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For those closest to Phylicia Barnes, an attack on another young woman adds more pain
The women closest to Phylicia Barnes tried to move on after the teen’s body was pulled from the river. An attack on another young woman has shaken the fragile lives that they rebuilt.
Photos of Janice Sallis-Mustafa and her daughter Phylicia Barnes, left, and Janice Sallis-Mustafa and her daughters Shauntel Sallis and Phylicia Barnes, right. Her mother and sister called Phylicia Barnes "Simone." (Courtesy photos)
Police officers fatally shoot man after chase, struggle in Southwest Baltimore; gun found at scene
Baltimore’s police commissioner said a man believed to be armed took off after he was engaged by officers. They gave chase, and when they stopped, there was a struggle and other officers fired shots. The unidentified man died at the scene.
Baltimore Police gather near the scene where a man was shot and killed by police officers in Southwest Baltimore late on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024.
Council members, unions demand new safety measures after sanitation worker’s death
The heat-related death of a Baltimore sanitation worker has prompted City Council members and city worker unions to demand more stringent safety-measure for municipal workers. The city Department of Public Works paused trash and recycling collection Tuesday to focus on heat safety training sessions.
A trailer sits behind a fence covered in vies, with an old, painted brick building in the background.
Rapper T.I. arrested at Atlanta airport after being mistaken for wanted Baltimore man
Atlanta rapper T.I. was arrested at an airport after he was mistaken for a wanted Baltimore man with the same name, TMZ reports.
T.I. looks on before the game between the New Orleans Saints and Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Nov. 26, 2023, in Atlanta, Georgia.
Popular Corner Pantry eatery expanding
The eatery is expanding its kitchen and dining area into a space next door that was once home to a clothing boutique.
The Corner Pantry, located North of Mt. Washington, is expanding into space next door.
Miss Maryland doesn’t crack top 20 at Miss USA, but still breaks barriers
Bailey Anne Kennedy, a Montgomery County resident, broke barriers this year as the state’s first trans woman titleholder. She was also Maryland’s first Asian American winner and oldest contestant to represent the state.
Miss Maryland USA Bailey Anne Kennedy.
Weekend storms downed trees around Baltimore. Here’s what to do if a tree falls on or near your property.
Across the Baltimore area, crews on Monday were still clearing trees after intense weekend storms. Here are some tips in case a tree falls on or near your property.
An uprooted tree landed on a car parked along Beech Avenue in Wyman Park.
‘I am going to kill,’ a Maryland prisoner warned. And then he did.
Daniel Myers was sentenced last week to 50 additional years in prison for first-degree murder. He had pleaded guilty in February to killing Nicholas Delfosse in May 2023.
Baltimore DPW worker dies after asking for water, passing out
Ronald Silver II knocked on a woman's door and asked for water. He then passed out and she called 911.
A trailer sits behind a fence covered in vies, with an old, painted brick building in the background.
Can I complain about gun violence when I am not doing enough to stop it?
For far too long, I’ve been a hypocrite, expecting action and change from others with no effort of my own.
Illustration shows woman, all red, surrounded by orange and red clouds of anger, wiping condensation away from window to see activists outside.
HUD said no, then yes, to building this luxury apartment complex in Poppleton
Not one penny of the $56 million construction loan insured by the federal government has been repaid.
The two-building Center\West apartment complex is the only project La Cité has completed in its plan to revitalize Poppelton. It has struggled to find renters for its 262 units.
In with the old, out with the new: How Baltimore’s vintage items are saving the world
In vintage and thrift stores around Baltimore, customers looking for older used garments are a part of the fight for sustainability.
A variety of clothing items and accessories are seen on display at secondhand clothing store The Zone
PHOTOS: What Baltimoreans did when Artscape got rained out
Outdoor concerts at Baltimore’s free arts festival got rained out for a second night in a row Saturday, but the celebrations carried on indoors.
Artscape
More storms could delay power restoration around Baltimore
Baltimore’s mayor is calling for patience as crews work to restore power to thousands of residents nearly 24 hours after strong winds and thunderstorms hit the region Saturday evening.
A family is seen running through the rain at Artscape after thunderstorms cancelled the rest of night performances, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024.
Our cheesesteaks are better than Philly’s. These 9 restaurants are why.
Food social media influencer Chris Franzoni recommends his top cheesesteak spots in the Baltimore area, from no-frills joints to family-owned restaurants.
A cheesesteak and tater tots from Cheesesteak & Co.
Artscape cancels performances for 2nd straight night as weather hampers festival
Heat also marked the second day of the three-day free celebration of Baltimore’s art scene, with temperatures in the low 90s and a feels-like temperature of 102 degrees.
A family is seen running through the rain at Artscape after thunderstorms cancelled the rest of night performances, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024.
Baltimore DPW worker dies on job Friday due to ‘medical situation’
According to officials, during the late afternoon, the laborer began to experience a “medical situation” that required “immediate assistance” while he and his co-workers were riding in their truck.
A solid waste laborer died while working a sanitation route in Northeast Baltimore’s Barclay neighborhood Friday, according to a statement from the city.
For sale: 3 Baltimore homes with amazing rooftop decks
Beautiful rowhomes for sale in Baltimore’s Canton, Hampden and Federal Hill neighborhoods with amazing rooftop decks.
Craving Korean fried chicken? Try these Baltimore-area spots
Six Korean restaurants in the Baltimore area serving up Korean fried chicken, aka KFC.
Soy garlic spicy wings at Godakk at Mount Vernon Marketplace on August 15, 2024.
Weather derails Artscape Friday night as Chaka Khan show gets canceled
Several lighting strikes happened around 8 p.m. and, while people at ArtScape were eagerly waiting for news, the stage crew started packing up gear.
A late evening thunderstorm Friday caused ArtScape to shut down early and call off the night's headline musical act, Grammy winner Chaka Khan. The festival was scheduled to continue Saturday.
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