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Ostrowski, Baltimore’s last remaining sausage king, isn’t done yet
At 71, Victor Ostrowski Jr. is the last Ostrowski sausage-maker standing. Through industry changes and family feuds, he shows no signs of stopping.
At 71, Victor Ostrowski Jr. is the last Ostrowski sausage-maker standing. Through industry changes and family feuds, he shows no signs of stopping.
Big Crunch Amplifier Service & Design repairs the ‘sound of rock ’n’ roll’
Big Crunch Amplifier Service & Design started in 2008 and is located on East Biddle Street in Johnston Square.
Big Crunch Amplifier Service & Design services and designs tube amplifiers for guitars in Baltimore, MD. Owner Brooks Harlan works on customer projects on September 23, 2025.
Little Italy ‘anchor’ restaurant up for sale after 42 years
Dalesio’s of Little Italy is seeking $1.95 million for its liquor license and building, which is in turnkey restaurant condition.
The 42-year-old Dalesio's of Little Italy restaurant is being put up for sale.
Alleged leader of cultlike ‘Zizian’ group pleads not guilty to federal gun charge
Ziz LaSota gave meandering answers at her initial appearance and arraignment in U.S. District Court related to a Western Maryland gun arrest, which ended what had been a cross-country search.
Jack ‘Ziz’ LaSota, the apparent leader of the Zizians, a cult-like group tied to at least six deaths, was arrested Sunday evening in western Maryland. LaSota, who uses she/her pronouns, is being held in the Allegany County jail.
Too many kids skip pre-K. Baltimore hopes $500,000 will change that.
Vacant Baltimore City properties could soon be repurposed for child care.
At a press conference at Arundel Elementary School in Baltimore, Mayor Brandon Scott said the city will be putting $500,000 in the hands of the Fund for Educational Excellence to eventually get more city kids into high-quality preschool programs. Right now, about 1,000 Baltimore kids enter kindergarten with no prior classroom experience, Scott said.
State Sen. Dalya Attar, others plead not guilty in blackmail case
Monday was first time the three defendants appeared in court together since indictment last month.
Maryland State Sen. Dalya Attar, in a hooded coat and sunglasses, leaves the Edward A. Garmatz Courthouse after pleading not guilty in federal court to extortion and conspiracy charges.
Woman dies days after driving car into Inner Harbor despite signs of recovery
Danielle Younger, the 52-year-old woman who drove her car into the harbor last Tuesday, has died, officials said.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2025 - Crews work to retrieve a car from the Inner Harbor on Tuesday evening after more than a dozen Baltimore fire trucks and police cars lined the area near the Pier 5 Hotel as a vehicle plunged into the water.
Childs Walker: For the Ravens, the winning continues and so do the questions
Who knew first place could feel like such an incomplete achievement?
Ravens wide receiver Devontez Walker signals for a first down after making a catch in the fourth quarter.
Not sure what ‘6-7’ means? That’s the point.
If you’ve spent any time around kids in the past year, you've probably heard them shout "6-7!" for no reason. Don't try to figure out why they're doing it.
Thanksgiving week forecast: Wet weather possible Tuesday, then colder Thursday
Rain on Tuesday could impact holiday travel ahead of Thanksgiving.
A chance of rain is forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, which could affect Thanksgiving travel.
Haussner’s 850-pound ball of string has sold. You’ll never believe who the new owner is
A stringy piece of Baltimore history is headed to America’s hall of fame for bizarre items.
The ball of string was made by staff at Haussner’s restaurant, which closed in 1999. The ball heads to auction Nov. 22.
The Dish: Chop Chop wants to keep Baltimore’s knives — and cooks — sharp
Home cooks and chefs alike will soon be able to hone their tools at Chop Chop, a new knife shop in Hampden.
Ozzie Mendoza, co-owner of Chop Chop in Hampden. An offshoot of D.C.’s District Cutlery, the business offers knife sharpening services using traditional Japanese methods. The business is at 828 W. 36th Street in Hampden.
‘We’re heartbroken’: Patterson Park ice rink closure hits at-risk youth hockey teams
Baltimore officials announced they will close the Mimi DiPietro Family Skating Center in Patterson Park over concerns about its structural integrity.
Baltimore officials announced they will close the Mimi DiPietro Family Skating Center in Patterson Park over concerns about its structural integrity.
Andrew Indorf’s 4th TD in final minute lifts Towson past Campbell 35-31
Indorf went 16-for-26 for 196 yards, and the Tigers (6-6, 4-4 CAA) needed all of it after falling behind 31-21 early in the fourth.
Vangates catches TD, scores another on return in N.C. Central’s 33-14 win over Morgan State
Raymond Moore III accounted for both scores for Morgan State (4-8, 1-4 Mid-Eastern), throwing a 30-yard touchdown pass to Justin Perry and keeping another on the ground.
Fort McHenry reopens after cannonball discovered by excavators is removed by bomb squads
The gates of Fort McHenry National Monument reopened on Saturday after bomb squads safely removed a cannonball that was unearthed on Friday.
Baltimore Police block the road at East Fort Avenue leading to Fort McHenry on Friday, after sending its bomb squad as a safety measure after crews dug up an old explosive device.
3 decades after Linda Lester’s death, her estranged husband fights charges with family support
New DNA tests prompted charges against Donald Lester in the 1994 killing of Linda Lester, his estranged wife.
Linda Lester.
Fort McHenry shuts down after crews unearth cannonball; bomb squad works to neutralize device
Fort McHenry National Monument was shut down Friday after renovation crews unearthed a cannonball.
Baltimore Police block the road at East Fort Avenue leading to Fort McHenry on Friday, after sending its bomb squad as a safety measure after crews dug up an old explosive device.
Bobcat captured on camera for the first time in Harford County
The Susquehannock Wildlife Society was able to confirm the first sighting of a bobcat in Harford County, a good sign for the area's habitat health.
A still from trail camera footage from September in northern Harford County shows the first bobcat caught on camera in the area.
Jon Meoli: What does Taylor Ward have to do with the Orioles’ Mountcastle decision? More than you think.
Some performance and playing time trends suggest the Orioles could be ready to move on from Mountcastle and hand first base to Coby Mayo.
Ryan Mountcastle, who hit a career-high 33 home runs in 2021, had seven in 332 at-bats in 2025.
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