Reflections on covering O.J. Simpson’s murder trial as a photographer for the Los Angeles Times
Kirk McKoy covered the O.J. Simpson murder trial as a young news photographer and remembers how it affected his view of the world — and whether his football idol was innocent or not. He also shares photos he took at the time.
O.J. Simpson walks out of courthouse after the verdicts concerning his civil trial were read.
Letters: Hispanic community can spark comeback from Key Bridge collapse
Hispanic business and community leaders and workers have a crucial role to play as the Baltimore region works to recover from the economic impact of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, a member of the Metro Baltimore Hispanic Contractors Association says.
Workers are seen in the beginning stages of dismantling the steel from the frame of the collapsed Key Bridge on April 4, 2024.
For sale: 3 Baltimore houses with amazing outdoor spaces
Here are three real estate listings in Baltimore with amazing outdoor spaces, including lush gardens, private courtyards and a rooftop with city views.
Orioles meet high expectations with low energy in 11-1 loss to Brewers
Baltimore suffers its first loss of the season in a game interrupted by an on-field argument between Orioles catcher James McCann and Brewers shortstop Willy Adames.
Umpires take control over the players as members of the Orioles and Brewers argue during the sixth inning Friday night at Camden Yards.
Pariah Brewing shut down and evicted after 2 years in Hampden
Pariah marks just the latest in a series of Maryland breweries and beer makers to shut their doors.
The Hampden-area brewery announced it was closing, marking another blow to the area’s craft brewing scene.
Wendy Bozel
Learn about Wendy Bozel, Democratic candidate in the Baltimore mayoral race.
How city voters view elected leaders’ responses to the Key Bridge collapse
Gov. Wes Moore and Mayor Brandon Scott earned high marks from city voters for their response to the Key Bridge collapse, according to a new poll by Goucher College in partnership with The Baltimore Banner.
Gov. Wes Moore and President Joe Biden walk out for a press conference about the Key Bridge collapse at the Maryland Transportation Authority Police Headquarters in Dundalk on Friday, April 5, 2024.
Victim’s attorney questions safety features at site of deadly I-695 crash, calls it preventable
New details from the NTSB’s investigation of the March 2023 crash reveal that a safety truck was “parked and unattended.” The attorney for one victim said that had it been properly positioned, it might have prevented that crash that killed six workers in the median work zone.
Overhead footage of crash on I-695 that killed six highway workers.
Wendell Hill-Freeman
Learn about Wendell Hill-Freeman, Democratic candidate in the Baltimore mayoral race.
Wendell Hill-Freeman
Donald E. Scoggins
Learn about Donald E. Scoggins, Republican candidate in the Baltimore mayoral race.
Donald E. Scoggins
Michael Moore
Learn about Michael Moore, Republican candidate in the Baltimore mayoral race.
Michael Moore
Bob Wallace
Learn about Bob Wallace, Democratic candidate in the Baltimore mayoral race.
Here’s what the mayoral candidates think about bike lanes, the Red Line and bus routes
The top four mayoral candidates for next month’s Democratic primary sparred on transportation questions at a policy forum hosted by The Real News Network in conjunction with multiple advocacy organizations.
Five people sit on a stage in front of a crowd in a dark room with a projector screen behind them that reads "Mayoral Transportation Forum."
Kevin P. Harris
Learn about Kevin P. Harris, Democratic candidate in the Baltimore mayoral race.
Kevin P. Harris
Shannon Wright
Learn about Shannon Wright, Republican candidate in the Baltimore mayoral race.
Shannon Wright
Shannon Sneed
Learn about Shannon Sneed, Democratic candidate in the Baltimore City Council President's race.
Tom Perez speaks alongside Shannon Sneed during a primary election night event at Tommy Joe's on July 19, 2022 in Bethesda, Maryland. Perez, the former U.S. Labor Secretary under President Barack Obama and a former Democratic National Committee chairman, is running for governor.
Zeke Cohen
Learn more about Zeke Cohen, Democratic candidate in the Baltimore City Council President race.
Baltimore City Councilman Zeke Cohen addresses the audience during his campaign announcement to run for City Council President, Sunday, March 19, 2023, in Baltimore.
Thiru Vignarajah
Learn about Thiru Vignarajah, Democratic candidate in the Baltimore mayoral race.
Commentary: Port of Baltimore well positioned to bounce back from Key Bridge loss
While the immediate economic impact of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse has been severe for the Port of Baltimore, the port and the Baltimore region has the opportunity to largely avert long-term economic harm, says Adam Scavette, a regional economist at the Baltimore branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond.
Response crews began removing shipping containers using a floating crane barge at the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge on April 7, 2024. The Unified Command is continuing efforts in support of removing the M/V Dali, which is required to fully reopen the Fort McHenry Channel.
The race for City Council’s top spot is basically a three-way tie
With about a month to go before primary day, Councilman Zeke Cohen leads the incumbent Nick Mosby by just four points, according to the poll — reflecting a tighter margin now that a third candidate, Shannon Sneed, jumped into the field.
Baltimore City Council President Nick Mosby and his competitors in the race, Shannon Sneed and Zeke Cohen.
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