Maryland Capitol Police tased a minor, but are saying little about what happened
Citing laws shielding investigations involving minors, a state agency has declined to provide many details about an incident at State Center earlier this month.
The State Center office complex in Baltimore has long been slated for redevelopment.
Angel Reese is carrying her Baltimore pride through the NCAA Tournament
She is the nucleus of an LSU program that is a No. 3 seed in the NCAA Tournament and is gearing up to face No. 2 Utah in the Sweet 16 on Friday.
GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA - MARCH 04: Angel Reese #10 of the LSU Lady Tigers cheers from the bench with her team against the Tennessee Lady Vols in the second quarter during the semifinals of the SEC Women's Basketball Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena on March 04, 2023 in Greenville, South Carolina.
Orioles name Kyle Gibson opening day starter
Gibson pitched on opening day for the Rangers in 2021 — and didn’t make it out of the first inning. But he rebounded to have an 0.82 ERA over the next fives starts.
Kyle Gibson (48) poses for a portrait during Photo Day at Ed Smith Stadium in Sarasota on 2/23/23. The Baltimore Orioles’ Spring Training session runs from mid-February through the end of March.
Commentary: Baltimore poised for breakthrough with tech startups
Baltimore entrepreneurs are well-positioned for a breakthrough on tech startups, despite challenges nationwide from events such as the SVB crisis, says Jamie McDonald, chief executive officer of UpSurge, which is focused on making Baltimore the country’s first "equitech city."
Jamie McDonald is chief executive officer of UpSurge, an ecosystem builder focused on making Baltimore the country’s first equitech city.
As Maryland advances bill to fund gender-affirming care, LGBTQ advocates stress it will save lives
The Trans Health Equity Act, which appears headed for final passage, would require Maryland Medicaid to cover gender-affirming care and procedures for transgender patients.
Supporters of trans health bills speak in front of Maryland State House on Feb. 14, 2023 in Annapolis, Maryland.
City ethics board declines to name donors to Mosby legal defense fund
The Baltimore City ethics board would not reveal the names of the more than 130 donors who contributed to a legal defense fund for political power couple Nick and Marilyn Mosby.
Nick and Marilyn Mosby walk into a federal courthouse for a hearing.
Phillips Seafood chef saved driver from Inner Harbor — on his day off
A witness saw a young man, later identified as Phillips Seafood sous chef Tom Walsh, jump into the water to save the driver.
A car submerged in the water of the Inner Harbor.
Man killed, 5 injured, including teen in West Baltimore mass shooting
A man died and five people, including a teenager, were injured in a mass shooting overnight in West Baltimore, police said.
Police tape seen at the intersection of Pennsylvania Ave and Lauren Street.
Black women from Baltimore played a major role in the civil rights movement. Their stories are not well-known.
The Baltimore Museum of Industry is offering a free virtual program on March 28 that looks at the Black women who desegregated a number of industries in Baltimore during the civil rights movement. The discussion is part of the museum’s efforts to honor Women’s History Month, which ends March 31.
The Baltimore Museum of Industry is offering Women of the Movement, a free virtual program, on March 28, 2023.
What does climate change mean for Baltimore?
Imagine the climate of the Deep South dropped over the mid-Atlantic.
A map shows what cities Baltimore's climate might be comparable to in the near future based on different climate models. The map shows the continental U.S. with many lines leading from Baltimore to areas in the Deep South
Why the Lamar Jackson-Ravens contract stalemate sparks emotional reactions
“In a city like Baltimore, a blue-collar city of the disenfranchised and downtrodden, not only does Lamar represent that struggle of having to do more with less, but he looks like us, talks like us, dresses like us,” Aaron Maybin said. “He validates our kids’ existence.”
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 25: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens celebrates with fans after his team's 37-26 win over the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on September 25, 2022 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.
How memories of East Baltimore’s Lumbee ‘reservation’ live on in Slim’s bench
The bench became particularly special after upward mobility, a city-backed revitalization effort, and gentrification in the ’70s began transforming the neighborhood, which had grown into the heart of Baltimore’s Native American community, mostly populated by Lumbee.
Generations enjoy Slim's bench.
City Council mulls ‘day laborer’ fix to Baltimore’s workforce woes
Like other kinds of work in the gig economy, such a program could help address city agencies’ severe staffing needs while connecting people with jobs that could last as long as a day, a week or a month.
The exterior of Baltimore City Hall as seen on Monday, Feb. 13, 2023.
Maryland AG, others pen letter to Kia and Hyundai manufacturers to protect cars from theft trend
Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown is one of nearly two dozen attorneys general across the country demanding leadership at Kia and Hyundai take action against what they are calling a crisis of car thefts.
A police line do not cross tape blocks a pathway near Penn Station.
In state prisons and Baltimore jails, trans people choose between harassment or confinement
Trans prisoners in Maryland facilities can spend entire days locked in cells and without programming or other ways to occupy their time, an environment the United Nations compared to torture.
Illustration of two sets of prison bars and door to solitary cell overlapped by silhouette of trans woman with a ponytail.
Council committee approves former Cab Calloway home and Baltimore’s oldest firehouse as historic landmarks
City council voted Tuesday afternoon on the status of making the Reed Calloway house and Engine Company 14 Firehouse, both located in West Baltimore, historical landmarks.
The Economic and Community Development Committee of the City Council held a hearing on legislation designation for two Baltimore City Landmarks. The hearing addressed one of the childhood homes of Cab Calloway, the Reed Calloway House, as well as the Engine 14 firehouse.
Baltimore area baseball games to watch
Here are 10 entertaining games that should highlight another exciting spring on the diamond
Chesapeake-Anne Arundel will look to defend its Class 3A state baseball championship this spring. The Cougars will have to navigate a tough Anne Arundel County league schedule including a match with defending league champ Severna Park late in the regular season.
Manslaughter charges added in fatal North Avenue crash, building collapse
Shawn Lee Brunson now faces charges of gross negligent vehicular manslaughter, criminally negligent vehicular manslaughter, theft of property valued between $1,500 and $25,000 and driving without a license.
A building at the corner of E. North Avenue and N. Wolfe Street collapses after it's hit by stolen car that crashed into another car. The driver of the stolen vehicle hit a pedestrian, Alfred Fincher, before crashing into the building. Fincher was pronounced dead at the scene.
Amtrak rolls out extra-low ‘Night Owl’ fares for Baltimore and beyond
Passengers on the Northeast Regional and select routes can get fares as low as $15 for New York to BWI, or $5 from Baltimore to Philadelphia.
A silver and blue Amtrak train emerges from a tunnel. In the background trees and a small piece of the Baltimore skyline are visible.
Baltimore area boys lacrosse players to watch
These 10 stars are the head of the class of another talented class in the metro region
Spencer Ford totaled 30 goals and 33 assists as a sophomore for Boys' Latin lacrosse last spring. The junior attack is already committed to the University of Maryland.
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