun violence near their campuses or involving their students.
Stefanie Mavronis, director of the mayor’s office of neighborhood safety and engagement, said the city shouldn’t wait for tragedy to happen to think about how to keep young people out of violent situations.
Morgan State professor fined for presenting himself as licensed architect
A Morgan State University professor has been misrepresenting himself as a licensed architect for years. The Maryland State Board of Architects fined him $20,000 this month, the largest such fine in more than a decade.
Professor Dale Glenwood Green gives a virtual presentation about historic preservation for the Maryland State Archives.
Inside the Dugout: What Tomoyuki Sugano brings to the Orioles
Rōki Sasaki is still out there for someone to sign, but the Orioles’ first actual rotation acquisition ended up being 35-year-old Japanese star Tomoyuki Sugano.
TOKYO, JAPAN - MARCH 08:  Starting Pitcher Tomoyuki Sugano #11 of Japan reacts in the bottom of the second inning during the World Baseball Classic Pool B Game Three between Japan and Australia at Tokyo Dome on March 8, 2017 in Tokyo, Japan.  (Photo by Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images)
Baltimore Peninsula is about to get Slutty (Vegan)
After years of anticipation — and one failed health inspection — the Baltimore Peninsula location of Pinky Cole's Slutty Vegan restaurant will open on Saturday.
Slutty Vegan Founder Pinky Cole announces that Slutty Vegan will be opening a location at Baltimore Peninsula during a press conference on Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023.
Kamala Harris, in Maryland speech, urges resolve ahead of Trump presidency
“The movements for civil rights ... would never have come to be if people had given up their cause after a court case or a battle or an election did not go their way,” the vice president said.
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at Prince George’s Community College in August.
Former Maryland Del. James Malone Jr., a dedicated public servant, was ‘larger than life’
Malone, a Democrat, represented Baltimore and Howard counties from 1995 to 2014. He died on Monday of brain cancer at age 67.
James E. Malone, Jr., Democrat, District 12A, Baltimore County & Howard County
2 people fatally struck by Amtrak train in Baltimore while trespassing on tracks, police say
Two people died after they were hit by an Amtrak train while trespassing on the tracks Monday night in Baltimore’s Midtown-Edmondson neighborhood, according to company officials.
A silver and blue Amtrak train emerges from a tunnel. In the background trees and a small piece of the Baltimore skyline are visible.
A ‘superwoman’ who would do anything for her kids
Leslie Hughan, a nurturing mother of four and a friend who always had a pep talk ready when you needed one, died on Dec. 1 of a pulmonary embolism. She was 41.
Leslie Hughan
Baltimore Police inch closer toward federal reform goals amid uncertain backdrop
The Baltimore Police Department’s achievements come amid an uncertain backdrop in the federal monitoring of local police departments.
A patch on the uniform of Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison as he speaks at a press conference outside Tench Tilghman Elementary/Middle School on 8/24/22.
Baltimore Sen. Jill Carter will resign to accept state board appointment
Sen. Jill Carter, a Baltimore City Democrat, will resign from the Maryland Senate for a board appointment from Gov. Wes Moore.
Sen. Jill Carter, a Baltimore City Democrat, will resign from the Maryland Senate for a board appointment from Gov. Wes Moore.
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