Parkville basketball makes championship game breakthrough
No. 5 Knights stop Gaithersburg to advance to 4A state boys final; Smith and Legree lead way
Parkville's Caron Smith heads up to the basket as Gaithersburg's Hayden Roberts defends during Wednesday's Class 4A state boys basketball semifinal. Smith finished with 21 points as the No. 5 Knights advanced to Saturday's state final  with a 71-58 victory in Prince George's County.
Former Laurel police chief convicted of 8 counts of attempted murder in string of fires
David Crawford was convicted of eight counts of attempted first-degree murder and two counts of arson. The verdict followed a six-day trial.
A man in a dark suit stand at a lectern in front of the Howard County courthouse. On his right is a man in a gray suit and on his left is a woman in navy suit.
Retired florist’s loss sprouts newfound dedication to get a diploma
Over 50 years have passed since she was last in school as a teenager. But now school is back in session for a 73–year-old who is enrolled in a Baltimore City Community College program to get her diploma.
Geraldine Scott (73), motivated by the sudden loss of her sister, went back to school to earn her diploma in Baltimore, Md. on February 14, 2023.
Edmondson and Lake Clifton make a Class 1A state championship date
Longtime Baltimore City rivals will square off on Saturday at Xfinity Center with a state title on the line
Edmondson coach Darnell Dantzler speaks to his team during their Class 1A state final victory on Wednesday. The Red Storm will face their Baltimore City rival Lake Clifton in the state championship game.
Baltimore-themed Disney World or green space? 100 readers reimagine Harborplace
What do you envision for the redevelopment of Harborplace in the Inner Harbor? After we received more than 100 submissions from readers about their ideas, we compiled their thoughts and spoke to a few of them about their vision of a brand new Harborplace.
Developer David Bramble leads the project rebuilding Harbor Place in the Inner Harbor, Baltimore, Md., on November 18, 2022.
How Maryland’s top schools official is tackling poverty and the teacher shortage
Maryland’s State School Superintendent Mohammed Choudhury has become an activist in his new role, pushing legislation in a way that prior superintendents haven’t.
Mohammed Choudhury, state school superintendent, during a state school board meeting on February 28, 2023.
Cheryl Strayed on Center Stage’s ‘Tiny Beautiful Things’ and the importance of good advice
“Wild” author Strayed, whose “Dear Sugar” advice column inspired the play, discusses her work lending her life to stage and screen.
Cheryl Strayed wrote the book "Tiny Beautiful things"
Something in the water? Black actresses with Maryland ties flourish in television and film
Moses Ingram is part of a contingent of Black Maryland women dominating TV and film roles.
Jada Pickett Smith, Moses Ingram, Isis King and Mo'Nique all hail from Baltimore.
D.C. who? Baltimore has its own historic cherry trees along the water.
Did you know Fort McHenry has two groves of cherry trees, identical to the ones in Washington, D.C.? Find out the best time to view them.
Several blooming cherry blossoms are visible along the water at Fort McHenry in Baltimore.
Commentary: Another student was fatally shot outside school. Make it stop.
After the fourth fatal shooting of a teenager on or near school grounds this school year, teacher Kerry Graham writes: “Our city must change. Children are dying. Unnecessarily. Violently. Often.”
Scenes from the aftermath of a shooting at a playground adjacent to Patterson High School on March 6, 2023.
Community advocates seek ways to slow gun violence among Baltimore youth
Community advocates are outraged over yet another teen who has been murdered in Baltimore.
Scenes from the aftermath of a shooting at a playground adjacent to Patterson High School on March 6, 2023.
Baltimore artist adds dog stick library to Hampden salt box
Baltimore-based artist Juliet Ames is known for her salt box art, and she took it a step further Tuesday by adding a new function that dogs are sure to love.
Baltimore-based artist Juliet Ames added a new function that dogs are sure to love.
City is taking show to 3A state boys basketball final
No. 3 Knights handle Aberdeen for championship shot and perfect season
City's Cam Horton goes up for a shot as Aberdeen's Artarus Brown (3) defends during the first half of Tuesday's Class 3A state boys basketball semifinals. Horton finished with 26 points as the No. 3 Knights defeated 14th-ranked Aberdeen to advance to Friday's state championship game at the University of Maryland.
Glen Burnie finds way to 4A state girls basketball final
With star Porter in foul trouble, No. 7 Gophers bounce Severna Park for first championship berth; Churchill ends Western's title reign
Glen Burnie’s Trinity Munford slips into the lane for a easy 2-points during Class 4A state girls basketball semifinals.  Glen Burnie High school won the game.
Howard and Poly set for rematch in state girls basketball tournament
No. 5 Lions roll past St. Charles in 3A semifinals; defending champ Engineers dominate Oxon Hill in second half
Andy StatesHoward's Meghan Yarnevich (25) defends as St. Charles' MIa Johnson attempts a shot during Tuesday's Class 3A state girls basketball semifinal. The fifth-ranked Lions advanced to the state final with a 67-31 victory at North Point in Charles County.
Pikesville bests Patterson Mill for shot at third straight 1A state girls basketball championship
No. 12 Forest Park unable to climb over Mountain Ridge without a shot clock
Jayda Mayles and Darielle Weems (5) combined for 23 points to lead No. 11 Pikesville past Patterson Mill, 44-31, in the Class 1A state girls basketball semifinals Tuesday night. The Panthers will go for their third straight state championship Saturday at Xfinity Center at the University of Maryland against Mountain Ridge, a first-time finalist from Allegany County.
The Dish: How veganism became one of Baltimore’s hottest restaurant trends
Maryland Vegan Restaurant Month shows how exponentially Baltimore’s plant-based options have grown in the last decade.
Barbacoa Tacos with oyster mushroom, avocado puree, pepita and pico de gallo, at Liora, the sister restaurant of Double Zero
Maryland Natural Resources Police halts hiring amid diversity concerns
The police agency, which is overwhelmingly white, is planning recruitment efforts to reach a broader swath of candidates.
The Maryland Natural Resources Police seek job applicants in an ad on their website.
Moore inaugural celebrations cost $4.3M, largely funded by big dollar donors
Less than half of the money raised by the Moore Miller Inaugural Committee came through individual ticket sales, with the rest coming from corporate and other donors.
Gov. Wes Moore, with his son, James, 11, speaks during his inaugural ball, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023, in Baltimore.
Pigtown’s third annual National Pig Day celebration
Photos from the third annual National Pig Day celebration in Pigtown/Washington Village.
Joe Carlson, operations manager of Charm City Books, reads a children’s book for the 3rd annual Pigtown celebration of National Pig Day in Swill Apothecafe, Washington Village, March 4, 2023.
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