Public employee union backs Scott for mayor, Cohen for City Council president
Mayor Brandon Scott and Zeke Cohen were endorsed by AFSCME Maryland Council 3, the state’s second-largest union.
American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees, AFSCME, announced their picks for Mayor Brandon Scott, Councilman Zeke Cohen and Comptroller Bill Henry at the campaign season's largest union endorsement on March 21, 2024.
Jon Meoli: The Orioles’ offseason additions were exactly what they needed. Will they be enough?
The team acquired a No. 1 starter in a splashy trade and a fill-in closer with a major free agent signing.
The Orioles acquired Corbin Burnes, who will start opening day, in their biggest trade during the tenure of general manager Mike Elias.
Letters: Bar association applauds passage of bill to protect judges
The killing of a Maryland judge and a rise in threats against the state’s judges necessitated the passage of legislation to better protect them, the president and president-elect of the Maryland State Bar Association say.
(L) Jason A. DeLoach is president of the Maryland State Bar Association, and Raphael Santini is the association’s president-elect.
What to do this weekend, from feeding aquarium animals to a mobile hockey museum
Whether you want to see country singer Cody Johnson, learn about hockey or go on an early-morning aquarium tour, we’ve got you covered.
A family visits the National Aquarium in Baltimore.
Baltimore leaders try to stave off cuts to road maintenance funds
Proposed changes to the state's distribution of highway user revenue would have an outsized impact on Baltimore City.
An orange roadwork sign that reads "road closed" blocks off a section of an intersection. A green road side that says "Calvert St" hangs next to a red stop light. There are some orange roadwork barrels and white traffic barriers.
Baltimore principals are being threatened, punched and stalked — by parents
“I have never seen it this bad,” one principal said about the rising number of parents showing up at school ready to fight on behalf of their children.
From left, Tammatha Woodhouse, Principal of Renaissance Academy, and Jacque Hayden, Instructional Leadership Executive Director at Baltimore City Public Schools, stand in the hallway at Renaissance Academy on Friday, March 8, 2024 in Baltimore, MD.
Fire causes traffic on I-83 to grind to halt during rush hour Wednesday
Remnants of a brush fire in Baltimore County halted motorists on the I-83 highway.
Traffic ground to a halt on Interstate 83 North on March 20, 2024, because of a brush fire.
MedStar, JHU disagree on use of South Baltimore medical waste incinerator
While Hopkins officials committed to taking immediate steps to phase out their reliance on the incinerator, an environmental representative from the largest hospital systems in Maryland, MedStar Health, told the council that they believe operators of the incinerator have responded appropriately to recent violations.
The exterior of Curtis Bay Energy on Tuesday, October 17.
A fire near M&T Bank Stadium in downtown Baltimore coated area in smoke Wednesday
Firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire at a warehouse in downtown Wednesday afternoon, according to the Baltimore City Fire Department.
Firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire at a warehouse in downtown Wednesday afternoon, according to the Baltimore City Fire Department.
Angel Reese named to AP All-America 2nd team
The former St. Frances Academy star was the Southeastern Conference Player of the Year after becoming the first woman in 34 years to lead the SEC in scoring and rebounding in consecutive seasons.
LSU Tigers forward and Baltimore native Angel Reese (10) cheers on teammates during the fourth quarter against the Coppin State Eagles in Baltimore, Md. on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023.
Survivors of clergy sex abuse ask for time to speak in Archdiocese of Baltimore bankruptcy case
In court documents filed on Wednesday, Blake Roth, an attorney for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, wrote that it endorsed the request and stated that Archbishop William Lori will “personally attend on both occasions to hear directly from the survivors.”
Survivors of clergy sexual abuse are asking U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Michelle M. Harner to set aside time to speak during two upcoming hearings in the Archdiocese of Baltimore bankruptcy case.
Commentary: Unpaid water bills could again cost Baltimoreans their homes
Legislation would put renters at risk by removing safeguards that protect non-owner-occupied properties from city tax sale foreclosures for unpaid water debt, an economic justice advocate and a public water advocate say.
Photo collage of water meter cut in half by warning message that says "Pardon our Progress."
Druid Hill Park is getting a makeover. Here’s a timeline for all the upgrades.
A water project, road changes and recreation on the lake are all planned for the park in the next few years.
A rendering created as part of The Druid Lake Vision Plan includes new amenities which compliment recreational water access.
The Dish: Do you think his food is ugly? This Baltimore chef doesn’t care.
Le Comptoir du Vin chef Will Mester bucks the food porn trend, unapologetically posting unflattering photos of European-inspired cuisine. It's all for good reason.
The pig head toast with dandelion greens at Le Comptoir du Vin. The Station North restaurant serves a menu designed to challenge, not pander.
Baltimore courts added a room for breastfeeding moms. That made jury duty harder.
New mothers face a lot of challenges, and in Baltimore one of them is serving jury duty.
Photo collage shows close up of woman’s face in profile, her eyes look right. On right side of collage are a breast pump and baby bottle with a jury box seats in the background.
Plan for the state to take over Pimlico Race Course gets first review in Annapolis
If the deal is approved, the nonprofit that will operate racing will adopt the name of the Maryland Jockey Club, the organization that’s been associated with thoroughbred racing in the state since the 1700s.
Horses take off from the starting gate at the beginning of the 148th running of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on May 20, 2023.
Dunkin’ drive-thru approved in Roland Park despite community opposition
Supporters of the new Dunkin' location in Roland Park say the model will actually reduce traffic in the area.
The future site of a Dunkin' with a drive-thru in Roland Park.
An early surprise: Cherry blossom blooms have arrived in Baltimore
Here’s where you can find cherry trees in Baltimore this spring.
Several blooming cherry blossoms are visible along the water at Fort McHenry in Baltimore.
Baltimore wants to sell $1 vacants. Don’t expect the ’70s Dollar House program.
The fixed-price proposal, which is expected to get a vote before Baltimore’s mayor-controlled spending board on Wednesday, would lock in low prices for a subset of city-owned vacant properties — some at just $1.
7/12/22—Vacant homes sit along W. North Ave.
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gives $2M awards to Baltimore nonprofits
MacKenzie Scott’s latest round giving went to several Baltimore organizations, including Marian House and Wide Angle Youth Media.
Marian House, a Baltimore charity founded in 1982, provides transitional housing for women.
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