Flush with cash from opioid settlements, Scott reveals Baltimore’s overdose playbook
Mayor Brandon Scott laid the groundwork for the city to begin spending money, with designs on slowing the death toll in a city where in recent years an average of three people have died from overdoses every day.
Mayor Brandon Scott at a press conference in Baltimore City Hall's rotunda on Aug. 29 laid out his plans for managing the money won from pharmaceutical companies as part of ongoing opioid litigation.
Hilton workers prepare for strike after failing to reach deal with city-owned hotel
After voting to authorize a strike earlier this month, union hotel workers and Hilton had their final negotiations before their contract's expiration on Aug. 29.
Roughly 200 unionized workers at the Hilton participated in a vote on Aug. 9, deciding not to extend their contract with the city-owned hotel.
Letters: Giant Food grocery curfew unfairly blames youths for crime
Grocery stores targeting youths with curfews sends the harmful and inaccurate message that young people are primarily responsible for crime and shoplifting, says Hannah Stommel, a Zubrow fellow at the Juvenile Law Center.
Two Giant grocery stores in Baltimore are implementing a youth supervision policy to combat what the company calls a recent rise in theft.
Near-universal pre-K is on the horizon in Maryland. Baltimore knows the challenges.
Free pre-K is on the table for every 4-year-old in Baltimore City.
Students in Berol Dewdney’s prekindergarten class hold baby dolls as part of a routine conclusion to their class at Commodore John Rodgers Elementary School.
What to do this Labor Day weekend, from a comedy festival to Skate Day
Whether you want to see Boosie Badazz and Webbie, visit the Maryland Renaissance Festival or learn about Baltimore’s skating culture, we’ve got you covered.
Baltimore Museum of Industry is hosting a Skate Day, where all ages are welcome, at its weekly farmers market on Saturday.
City shutting down East Baltimore motorcycle club that was torched after deadly shootout
Police confirmed the fire last week at the East Baltimore motorcycle club was arson.
A neighborhood motorcycle club went up in flames on Wednesday night. The aftermath is pictured on Aug. 22, 2024. The club has been a focus of law enforcement after a mass shooting occurred in front of the premises on Sunday, where one person was killed.
Housing vouchers help most when counselors are on hand, report says
Sometimes referred to as housing navigators or counselors, they take on a range of tasks, including providing hands-on support to households as they browse housing options and make contact with landlords.
High-quality counseling is key to helping voucher households move to high-opportunity locations.
The kids are back in school. Thank goodness.
The end of summer means kids are back in school and the end of being with your kids 24/7. Ring those school bells!
As students head back to school for the first week, it’s a relief for parents, as it the break they need from their kids.
Baltimore region needs strategy, workers as it seeks federal money for Tech Hub
The Greater Baltimore Tech Hub Consortium was one of 31 communities across the country to receive the federal designation last year as a “Tech Hub.”
President Joe Biden listens as Mark Anthony Thomas, President and CEO of the Greater Baltimore Committee, speaks during an event on the economy. The Greater Baltimore Tech Hub Consortium was one of 31 communities across the country to receive the federal designation last year as a “Tech Hub.”
Propane distribution company sues Dali owners over alleged losses from Key Bridge collapse
A Baltimore propane distribution company is suing the owners of the cargo ship Dali for economic losses suffered from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.
Wreckage from the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge is seen in front of the Baltimore skyline from a boat in the Patapsco River on April 25, 2024.
Maryland ice cream factory behind U.S. listeria recall files for bankruptcy
Owings Mills ice cream manufacturer Totally Cool filed for bankruptcy and laid off nearly all its workers after shutting down its plant following a listeria outbreak.
Maryland has the second highest number of cases of Listeria, a bacterial infection that can cause flu-like symptoms, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday.
He had ‘a tough message’ for Baltimore’s school board. The meeting ended abruptly.
The school board “was made aware of a potentially unsafe situation in the boardroom,” according to a statement from the school system.
The exterior of the Baltimore City Schools administrative headquarters on North Avenue.
Baltimore declares code red as heat index could reach 109 degrees Wednesday
Dangerously high temperatures are forecast for the region Wednesday, and some Baltimore schools are set to close early.
A man in silhouette adjusts his hat while running away from the camera. The Mildred Belle buyboat in the foreground frames the runner.
Sinai Hospital’s effort to train more doctors gets a multimillion-dollar boost
The Baltimore hospital will use a $10 million gift to help pay tuition for medical students training there.
Students training at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore will have some of their tuition covered, thanks to a philanthropic gift. The hospital is encouraging them to train to become primary care doctors and practice in the city.
The city wants to build a trail to link 2 West Baltimore parks. No one seems happy with the plan.
A proposal to link The Greenway Trails Network between Druid Hill and Leakin parks has left some trail advocates scratching their heads.
A close up photo of a bicycle symbol in a red-painted lane of a two lane roadway. Cars are parked along the road in the distance.
Hey wait, where are all of Baltimore’s jellyfish?
The extra rainy start to Maryland’s summer saw makes it likely Baltimore will have a year without a jellyfish invasion, experts said.
Atlantic bay nettles, Chrysaora chesapeakei, in the Jellies Invasion exhibit at the National Aquarium. The nettles are cultured at the aquarium, meaning they can stay on exhibit year-round, despite a short life span.
The Dish: Heritage Smokehouse is on the verge of closing. Can customers save it?
Heritage Smokehouse has not made any money in three years between rising beef prices and rough sales, said owner George Marsh.
"I don't think any chef wants to be giving an ultimatum for getting people in the door," said George Marsh, the owner of Heritage Smokehouse.
After federal prosecutors rest, ex-Gilman School teacher could testify in sex abuse trial
"Your honor," Chris Bendann told U.S. Senior District Judge James K. Bredar on Tuesday as court adjourned for the day, "I've been advised to let you know I'll sleep on it."
Exterior of Gilman School, an all-boys independent school in the Roland Park neighborhood of Baltimore, Maryland.
Baltimore DPW may cancel trash pickup due to extreme heat conditions
The Department of Public Works possible suspension of service comes as Baltimore’s health department declared a Code Red Extreme Heat warning Tuesday.
Trash collection in Baltimore is expected to be canceled Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, due to extreme high heat, according to the city’s public works agency.
Inside the Dugout: Quantifying the pain of this Orioles season
Plus, what’s next for Trevor Rogers.
Baltimore Orioles' Ryan Mountcastle (6) reacts after striking out during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
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