Sinclair TV says cease and desist to opponents of City Council size ballot measure
“While we respect your constitutional rights to urge voters to adopt your preferred position, dragging Sinclair into a contentious election jeopardizes our position of trust in the community,” company attorneys wrote.
Stop Sinclair is part of a network of groups opposing a ballot measure to reduce the size of City Council.
Fall foliage is peaking in Central Maryland
Autumn foliage is finally peaking around the Baltimore region.
Fall foliage nears peak around the water’s edge at Loch Raven Reservoir.
Frights and bites: A Halloween guide to local food, drinks and thrills
From haunted trails to eerie eats and ghoulish gatherings, this food influencer’s guide will take you on a thrilling ride through Baltimore’s most wickedly delightful Halloween events.
The pumpkin pie espresso martini at Delia Foley’s Pub.
Baltimore’s Witch Board Museum chronicles the history of the enigmatic Ouija
Witch Board Museum Baltimore takes you on a strange trip into the history of one of the city’s oddest inventions — the Ouija board.
Witch Board Museum Baltimore is a self-guided tour through the fascinating history of spirit, witch, and talking boards, including the enormously popular Ouija board, which began in Baltimore in the late 1800s .
Richard Berkeley, a devoted husband and father, reminded loved ones that ‘every day is a gift’
Richard Berkeley, of Baltimore, was a man of faith who prioritized his family above all else. He was a passionate investor, proud alumnus of the University of Virginia and an outdoorsman who loved fishing. He died on Oct. 14 at the age of 72.
Richard Manning Berkeley in the town of Tiberius in Israel Beside the Sea of Galilee.
State may extinguish green energy subsidies for Baltimore trash incinerator
The companies no longer need the subsidies to remain viable, top lawmakers said.
The RESCO trash incinerator no longer needs the tax credits to remain viable, top lawmakers said.
Owner, operator of ship that hit Key Bridge settle with DOJ for $100 million
The owner and the manager of the container ship that caused the Key Bridge collapse, killing six bridge workers, have agreed to pay more than $100 million to settle a lawsuit brought by the Justice Department. DOJ blamed the Singapore-based companies for a “cascading series of failures.”
The Dali cargo ship begins to move from the Key Bridge wreckage site on the morning of May 20, 2024, in Baltimore.
Judge declares mistrial in Edmondson Village mass shooting case
A jury could not reach a unanimous verdict in the case of Daaon Spears, 18, of Edmondson Village, who stood trial in Baltimore Circuit Court on charges including first-degree murder.
One person has died and four others were injured in a mass shooting at the Edmondson Village shopping center Wednesday morning.
Mick O’Shea’s reopens after underground fire: ‘It’s so good to be home’
After closing for nearly a month due to an underground fire on North Charles Street, Mick O’Shea’s reopened this week — and not a moment too soon for its regulars.
Iconic Irish pub Mick O’Shea’s has reopened after a fire that shuttered the North Charles Street business for nearly a month.
Weber’s Cider Mill Farm owner, who grew the historic business into an autumn destination, dies
Jo-Ann Weber, co-owner and operators of Weber’s Cider Mill Farm in Baltimore County, died Oct. 17. She was 77.
Weber’s Cider Mill Farm offers pumpkins during the fall and other treats such as slushies, donuts and pies.
DPW had inadequate training, no heat illness procedures before worker death, report finds
The 15-page analysis, released Thursday, recommends, among other things, a “stop-work trigger” for especially hot days and the creation of a safety ombudsman.
Head of David Smith-backed ballot measure defends proposal against critics at forum
A ballot measure to cut the size of Baltimore’s City Council nearly in half is financed almost exclusively by Sinclair exec David Smith. Though it is broadly opposed by city leaders, Baltimore voters almost always approve ballot measures.
Baltimore City Hall.
Combating food prices and health concerns, one jar of tomatoes at a time
Amid rising food costs and a bid to get healthier, I’ve developed an interest in canning. “It’s not rocket science,” said Becky Calvert, a Baltimore native and expert canner. Here’s how to get started.
Interest in canning as a food preservation method has increased over the last few years.
What to do this weekend, from free ‘Hocus Pocus’ to pet costume contests
Whether you want to check out a BSO concert, attend a dog-friendly fundraiser or go to a children’s fall festival at the Inner Harbor, we’ve got you covered.
There will be plenty of opportunities to see dogs in costumes this weekend.
City still searching for cause of underground fires: ‘Can’t guarantee safety’
“We don’t have a sense of when it may happen again, we don’t have a sense of what to do differently,” Councilman Mark Conway said.
The interior of Viva Books in downtown Baltimore was badly damaged in a fire that officials say started underground.
Big Ghost is coming for Mom and Pop Ghost — and winning tour tickets
The way the US Ghost Adventures markets itself in some cities is so similar to longer-running local ghost tours that customers become confused, owners say.
An Annapolis Tours and Crawls Ghost Tour turns around a corner of St. Annes Parish in Annapolis, MD, on Oct. 18, 2024.
Man in viral Ravens-Commanders attack was on ‘cocaine and alcohol bender,’ attorney says
District Judge LaTina Burse Greene on Wednesday ordered Jack Callis to continue to be held without bail.
A still from a video posted on Instagram showing a fight between Ravens and Commanders fans earlier this month.
Baltimore Sun Guild files labor complaint over reporter’s firing
The Baltimore Sun Guild filed a federal complaint on Friday alleging that a former employee was fired from the newspaper because she was participating in activity protected by the National Labor Relations Act.
Unionized Baltimore Sun journalists and supporters rally outside the newspaper's downtown office building.
Sonja Santelises to stay on with Baltimore City Schools one more year
The city's school board voted 7-3 on Tuesday to extend the contract of CEO Sonja Santelises through June 2026. It was set to expire June 30, 2025.
Sonja Santelises, CEO of Baltimore City Public Schools, attends a recent meeting of the city's school board. The panel has extended her contract through June 2026, taking her leadership to a 10th year.
Judge limits money damages jurors can award at Baltimore opioid trial
The decision is a blow to the city and a win for the drug companies, but it was not entirely unexpected because of Maryland’s high legal standard for punitive damages.
6/28/22—The exterior of the Baltimore City Circuit Courthouse., Elijah E. Cummings Courthouse, Courthouse East
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