Franklin High School mourns the death of 16-year-old football player
The teen died during practice in Reisterstown after experiencing a medical emergency.
The football stadium at Franklin High School in Reisterstown, MD is seen on August 16, 2024.
Trial of ex-Gilman teacher tests court’s handling of child sexual abuse images
Chris Bendann, a former teacher at the Gilman School, is set to stand trial on Wednesday in U.S. District Court in Baltimore on charges of sexual exploitation of a child, possession of child pornography and cyberstalking.
A lamppost outside the Gilman School holds banner's with the institution's name and values on them on March 16, 2023.
What’s the right council size? Baltimore and Baltimore County voters will decide
Voters in Baltimore and Baltimore County will face a similar question at the polls this fall: in these two much-changed jurisdictions, is it time to reshape the legislative bodies that govern them — and how do you ensure they remain representative of residents?
The Baltimore City Council and Baltimore County Council (seen in file photos above and below, respectively) both have ballot questions this election season about resizing the councils.
Baltimore assistant sheriff arrested for alleged DUI in Ocean City
Nicholas Bendy was arrested allegedly for driving under the influence after an Ocean City police officer saw him speeding and changing lanes.
Laura Schweigman, known for her work on ‘The Wire’ and ‘Treme,’ dies at 44
“She had a lot of charm, and she inspired a lot of loyalty," said "The Wire" creator David Simon about Laura Schweigman, who worked her way up from a TV writer's office assistant to producer positions.
Laura Schweigman takes a selfie.
The neighborhood just wanted a crosswalk. They found out Baltimore doesn’t make it easy.
It wasn’t supposed to be this complicated but it was. It would take about a year and a half to get a handful of plastic bollards installed, bolt a pedestrian sign into the road and some paint at an intersection, according to the people involved.
A yellow sign, warning cars about pedestrians, is shown in the middle of a roadway intersection. Cars and trees line the road and a couple of large skyscrapers are in the background.
Brat summer: The ultimate guide to Baltimore-area hot dogs and sausages
Food social media influencer Chris Franzoni recommends his top Baltimore-area spots for hot dogs, sausages and bratwursts to complete your Charli XCX-inspired, very brat summer.
Have a brat summer at Stuggy's.
Parents hated it, so a popular Hampden playground is getting (another) makeover
Roosevelt Park in Hampden got a new playground this summer — and it’s about to get even more new equipment, according to city recreation and parks officials.
The new playground at Roosevelt Park looks sleek and impressive. But some local parents are upset and say it excludes too many children because it is too challenging.
As Ravens and Orioles games collide Saturday, MTA light rail struggles continue
In a back and forth on X on Thursday, Maryland Transit Administrator Holly Arnold told Baltimore sports fans frustrated with lagging game-day light rail service that only about 20 trains were available to run on any given day.
The north-south light rail is mired in problems from botched rehabilitation work that has taken more than a decade to complete.
What is parvovirus? Johns Hopkins doctor explains why it’s a concern.
Symptoms are typically mild and mirror those of a cold or influenza but also include a facial rash on the cheek.
Johns Hopkins’ Bayview Medical Center.
Forget boring vanilla. Try these weird ice cream flavors.
Ice cream shops don't offer just run-of-the-mill flavors anymore. We tried some of the weirdest ones out there.
A Charmery waffle cone stuffed with the flavor "Golden" is puffed wheat cereal and caramelized honey.
For sale: 3 Baltimore condos and co-ops under $250K
Franklin High student who died was 16-year-old football player
Leslie Noble, 16, started on the varsity team during his freshman year in 2022.
The football stadium at Franklin High School in Reisterstown, MD is seen on August 16, 2024.
What to do this weekend, from a monster truck show to a dog-friendly happy hour
Whether you want to visit a dog-friendly happy hour or see some loud monster trucks, we’ve got you covered.
The Renegade Monster Truck Tour comes to the Anne Arundel County Fairgrounds this weekend, July 14-16.
Maryland guide to negotiating as real estate rules change
Here’s what Marylanders need to know about the changes to the real estate industry tied to a settlement agreement with the National Association of Realtors.
Here’s what Marylanders need to know about the changes to the real estate industry tied to a settlement agreement with the National Association of Realtors.
Baltimore reaches 3rd settlement in opioid lawsuit, bringing total to $243M
Ohio-based pharmaceutical company Cardinal Health has been the third-largest distributor of opioids in Baltimore, according to the mayor’s office
Members of the BRIDGES Coalition hold a demonstration in front of City Hall in Baltimore in July.
Following worker’s death, Baltimore hires firm to review DPW safety
City officials said they are committed to publicly sharing the results of the workplace review.
Mayor Brandon Scott said Baltimore's overdose prevention programs served large numbers of older Black
people because they were among the most vulnerable.
‘Lady in the Lake’ recap: It was all a dream
Follow along as we recap the Apple TV+ series “Lady in the Lake,” based on the book by Laura Lippman and starring Natalie Portman and Baltimore native Moses Ingram.
A hallucinatory scene in “Lady in the Lake” takes place in Baltimore's George Peabody Library at the Peabody Institute.
Letters: Baltimore County Councilman Izzy Patoka’s top chicken box
Izzy Patoka, the chair of the Baltimore County Council, has a special fondness for Bangin’ Fish and Chicken on Liberty Road in Randallstown.
A chicken box from The Spot, located on St. Paul Street in Baltimore. Baltimore County Council Chair Izzy Patoka says Bangin’ Fish and Chicken on Liberty Road in Randallstown gets his highest recommendation.
‘My jaw dropped’: Behind the scenes of Mayor Scott’s surprise wedding
From a caterer's shock to a stealth outfit change, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott and his wife, Hana Pugh, pulled off the surprise wedding of the year.
Hana Pugh and Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said "I do" at Walther Gardens in a surprise wedding.
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